Behind The Scenes on a Steam Locomotive [4K]

[@jasonbauer5488]

I will second that emotion. My father taught me about trains. He just got the word he's got cancer. I grew up just outside of the Baltimore and Ohio rail line. To see these massive machines still in operation is such an honor and a privilege. Especially to see the inner working parts😊. Thank you to the poster who put up this. I'm kind of in destress about my dad. But this will always make me remember him.

[@wouldbepilot3988]

Almost one hour of superb, high quality video, no spoken commentary and no background 'Muzak' - what a delight and treasure. A pleasure to watch from start to finish - thank you to all involved.

[@juddydonk6570]

Thank god there still exists passionate people who keep this stuff alive. Absolutely amazing. Thank you.

[@jeffmurphree2937]

I have great memories of this locomotive. We had our honeymoon in Durango. My wife loves horses so we stayed at a dude ranch where she could ride. I love trains, so naturally we rode the train to Silverton. I didn’t realize that she wore a white silk sweater. Well…. I was a kid in a candy shop and didn’t notice until too late. She was mad as hell. I also have a brass PSC O scale model of this engine. Truly a museum piece. Excellent detail! Great video! Thank you!

[@CRUZER1800]

What a beautifully done video. A wonderful day in the life of a great old engine and her crew. Outstanding scenery to be had at every turn.... I enjoyed every minute of the trip. I especially liked the descriptions and explanations of what the crew were doing and why.... a real plus for me. A huge Thank You to all of those who created this gem.... Russ

[@leecarlson9713]

Love the sound of the engine slowing down as it comes into Silverton!

[@sherrysaunders3758]

I could watch these trains and fall asleep in a heart beat. I love all of them . I’m happy we still have trains around. I’m 78 yrs old and grew up with them in West Virginia C and O Railroad!🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@F-Man]

Is there some way to nominate you for some sort of formal award for this video? This is seriously one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.

[@SteamInTheBlueRidge]

For real

[@PhillyRailFanatic]

For real! You knew when to shut up and let the steam locomotives do the talking!

[@dieterronsberg5970]

Phantastic footage, perfectly taken- steady cam, nice explanations, NO ANNOYING BACKGROUND MUSIC = great job!!!!

[@billduckworth6760]

I agree ! Background music in many cases is ANNOYING !

[@craftpaint1644]

In the 80s there'd have been a syntho Knight Rider cover 🙄

[@davidhowell1560]

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[@anitahahn798]

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[@pochosaltre1009]

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[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

What a great thing to watch for how it was in yesteryear. For I can not say more.

[@mastergunnerysgt1258]

Just remember that grad mom was slow but she was old. Love this vid to no end. Just remember the things of the past will enrich your life to no end. Old Master Gunnery SGT USMC. For I have 3 masters decrease's in this part of my life and it is the best thing since slice bread.

[@MrWmburr7]

I'm blown away at the amount of labor expended to keep these old locomotives functional. My mom and dad rode one of these trains about the time that Bill began working for the rail road. They couldn't stop talking about their experience. Now I know why!

[@DerekDtj]

We rode the train way back in 1972, and the ride is still as thrilling as ever. One of the finest videos yet that truly captures the magnificance of the route and the wonderful iron horses that still bring a tear to the eye of any true railfan. Congrats to Jeff Berrier for this breathtaking video, just a super job! All I can say now it a simple "WOW! "

[@pauljw7697]

There's nothing like the look & the smell of a steam locomotive that's still earning it's keep. This is a fantastic video that I just finished watching for the 3rd time. I've watched over 1,000 steam locomotive videos over the past 2+ years & this video is one of the finest. Put your headphones on, sit back & enjoy. Thank you for posting it for us!

[@bobpaulino4714]

It is as if they are living and breathing. Each one has its own unique 'personality'

[@johnbishop5316]

Its. Not it's. It is it's when it's short for it is. Not it's when it's possessive like its beautiful tone. It's sorted now isn't it?

[@84953]

You forgot the sounds!

[@TimothyMcAleeSrGeD]

@@johnbishop5316 NO NO-AT-ALL,NoK it is NOT sorted! There were NO comments using "its" before yours. So either YOU can't read, or YOU ARE PLUM BLIND! Now consider that his/her spell checker changed it. YOU othing butt a critic of the worst kind. Sit back, take 3 deep breaths & relax for life is short & Kbe happy & DONT BE ARROGANT! PLEASE.

