Breathtaking Northwest Railroad: The Ayer Subdivision (4K) | March 2024

[@charlescoghlan2855]

I wish I had saved more superlatives and outstanding comments from prior reviews for this one. What a superior effort of highlighting a beautiful part of the northwest and how the railroads overcame the challenge of the topography. The quality of your work, the music selection, and the information from the narrative just combine for such a unique presentation, almost just an artistic work of art!! Especially the reflection segment on the water. I never think you can create something better, and consistently you do just that!! You have earned and deserve so much of a larger subscription base. I guess people just love crazy drama etc., not natural beauty and artistic talent so much anymore. Please continue, all of us appreciate what you create!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha you're too kind Charles thanks so much! I do know you and many other appreciate the effort so don't feel bad about not enough praise. I've got the best fans! I can tell you that I am seeing the biggest consistent increase in views and subscribers since I have started the voice overs so life has been great!

[@Dreamworld986]

I absolutely agree.

[@billmorrison3714]

I am very selective as to the drone flyers I follow on KZbin. Dan is by far the most talented and artistic. Thank you Dan for this truly magnificent display of the melding of nature’s beauty and man’s ingenuity. Bravo!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Bill! I'm humbled you think so highly of my work!

[@billmorrison3714]

@@TheRailfanDan You’ve earned my accolades. Keep up the great work.

[@PCBill0622]

As stated already-we’re running out of adjectives to describe your work. Your editing and voice overs are a great enhancement and thanks for taking the time. As you flew over the upper portion of the Ayer all I could think of was how much dynamite was needed to blast through that rock. The abandoned town of Ayer, WA was established as a crew change point halfway between Hermiston, OR (before the days of Hinkle) and Spokane or Wallace/Kellogg. The motivation to originally build this line was to reach the mines of Northern Idaho. In fact for many decades there was only one train per day, each direction , on the Spokane International between Spokane and Canada. Now that’s greatly changed with UP and CPKC heavy into PSR. Lastly I pity the conductor who may have to walk their train because of a mechanical issue. Thanks again for making my day!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha thanks Bill I appreciate that. I did not know that about the mines in Idaho, very neat! Yes traffic these days is pretty decent on the line. I have even been told CP wants to send UP more trains then they do but UP won't let them.

[@techdude430]

One more thought... watch this stunning video on the largest screen you have available!! Simply magnificent drone photography Dan, your output is unmatched.

[@steverobertson8515]

Wow! Magnificent! Breathtaking! Great job on the reflection train.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Steve!

[@JoeBachmann-ry7wm]

Beautiful scenery. You are very good at drone photography.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Joe!

[@JoeBachmann-ry7wm]

Around the 32 to 34 minute, just spectacular 🥇

[@seongmoolee1509]

I'm so jealous of the vast expanse of American land

[@andrerecken3971]

like the old Union Pacific slogan "we will deliver" - as soon a new video appears in my YT subscription - i know "Railfan Dan will deliver"! Great as always! Greetings from Germany

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks Andre I'm very glad you think that! Yes I do remember that old slogan as well!

[@thomasmackowiak]

The Union Pacific's Ayers Subdivision is a beautiful piece of railroad with its spectacular winding way along the Palouse, Snake and Columbia Rivers. The drone footage along the route captured the beauty of the landscape. I especially liked the passage of the train with the Palouse River Falls and the tranquil scene along the Snake River with the mirror like reflection of the train. You use the drone to bring out the power of the trains and the beauty of the scenery that the train is traveling through. Thank you, Dan, for documenting these trains as they traveled on the Ayers Subdivision and for making it possible for most of your viewers to enjoy a portion of the Union Pacific Railroad that we will never have the opportunity to view in person.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much Thomas you're too kind! It really is quite magnificent out there and I'm glad I can bring it here for you and everyone else to enjoy!

[@philhurtado7269]

I love seeing the trains and the comments made about them and the scenery. Outstanding narration made by the commentator, my hat off to him!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Phil!

[@stevenikitas8170]

An amazing route... I am not familiar with this part of Washington state. Great drone work...

