Montana Rail Link Vol. 2, The West End - Updated FULL VIDEO (2016)

[@macmedic892]

My grandfather was a conductor on the NP and BN; dad was born and raised in Missoula. These were his home rails. Dad told stories about riding in the caboose with his brothers-they’d bring their poles and get dropped off to fish while their dad worked the local, then get picked up a few hours later on the way back. Unfortunately I never (meaningfully) met my grandfather or really any of his family. Dad joined the Navy; when he retired we settled in the South where mom is from.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Those are some excellent stories. Thank you for sharing them with us. Railroading out of Missoula back in those days must have been pretty incredible. Beautiful country with a fascinating history - that’s Montana. We very much appreciate the comment.

[@kevinbosma8560]

Just moved to Missoula. Great way to understand operations and see the beauty of Western Montana.

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Kevin! Enjoy Montana!

[@imerle9019]

Thank you for putting these beautiful trains in context. We feel all your tenderness for the rail industry and for the sumptuous landscapes traveled.

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you so much! We enjoy making these videos for people like you.

[@carolynraley4047]

At 28:00, two wild horses safely cross the track! I love watching the whole video, repeatedly. Thank you for providing.

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you very much! And yes, thankfully, the crew on that Darby local had a small train and was traveling slowly. Was pretty surprised to see that unfold while watching through the viewfinder!

[@LeitoCristofoli9022]

Goodbye Montana Rail Link, beautiful company that it was. Another company less and absorbed by one of the giants Class I (BNSF). Magnificent video good friend, I love it. Like 385 👍 !!!!!!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, my friend! Greetings from Minnesota, USA!

[@jacobruiz97]

It was going to happen sooner or later anyway since MRL leased its mainline routes from BNSF

[@chrishaupt9739]

I love this train dvd

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you, Chris!!!

[@anb740]

When I was last there in 2019, the searchlights at the 8:47 mark already had their willing "darth vader" replacement signals standing next to them. First the semaphores, and now the searchlights. Those were the primary reasons I visited the MRL. (well that, and the plethora of EMD power on the property.)

[@CVisionContributor]

We missed the semaphore era on MRL, unfortunately. But it was great to see those classic searchlights in operation for so many years. There are still some hanging on, but it's only a matter of time... PTC and continued signal replacement is the future for the MRL mainline. Thank you for the comment!

[@Nicola636128]

Outstanding video! Trout Creek are magic location!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you! We love Trout Creek too. It's a very beautiful area.

[@brynleyevans8655]

Very well done; professional. Thank you for not over dubbing it with music. Five Stars!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you for the five star rating, sir! Means a lot. And yes, music has its place. Over the sound of locomotives isn't it!

[@SailorMoonRailfan]

8:48 this 710 prime mover sounds spice in these locos, & 9:35 this 710 prime mover sounds shredder in this loco

[@CVisionProductions1]

Shredder and spice! That's awesome. Thank you for the comment!

[@AnontheGOAT]

645 and 710 prime mover sounds are music to my ears!

[@CVisionProductions1]

We feel the same way. There is something about the sound of those locomotives that stirs the passion of railroading in so many. Thank you for watching (and listening).

[@yourfriend5886]

The scenery is beautiful

[@CVisionContributor]

It certainly is a gorgeous region! MRL travels through some of the best scenery in the west.

[@rileyrichmond8188]

Thank you for releasing these videos for everybody to enjoy, they are absolute gold. Great production, absolute best of the best quality, narration and videography.

[@CVisionContributor]

You're welcome, Riley! It means a lot to us that people are enjoying them.

[@michalsuma3854]

Krásné video, díky za hezký večer. Zdravím z Týnec nad Sázavou CZ

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Michal. Greetings from Minnesota, USA!

[@ellisjackson336]

These videos are just excellent. We get to see parts of the country that we would otherwise never see. The trains and camera angles are awesome. Excellent commentary that is just enough, not too much. This is very special work that you guys put out. You guys find places that still have joined rail lol. Professionals

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you so much for the thoughtful, detailed comment. It took a lot of time and effort to produce these programs, but viewers like you make it all worth it. And we’re glad that you noticed the jointed rail. MRL still had quite a bit of it at the time of production. Thanks again!