[@BradfordGuy]

@@johnbishop5316 "It's" ok to correct someone's grammar or spelling, but be respectful, thoughtful and kind about it. Sometimes you can come off sounding like a total jerk; a grammar Nazi. Sometimes it may just be a simple unintentional typo - I've done it many times. Blessings!

[@davidglass1327]

I rode this in 1978 round trip on my birthday, an amazing trip. I vaguely remember steam engines in use on main line railroads in the Midwest before diesels took over.

[@santosh8471]

Oh wow.. That's so natural and full of fun. The engine looks so great..

[@eduberaldo]

Jeff, why did you stop making videos like these? Man!!! They are awesome!! Please, do some more! I’m telling you. This material is priceless!

[@prsearls]

I took my family on this trip years ago. It is a wonderful trip. The view from the locomotive cab is even better than from the coaches. This video really captures the essence of operating a steam locomotive. I like these narrow gauge engines since they really illustrate what mountain railroading was like. Imagine making this trip in a blinding snowstorm. Those were tough men back then.

[@gregsmith1719]

Excellent video! No talking, no banjos, only natural steam sounds and great photography! Keep it up!

[@Cuetzpallincihuatl]

Watching and watching while painting steam locomotives... Thank you ❤...

[@rusty383]

I am so Happy to see our Steam Locomotives come alive again! It is so Worth it to See our Children and grandchildren to experience real Steam Engine alive!

[@Strikersen]

Das ist echt der Ober-Hammer !! Ich bin begeistert und völlig geflasht !! Allein die Landschaft, das ist ja so genial

[@KameraShy]

Looks like another one for the bucket list.

[@erictheberry]

Haha! Love the conductor rowing at 16:00

[@Moltar_Railfan]

Lmao

[@up844productions8]

one unexpected jolt in the tracks and the conductor ends up on the ballast

[@dannyseo6759]

Looks like there is a railing.

[@OMCCsam]

Thanks :) missed that .

[@michaeljbrennan3728]

Had to go back and watch it again. Nice eye.

[@KarlH1980]

Stopped by for a peak to see if the video of some boring old narrow gauge was any good. Watched every second. Even rewound some scenes. Great way to have spent part of the evening. Thanks!!

[@eugenenault4935]

I’ll be watching this many times.

[@kimsmith6974]

I think that is the best video I have EVER seen in my LIFE !!

[@johnt60]

We rode the Durango & Silverton in September of 2019. Wonderful trip all around! We chose the round trip and were quite happy to spend the entire day enjoying the ride and the time in Silverton. We had a narrator/historian in our coach who added immensely to the experience, as he spoke of the history of the D&S and how it was constructed. Would take this trip again in a heartbeat. Oh, and I'm the son and grandson of railroaders who spent their careers on the Southern Pacific working both freights and passenger trains. Yeah, it's kinda in my blood.

[@laercioderenzo8293]

My name is Laercio, I made this trip in 2009, together with my friends Ricardo and Ernesto, we are from São Paulo - Brazil, it was wonderful. Congratulations to Durango & Silverton for keeping the history of the American railroad alive.

[@kaiser9598]

We’re getting this for FREE?! Wow, thank you. if this video ever disappears, people can download it in full quality with the subtitles, FOR FREE! Thank you again, so much for this. This is amazing.

[@pilou09100]

So scenic trip in july 1986. unforgottable.

[@Germannio]

Simply BEAUTIFUL. A clear example to follow by all those responsibles of railroad lines, locomotives and trains around the world, most of whom have left the historic material without less or none interest about it. You are doing an enviable job keeping those locomotives and railway compositions alive. My most fervent support from here!

[@bobkonradi1027]

The D&S has 8 steam locomotives, and all have been in continuous use for 97-98 years. Speaks volumes about the maintenance regimen of the D&S.

[@hudsonut1]

I rode the Cascade train with my daughter in Feb of last year, 2018 and Bill was the conductor. He was the engineer on the 476 the next day, her first trip after rebuild. I have ridden the Silverton many times since 1963. Always a fun ride.

[@leecarlson9713]

I will be riding it for the second time in July, 2024, 38 years after the first ride. This time, I will be in costume-an 1880s dress!

[@robertsalanon2909]

Magnifique moment !! Cette vieille loco a encore de longs jours devant elle et bravo á ces cheminots....