[@MrDavil43]

I try to watch all your videos, Dan, and enjoy them all. But this is an absolute masterpiece. For me, in the UK, seeing all those huge expanses of land with hardly any human activity or occupation visible is an almost spiritual experience. Your filming technique is now top quality and I'll re-watch this and recommend it to friends, not just railroad fans. Thanks for all your work.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I'm so glad you try to see them all! This one is a major achievement for myself personally so I'm really glad you think so highly of it. I have long wanted to shoot all of these locations back to back and put them in a single video. Very happy with the end result! It really is amazing to be out there alone with sometimes barely any cars driving by. I love it! Thanks again!

[@jitenmanu6370]

I saw the whole video and it did not take my breath away

[@TheRailfanDan]

🤷‍♂️

[@robertwierenga5110]

Thanks! Your videos are just beautiful Dan. Keep up the great work, there are a lot of us who really appreciate your beautiful videos.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Robert thank you so very much this is extremely generous! I will definitely do my best to continue bringing you and others the very best that I can! I want you to know that your donation will be directly helping me to chase and film the UP 4014 Big Boy next month for two weeks. I've been saving all of my earnings from KZbin for the past few months to help fund a couple of trips. I'll first chase and film it from Salt Lake to Oroville and then a second trip I'll chase it from Ogden back to Cheyenne. It's going to be great and you are helping to make it possible!

[@deraildarrell]

Hi Dan 👋 I very rarely sit and watch a video , let alone 58 mins , in it's entirely. I was glued to my seat...absolutely breathtaking scenery and video...along with great commentary 👌 Awesome work 👍👍 DD

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha Derail Darrell I love your name! Wow Darrell thank you so so much this is beyond generous of you! I am so glad you think so highly of this video. It is an amazing piece of railroad that they built out there. I like to call it the badlands of Eastern Washington. I want you to know your donation is directly going to help me in a big way very soon. I'm taking two weeks to go film and chase the UP 4014 Big Boy in July first from Salt Lake Westbound to Oroville CA and then a second time from Ogden Eastbound to Cheyenne. I have been setting aside my earnings from KZbin for the last few months to help fund that and you too are helping to make that happen! Thank you thank you so much!

[@deraildarrell]

@TheRailfanDan Your most certainly, welcome !! Be looking forward to the UP Big Boy trip and video 👍DD

[@vsaprissa]

Simply immeasurable

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@georgepandelios2853]

Thanks! These videos are extremely well done, both visually and acoustically. And I find them very instructive for designing scenery for model railroads. There are a lot of great ideas to be found here - straight from the prototype (real thing).👍

[@TheRailfanDan]

George thank you so much this is very generous of you! Yes I have had others comment like you as well and it does seem like it would be the perfect resource! I want you to know I have been saving my earnings from KZbin for a few months now and all of that along with your donation here is going to help fund my adventures next month when I chase and film the UP 4014 Big Boy for two weeks! First from Salt Lake to Oroville and then Ogden to Cheyenne. I very much appreciate the help!

[@Zsolti0NYM]

I like the various CPKC engines here. There's lots of beauty in this movie. From the impressive rock walls to the awesome viaducts and everything in between. I love the big PCA factory, it looks amazing from the air. The Columbia River is huge and impressive. Fantastic aerial footage Dan. I'm sure it was great spending three days with your friends chasing trains. The end result is another high quality video.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Z! Yeah that PCA facility is massive! It was an amazing time and sometimes I'm blown away how much I can record in just 2 or 3 days worth of time!

[@Frank.Germany]

Thank you very much for uploading this awesome video. Never knew that Eastern Washington State is so rugged. Thank you for your outstanding work.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Frank!

[@MrBillCNW]

I got to say Dan, I am so glad I subscribe to your videos. Top notch all the way thank you for all your hard work. It’s appreciated.

[@Clinton-v6j]

YOU DID A VERY VERY GOOD JOB AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MUCH MORE FROM YOU MELLOW!!

[@micky4921]

Without doubt the most stunning railway video I have ever seen. Your editing coupled with the commentary and background music is unbelievable. Have to admit I have taken numerous screenshots of the locations you captured. Will view it again on my large screen TV. Many thanks for sharing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Mick you're too kind! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! This one was actually a big accomplishment for me. For years I have wanted to film many of these locations and put them in one video together.

[@kamranshabbir6258]

great and big trains, great bridges , great landscape,,,, everything is more than great in USA

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@Clinton-v6j]

Very nice view s from you for sure!!

[@bradleyjanes2949]

Good morning Dan, another great video😊TY

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Bradley!

[@tomdowling]

Just wonderful.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Fantastic video, Jenny and i watched it twice. Awesome music choices with the video that made it much more relaxing. That was some rugged terrain indeed. We always look forward to watching your content and thank you so much for sharing all the hard work that you do with all of us. Have a wonderful rest of your week.(Steve)

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Steve wow I can't believe you watched it twice! I'm so glad you enjoyed that much! This one was a big achievement for me. For years I have wanted to put a video together with all of these locations in it and I'm so glad with how this turned out!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@TheRailfanDan Your very welcome and yes we did when we had fiend's over we showed another one of your videos to them. Actually we can always watch your videos more than once or even twice especially if we need to relax. We are so glad you are able to do this and achieve the goals that you are after to bring such awesome content to all of us. Have a great rest of your week Dan. (Steve)

[@wesgtx440]

Watched a lot of your videos. All of them top notch. Thank you!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you so much you are too kind! This is very generous of you and I'm humbled you think so highly of my videos.

[@SuperPhester]

Looks GREAT RailFan Dan, Love your train videos!!!

[@huga-t3j]

wow I am speechless, great video

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks!

[@chuckythedoll4815]

That viaduct is awsome! Huge

[@iangallaugher3468]

What a beautiful day on the Snake River - way calmer wthan when I passed down it many years ago now.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I couldn't believe how calm it was AND no boats to ripple the water ahead of the train appearing.

[@pacificrailproductions5281]

Beautiful railroad! I just love rugged igneous rock carved out for tracks! No better way to capture it than drone! Great inspiring work! Loved the close up of the DPUs crossing Joso.

[@TheRailfanDan]

That's so much Jeremy I am glad you could get a look at this one and hopefully you can make it up this way for some videos someday as well. It really is amazing what they built!

[@pacificrailproductions5281]

@@TheRailfanDan I’ll have to! But it sure begs for an aerial view!

[@mohammadsulaimanrasooly2575]

Very nice and good train 🚆 journey may you be happy, healthy and successful always

[@fretbuzzaldrin4965]

Why every big studio is not fighting over you is a mystery to me, Dan! You present the Northwest that I live in and have traveled regularly so very well!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha wow thank you so much you're too kind! Well the kind comments like yours and other fans really do help me to know that I'm doing something right and to keep on doing what I'm already doing.

[@richardhawkinson3020]

That's pretty close to perfection.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much Richard!

[@isabellame7326]

Been looking forward to this one! Just happened to have my phone in my hand when you posted it! Yours are my favorites! Streaming on my TV now....see ya later... Gonna get lost now 😎

[@isabellame7326]

Oh my gosh! Where do we start?! The reflection, the rugged terrain, the Joso bridge! This one is probably one of our favorites, what a great way to start a Saturday, thank you! We did see your truck several times, it's a fun game we play, "where's Dan"?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Hey thanks again very much! Ha yes many like to play where's Dan? I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@jillscheidell8383]

You sure do have good fortune with weather and timing! The reflections in the water are outstanding! Every time I see Palouse falls it reminds me I gotta see that, maybe soon! I can see why you love this part of the country so much. Also like how you added the map at beginning, and more narration, and the music match up is perfect 🤩 Very well done Dan, sure did enjoy this 👏

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Mom I have long wanted to put many of these locations together in one video so it was amazing I captured this much in basically less than 3 days. I like adding the maps too if it's a long video where places will be linked to one another. I did have so great match ups with the music in this one which much of the time is a happy accident!

[@mpaulk2023]

Hey, I know you!!! *waves*

[@IndianRailwaysjourneys]

Certainly breathtaking views.. Cheers 👍

[@Clinton-v6j]

Good job to you and Jake just keep up the good work

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

Thanks for thoses view they a re awsome you have done a great jo thanks again

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot!

[@georgamsberg9588]

Magnifico, espetacular...