[@drachengott95]

I love the shots along the engineer's side of the engine. Several years ago, i rode in the cab of 486 and they had speed reductions set just out of downtown. Love the movement of the side rods on steam engines. It's a work of art and amazing to look at them from that angle.

[@johnharteloo5740]

The words do not appear long enough to read the explanation please make them stay longer for us slow readers!

[@sherrysaunders3758]

I love seeing inside the engine too I’ve never seen this before Thank you camera man

[@royreynolds108]

@@johnharteloo5740 Pause the video to read then resume.

[@rusty383]

Listen Carefully how the Locamotive talks to you and tells you what it needs! Its Beautiful.

[@rolandalfonso6954]

This. Was. Glorious. Start to finish. And what a labor of love...

[@stephenbailey946]

I have been on this line . The views are out of this world

[@breakitmakeitfixit]

Thank you for not adding silly obnoxious music or talking over the sounds of this great machine! Well done!

[@farLander1]

This man showed up out of the blue, posted some of the best steam engine content on KZbin, then vanished just as fast as he came. I hope you're doing well at Disney, Jeff! I understand why you can't make content there lol

[@blackbird-w1g]

What a beautiful, picturesque narrow-gauge railway... ) Thanks for the excursion to the driver and mechanic-fireman

[@glenkelley6048]

A WONDERFUL VIDEO-----it is putting the tears into this old man's eyes! TYVM

[@mylittletrainbc909]

Beautiful steam train....thanks for sharing

[@jasonjmarchi]

Jeff, THANKS for making your excellent videos without music! The sound of the machine, the sound of the steam, the sound of the whistle are all we need. Bravo!

[@DeathMetalViking]

Words and no voice... You sir win.

[@oldtechman10134]

K-28's, some of the best looking steam locomotives I have ever seen. The D&SNG have some of the best whistles period. My personal favorite is that of #473. That three chime sounds amazing when Bill rips the chord.

[@Th3Rambler]

Personally I found that whistle not very appealing.

[@leonardoroland3130]

Espectacular vídeo, hermosos paisajes únicos..increíble como construyeron todos esos tramos de vía férrea prácticamente pendiendo de los acantilados..con el río a tus pies y los maravillosos bosques naturales, laderas y colinas.. Muy agradecido por mostrarnos y compartir un material tan bien realizado y más cuando hay amor por el vapor y la Historia que trae consigo..saludos desde Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾..

[@ronsingley9659]

My wife and I road this train in 1982 we had this same engine 476. This is by far the best train ride ever. We hit it at the right time when the aspens were just stating to turn. Some of the most beautiful country that I have ever seen. When you get to Silverton you have a choice of riding the train back to Durango or taking a bus back. We chose to take the train back. Tip if you ever get to ride this train sit on the right side of the car that way your facing out over the canyon.

[@Arleta53]

Very nice video. Thanks from The Netherlands.

[@keyboredkid]

And that is how a top notch video is done

[@rhazien2502]

There are two steam locomotives in my town never gave it to much attention, but this videos, this made me curious about their history.

[@crazyhorsetrading8655]

@Jeff Berrier, Greetings form Cape Town, South Africa, Thanks for sharing this video Jeff. Wonderful to see the old girls going through their paces. She sure has a wonderful beat. As the world has " progressed " we have lost so much. Thankfully a small sliver still survives. Your video was a wonderful journey through some truly awesome scenery. Thanks once again

[@scottmarshall4996]

Probably the best train video I have ever seen. Nicely done. I like how you narrate via text instead of talking.

[@rusty383]

He doesn't even have to see where his hands are going! It's just natural between him and his big Lady! I am a Professional Driver of 45 years and 5 miles of safe Driving. It became a part of me especially with a good fommilure Tractor under you .

[@clairebacchi360]

These are the coolest 😎 trains ever!

[@marcushume2240]

Spectacular scenery and educational. Beautifully edited. Thank you for sharing. Canada.

[@daveburke8848]

Brilliant camera work you feel that your actually there.amazing

[@georgebroad2319]

Thank you for the beautiful and well-done video. I first rode this line in 1955 and have done so many times since. My grandfather was a conductor on this line and married my grandmother in Durango in 1887. I notice No. 476 has had that atrocious movie stack removed. I and a lot of other D&RGW fans hope that the stack shroud (which was just that---it slipped down over the stack so it looked like a Hollywood idea of the 1870s) has been cut up so it can never be used again. Back in the '60s, several railfans I know were considering doing just that under cover of a moonless night. Later photos provided evidence they either thought it through once more or chickened. Again, thank you for a wonderful video!