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you!

[@PaulA-yh7kr]

Thanks for the ride Dan it just gets better.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Paul!

[@womllm]

As I have commented to you before, I think you do too early marvelous photography and voiceover, and I love the music. It fits the majestic nature of your beautiful photography. Thank you so much and looking forward as I said before two your photography of 4014 on its trip from Utah and Wyoming to Roseville, thanks once again

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you Wilbert you are too kind! Yes getting the music right is a big deal to me and something I spend quite a bit of time on. Sometimes searching for hours to find what I think will fit well. I depart this Thursday on the 4th of July to catch up with the 4014 Big Boy and it's going to be a blast!

[@Trainlm]

Excellent video. Beautiful scenery.

[@kathyc8284]

Thank you 👍

[@kathyc8284]

I am a RR brat. I grew up in North Platte Nebraska. Home of the largest classification yard in the world. My dad was Electrical Supervisor of NE/KS division. At one time I had 28 relatives on the Union Pacific Railroad. Love the trains. Keep up the amazing work ❤️

[@KansasTrains]

Well done! Thanks for what all the videos. Keep it up!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I will try my best!

[@richard-nellmace2945]

Terrific video,Dan With a family member living in this region, I have been able to view the area from the ground but the views you provide make me more envious about this region in our great country.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Richard glad you enjoyed! Yes it is amazing what possibilities open up with drones.

[@trainmaster9323]

Beautiful !!

[@JohnNyren65]

Fantastic footage!

[@lorentryon]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you very much Loren!!

[@workinghardusa]

Excellent, well done Dan!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot!

[@emctrains]

Awesome video! Keep up the good work!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I'll do my best!

[@naturelandscapes-abovebeyo8179]

Tres Bon Magnifique !!!

[@N07tony]

Nice work! My cousins own a 3,500-acre wheat ranch south of there in Columbia County. I have medium format and 35mm landscape photos of the Joso High Bridge there at Lyons Ferry (aka Perry WA). Very scenic, rugged rail rout. Alternate PNW rugged, steep sided routes? BNSF Stevens Pass route; Old Milwaukee RD in the Cascade Range and across the ID MT border; BNSF Stampede route in the Yakima River Canyon; UP route from Pendleton to Boise through the Blue Mountains. But the Ayer Subdivision takes the cake.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Very cool! It is so photogenic there aside from the Joso Viaduct. I love it out there and many of the other locations you mentioned.

[@tonyh3350]

I remember watching an earlier video of yours a few years ago of a train going the other way. It is one of several from around that time that got me really hooked on your channel and telling all my train club friends they should watch Railman Dan.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks Tony that's great! I'm so glad you are letting others know!

Fantastic video

[@manuelazevedo1949]

Fantástico👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GeorgeIVEtter]

An absolutely magnificent rail road video!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot George!

[@hansellhill6638]

Dan is a don good work❤

[@jdc5941]

Dan, I stumbled across your channel, sure glad I did. What a talent you have for scenic video, outstanding audio also, I even like the music you chose. Looks like I have a lot of your videos to catch up on. A new subscriber from Iowa.😊 🚂🇺🇸

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well hey thanks so much for letting me know and I'm so glad you're here! I get pretty particular about my music selection so I am glad you like it so far. The voice over work is semi new. I started that almost a year ago so anything older doesn't have voice over. I've got some playlists so it's easier to navigate specific videos if you wanted to give those a look.

[@Dreamworld986]

I couldn't tell if the track has been removed from that abandoned line but wondered if the folks who drive the little gasoline powered railcars might use this line? Absolutely beautiful work once again Dan. The section with the falls is just stunning. Thank you.

[@richardolson2834]

The former SP&S rail line has had all the tracks removed for the majority of the route and has been turned into a walking trail called the Columbia Plateau Trail.

[@Dreamworld986]

@@richardolson2834 Thank you for the info.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much and yes Richard has it correct unfortunately. If the tracks were still in place then the line would probably be in use today.