[@charriwithrow6498]

This is real entertainment I was so proud of that guy! HE IS COOL!

[@josephcason5782]

IMHO, This is by far the best Video of the Silverton RR I have ever seen. Awesome cab footage. ENJOY.

[@dougtexas9075]

This was worth watching !!!!!!!!

[@slashmacleod]

One of the neatest things about both the D&S and C&TS is that they operate original equipment on their original home territory. And those two railroads have so many survivors of locomotives built for or by the D&RG/D&RGW. And of course the scenery! Also if you need a workout, firing the 4% from Chama, NM up Cumbres Pass will do it, shoveling non-stop.

[@mozaika5598]

For the first time I see the hard work of a steam locomotiv drivers.Amazing and dangerous route in the mountains.Great video👍👍

[@solidgroundministries6469]

Great video and great job!! Thanks for no annoying music!!!

[@LaughWhenYouCanToday]

Great footage to relieve the old moments in 2023 thank you for uploading and sharing the video🎉🎉

[@shahnawazkhan8785]

Enjoyed seeing this programme. Thanks alot.

[@Roberto-hl4id]

fantastic landscape & fantastic steam locomotive = fantastic video!!!!

[@bijankumar2922]

A dream journey through rocks. A lifetime achievement, I think ! I clear my storage for this new awesome footage.

[@cn22willamette]

I'm usually good for 10 minutes or so of train vids. Watched this one all the way through--great job. ! First rode Durango/Silverton in '58, '65 and '70. Haven't been back since about '80. Long overdue. Big changes.

[@TheMayorsDaughter]

Thank you so very much for this video. My grandson loves trains and this was a welcome adventure from home for today!

[@chicnwing4519]

Great video I have been lucky to ride the D&S. 3 times and I like this video

[@skip1835]

I agree with Scott Marshall's comment - - best train vid I've ever seen! Love the explanations via the inserted texts - Jeff, thank you so much for a totally immersive hour of absolute fascination.

[@jameelhussain3718]

I am impressed by the filming of this passenger train hauled by beautiful steam engines and I am afraid it's been taken out of service I had been a goods train guard from 1971 to 1975 in Rawalpindi division of Pakistan. Luckily I had ridden quite a few times and enjoyed the way drive and firemen would keep up the desired pressure and vacuum and above all the tea brewed in chilling cold on injecter. Jamil Hussain April 11,2024

[@dacartrainguy]

I'm so so so happy to see those Steam Ladies still operating today! They looks so marvelous! Cheers from an italian steam train entusiast

[@KenR208]

First thought I'd have to watch this in stages, then found I just could not stop - could almost smell the coal, steam, and oil, never seen anything like this one before. AND, the wisdom of letting the image (and train) tell its own story - those spectacular musical sounds... worth a thousand spoken words. It's a beautiful noise! Have to admit, some of those edge of the river cliff shots left me a tad uneasy, these mighty engines are like HEAVY, HEAVY and some of that ground looking a little loose like - while I'm sure its been there a long, long, time it ain't gonna be there forever!.

[@edithdavis2848]

Ok was enjoying it till those drop offs. Think i'll walk now . That rainbow was marvelous. Thank you Jeff a marvelous video loved the added comments and insights. You are a marvelous video man.

[@royreynolds108]

There is nothing like being there and being able to reach out and touch the rock face or looking down the side of the car and seeing just river.

[@prarieborn6458]

Thank You! This was very enjoyable and educational. I am 78 and since age 4 I have loved the “ChooChoo” trains that ran through the valley in our town, Our house was on the hill just above the tracks and I could see and hear every train. I used to thrill to the hissing billowing clouds and jets of steam, that came from the steam engines , especially the wheels. The steam engine always sounds alive, One can hear it breathe. And I have always loved the sound of the whistle, night or day, I never ever got to see inside one of them and I never knew how many moving parts they have. Wow, the men who keep them going really have legendary jobs!! The Engineer and the Fireman, I knew about them, but I really enjoyed watching all the men doing all the tasks. I never knew they used sand to brake and I never knew what a sand dome was, or a spark arrester.. The steam locomotives all but disappeared out of my everyday life as the years went by. I still love trains and all the diesel engines too, but to “ride” in the cab of the steam engine was a wonderful treat.