[@Koda-k8v]

Hi Dan Awesome video and drone footage you are very talented. From Tim in NS Canada.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@anthonyshepard9606]

: OUTSTANDING All Aboard : 🐢 🚂 🐢 😲 🐢 🚂

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@jenniferlenfestey5335]

In other worlds, Palouse Falls (at 189 ft) is the highest drop achieved by a kayaker. Featured in documentary film Chasing Niagara.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Wow I did not know that! That is insanely impressive!

[@michaelridout5134]

Excellent video. I must get out there. The Joso Viaduct was not the longest and tallest when built, check out the Lethbridge Viaduct built in 1909.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Michael! Yes I do know of the one at Lethbridge but didn't know when it was built. That information I found was definitely incorrect then.

[@ilietaandrewmcneilage1368]

Hi Dan, what a fantastic video especially the drone footage of the surrounding area including the trains too… You’ve mentioned the old SP&S railway as well, just an idea, wouldn’t it be good if you did just a video of the old SP&S grade from Spokane to Pasco which would be cool… I’ve read many years ago that this line only ran westbound trains because of the less than 1% grade and I sometimes think, BN made the mistake of closing it when the freight business was slowly regaining its popularity as sidings had to extended on the old NP line for the increase of traffic in the area/state. Just an opinion, thanks Railfan Dan. Cheers Andrew

[@TheRailfanDan]

I agree I think that would be neat. Maybe one day but this trip I just didn't have the time to make that happen. Yes I buddy told me he knew of a survey BNSF did and that they would have saved so much money on fuel over a given amount of time if they kept that line and ran trains directionally between the NP and SP&S lines.

[@Clinton-v6j]

YES I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO YOU SO I CAN SEE MORE OF YOUR WORK!!

[@djangolittacker8508]

Superbe vidéo ! Je voulais seulement regarder pendant 5 minutes, mais finalement je l'ai visionnée entièrement ! Question : la ligne est ouverte en hiver ?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much for commenting and letting me know I'm so glad you enjoyed the whole thing! Yes they do run trains in the Winter. I know this region get some snow but not too much to my knowledge.

[@mediaprducr]

GREAT reflection scene!!! Have you filmed any trains on the Oregon side of the Columbia river?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yes! I have a video from not too long ago featuring a day in the Gorge and I caught a few trains on the Oregon side in that video. It's the Mighty Columbia Gorge video.

[@tonyvink961]

Really nice. Well better than really nice but the other commenters used up all the superlatives!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a bunch Tony I'm humbled! You're too kind.

[@RonStanek]

👍🧡

[@rapid13]

What drone do you use? This is seriously awesome footage! (Never mind, Mavic 3 Pro, got it).

[@TheRailfanDan]

You've got it! Also as of recently the Air 3 as well as a secondary and I do also used to fly my Inspire 2 all the time but ever since the Mavic 3 Pro was released the I2 has sat on the shelf.

[@mediaprducr]

Great footage! Have you lost any drones?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh yes! I have had a handful of crashes. Some being my fault and some with no explanation. One of those with no explanation I never recovered.

[@luckystrike33t]

My gosh what is the range on your drone? These shots are amazing!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much! With the model of drone I use I have seen a guy on KZbin fly it 5 miles away and back! I've never flown nearly that far away but it's possible.

[@curtisharlan9230]

Now is the train going north

[@jenniferlenfestey5335]

Snakes!

[@wesgtx440]

Maybe it’s called the “Washy” due to the Missoula floods which washed over much of this area thousands of years ago.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I always thought it had something to do with Washington State since it's UP's one mainline in the State but you could be onto something there as well.

[@wesgtx440]

@@TheRailfanDan You’re probably right on it being named that because of the state. I’m lucky to live close to the joso bridge, it’s a 40 minute drive for me to go watch trains and go fishing at the same time lol. You always make great videos and this one is my favorite so far.

[@Clinton-v6j]

How do I subscribe to see more from you ??

[@TheRailfanDan]

There is a button on my channel or on any of my videos that says subscribe! You also have to be signed into KZbin.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

Half way in the video, recording from the ground..... I suppose the steel in the bridge is singing loudly when the train passes. Are tracks joint free?

[@TheRailfanDan]

That is a good question that I am unsure of the answer.

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

@@TheRailfanDan Listen to the sound recording. Joints create a dang, dang sound, and vibrations that are bad for the structure of the bridge. I guess that's a reason for limited speed on many bridges.