[@erictheberry]

These are fantastic shots, love the varied angles and the information

[@jeanmeslier9491]

Very excellent. The best train video I have ever seen. About 1960, I rode the last passenger steam train from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Paris, Texas. The conductor just came through the cars and told us we were the last. Riding a commercial passenger train is different somehow from riding an excursion train. I encourage you to ride the excursion trains in your area, if there is one, as much as possible, they are fun. Nothing like getting a face full of hot cinders and gravel when the wind shifts. You won't likely have that problem in you air conditioned excursion car.

[@tropicaltanktv]

This is now my favorite movie. Amazing.

[@CDOES]

Ive watched this video too many times to count. It is absolutely mesmerizing and perfect in every way. Thank you

[@nicolaeiosipenco8922]

Am urmarit excursia si pregatirea locomotivei pentru drum cu cel mai mare interes si tin sa multumesc realizatorului pentru informatiile impartasite si celor trei protagonisti(Chris,Dylan siBill),care au asigurat ca totul sa fie OK.Desi am 69,azi am invatat multe lucruri utile,pt.cultura mea,intotdeauna am iubit locomotivele cu abur !

[@uwekoch8054]

Thanks for this superb video. It is super that you add comments to explain procedures and equipment!!

[@ricktomlinson5481]

Well Jeff you knocked it out of the ballpark! A wonderful ride indeed from start to finish. OMG those drops to the river below and not much margin on the right side of the engine.... wow! Scary! Sorry we did not get to see you but you had the camera. Well maybe a little selfie next time! Best!

[@franciscofernandes7483]

Bom diaUm

[@TempoDrift1480]

Nobody has time to take pictures of themselves.

[@billduckworth6760]

Thanks for sharing. Brings back many pleasant memories. My Grandfather and Dad had a coal siding in a small town ( Williamsburg, Ohio ) in Southwestern Ohio, 35 miles East of Cincinnati. I grew up in the business. Unloading and delivering coal was a hard, dirty, difficult job. Glad to have experienced and ridden on coal fired trains.

[@timphillips6744]

Fantastic! I do not know when I enjoyed a video so much! Thank you Mr. Berrier, Bill, Dylan and all the others. Also to the great men and women keeping our history alive. The whistle gave me goose bumps every time it sounded! WOW! You all need to be congratulated for your fine work! Most impressive! Thank you so very much! Blessings to all of you!

[@mohammedaslamshaikh1951]

Fantastic. Thanks for this beautiful video.

[@terrystover7365]

I believe this is the best video on the subject I've seen. The scenery in his production is beautiful for sure.

[@stevelaminack1516]

One of the best train videos I have seen. Lived in CO many years ago, forgot how beautiful it is, to cold and snowy for me now, been in CA to long.

[@williamhutchins3272]

Thanks for a wonderful ride.

[@mariano.ortiz.photography]

Very great film. Awesome nice work. Natural sound, no music, beautiful train noises. Thanks for sharing

[@robertooswaldomedinafernan51]

Gran trabajo del Maquinista y el Fogonero. Gracias, excelente fotografia !

[@aberavon]

Ah! Loved the video, reminded me of my footplate times as a fireman on the The Great Western Railway in the United Kingdom, 60 years ago. Yep I'm 85 yrs old now.

[@stevenmshawzy]

I loved the footage. I have taken this train ride twice before. I'm taking it again the 1st week of October. It's worth every penny. What views!

[@jbg43]

I smelled the steam, the smoke, and the grease!. Great video!!

[@cmcer1995]

This is the best footage I have seen on how the engines actually work and how they are maintained. Most of the time it is the same ol' content train going down the tracks, but this is far more informative than showing peoples vacation movies. Plus sharing about the history was also awesome. Thanks.

[@roostercogburn809]

I rode this 2 weeks ago... nice video, thanks...

[@xpingjoc]

The best locomotive video I've seen yet. AWESOME scenery, and the shots from the engine, great.

[@patricefauvette1651]

Joli train traversant de magnifiques et vertigineux paysages : Chapeau !

[@jasonrackawack9369]

Great video, love hearing just the sounds of the train without talking or music. The scenery is incredible! What a ride that is. Being on the east coast I always wondered why the narrow gauge railroads did not "just clear more space" for standard tracks, but after seeing those tight passes through the mountains now I know.....there aint no more space to clear.