[@traingp7]

I feel like I'm watching "GOD"S MODEL RAILROAD."

[@KennethBoren]

When I was a kid back in mid 70's on the home from camping in the Tucanon we stopped at the falls. I remember one thing for certain the sign's warning of Rattlesnakes.

[@irinalinta9348]

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[@Sandy_12_7]

Man this the best rail videos ever i seen…amazing visuals and stunning video capture 🫡🫡

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you so much!

[@KennethBoren]

Great videos I live Pasco and employed a farm in Burbank, the farm ground is at Wallula just east of Boise Cascade paper mill. The mill has been renamed under new ownership but to me it still Boise Cascade.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much and thanks for the info!

[@wbix2298]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you very much I really appreciate it!

[@kd7tqn]

This was absolutely fantastic, Dan!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot my buddy! Double thanks for your help with this one!

[@fretbuzzaldrin4965]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Hey thanks so much you are very generous!

[@johnkistner2009]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

John thank you so so much! This is very generous of you and it will go directly to bringing you and others more quality content!

[@ellobo1326]

Splendid footage. Thanks!

[@haroldsmith45302]

World-class railroad videography. Thank you, Dan.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Dan !! Amazing drone work ! Thank you and your team for taking us places we will never see !

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much you're too kind!

[@stevenrupp9190]

WOW!! What a magnificent video! Thank you!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Steven!

[@donaldfaris4798]

Dan great catch on the reflections in the water that added to this video

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Donald and yeah I couldn't believe I was able to capture that!

[@rickpawl]

Thanks! Man, where do I begin. So much eye candy and treats in this one. Probably the most awesome video you have posted so far. Rugged, indeed. Tunnel 17 and surrounding area, backing up at 45mph! Cow Creek viaduct, 4 mile chase! amazing train trench and river canyon, and that awesome Palouse Falls, my white whale. I have been close a few times but never made it there. I didn’t have a drone at the time anyway. Seeing all those tunnels and trenches and viaducts including the Joso viaduct I can’t help but marvel at what it must’ve taken to build that line. The reflection footage along the Snake River, with the train, the sky and the clouds, is absolutely amazing and the icing on the cake. I really enjoy all the graphics pointing things out and I love seeing you and your parking places for flying. Wow, I could just go on and on, but I run out of superlatives and wind up repeating myself. Your videos certainly appeal to rail fans and flyers both. Keep it up, sir. 🖖

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much Rick this is very generous of you! I agree I am so proud of this video and it is one of my favorite to be bringing to you and everyone else. It's amazing how many breathtaking things there are to see in not too far of a distance. Your donation directly help to bring you and others more quality content down the road. I'm currently saving all of my KZbin funds to help pay for going out next month and catching the UP 4014 Big Boy for a week in Utah, Nevada, and California. Then a week later I'll go out again and film it in Idaho and Wyoming. It's going to be great and this really helps!

[@warrstep1]

U said union pacific. The front engines say Canadian Pacific. CP.

[@warrstep1]

Awesome video otherwise.

[@jerrysinclair3771]

Dan, these are some breathtaking shots. Your offspring will have some valuable videos in their possession. Blessings to you and your God given talent. He has given you a grand canvas on which to show His earthly creation ...and it was good.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Jerry you're too kind!

[@CherieCole-yg7tj]

Beautiful video 20:16

[@Bill_Gray-Pullman_Travels]

Fantastic scenery as captured by your magnificent drone images Dan! Thank you for sharing this stunning area of Washington!

[@okrasaghia]

Yet another fantastic Railfan Dan production! As for ruggedness I think a line over in British Columbia could compete. The Kettle Valley Railrod, known as McCullochs wonder. Unfortunately like the SP&S upper part the KVR has long since been abondend by the CP.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much and yes I wouldn't argue this as the most rugged railroad in all of North America just the Northwest of the States.

[@robhegarty8091]

Hi Dan. I’m watching from Australia this morning. Spectacular scenery and great commentary. Love it when you guys estimate the speed of the trains and track speed. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so very much Rob I love hearing from my fans from other countries and continents!