[@ellisjackson336]

@@CVisionProductions1 you’re welcome!

[@kkuehne45]

Really nice of you to post this, I certainly enjoyed it.

[@CVisionContributor]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Happy to be able to share it with you.

[@heinzbreuer2674]

Was ein wunderschönes Montana und das Video ein Meister Werk an der Kamera Happy Christmas 🎅🚂🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃and Happy Train greetings from Germany Rhein side Düsseldorf.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you!!! Welcome from Minnesota!

[@vernonmatthews181]

Four DPU'S from 4'30" to 5'30", WOW 👌 thats some serious muscle 💪 👍👌

[@CVisionProductions1]

Lots and lots of AC horsepower for those coal trains! Back in the days of DC power, those trains required multiple helper sets to reach the top of Mullan Pass. The "black fog of Blossburg" was very real in those days. Thank you for the comment!

[@markkover8040]

Excellent work! Great videos. Very enjoyable.

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Mark!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much!

[@AMPProductionsVideo]

Very nice production. Thanks for posting

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you! And you're very welcome.

[@bnsd4015]

The MRL is a really cool operation, and you did a fantastic job documenting it! Really great work!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you! And we agree with your sentiments. MRL is a class act.

[@derrickwong5337]

Montana Rail Link Volume 1 & 2 are both wonderful 😊!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Derrick! We appreciate hearing your thoughts on this pair.

[@derrickwong5337]

@@CVisionContributor You're Welcome!

[@valeriebassett3107]

Wow what a fantastic video. The scenery is spectacular. Everyone has done an awesome job. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video.

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you for the nice comment. You're very welcome!

[@donoghue964]

Once again guys, thanks so much for covering the MRL in such detail. Another great video!

[@CVisionContributor]

You're welcome, sir! Happy to be able to provide this coverage for you.

[@rustyrailspikeproductions]

C. Vision you all did a wonderful job with this MRL video. My only regret is I did not watch it sooner. Please keep up the amazing content. Also the local at around the 25 minute mark as they were picking up the three cars, that was quite a connection. I’d have been a little more than upset after I picked myself up off the cab floor on that one.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Yeah, they bumped those cars good! But the pin dropped! I guess that's all that matters... Thank you for the kind words and also for your thoughts on that switching scene. And sorry for the late reply! We missed your comment when you first made it.

[@DavidTaylor-v6o]

I traveled on the Milwaukee Road way way back in my U S Navy days Went Chicago to Milwaukee many times Also Chicago to Denver a few times

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you for your service, David. As you know, the Montana Rail Link parallels the Milwaukee’s right-of-way for many miles in western Montana. It’s just a shame that only one line survived.

[@railroadfansandfun]

I love the footage and information in all your videos!

[@CVisionProductions1]

Thank you very much! Very glad that you are enjoying our videos.

[@LeitoTrenes]

Excellent video. Like

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you! We appreciate the view and the like!

[@MUEagle2002]

When l went to college at Carroll in Helena l used to railfan the MRL. That was between 1993 and 1997. The mu'd SD45s were so neat to see. I love the MRL and collect it in O Gauge. But Montana railroading is the most gorgeous part of the country to watch trains.

[@CVisionProductions1]

Wow, so you were out there during a pretty incredible era. You’re a lucky guy! And we couldn’t agree more. Out of all the places that we’ve visited during our travels, Montana holds the top spot for us. The natural splendor found all across the state is more than magnificent. “Dreams of Montana” would be a good title for our state of mind during those “MRL years” at C. Vision. Thank you very much for the nice comment.

[@brucetharpe762]

I’d very much like to see Classic Trains from Galesburg and Cameron!

[@CVisionContributor]

It could happen! We'll see. Thank you for the comment.

[@tonydavey3741]

Wow there was some hard coup[ings there when switching those cars, just like you see on model railroads, very nice video, subscribed

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Tony! Happy to have you as a subscriber!

[@kingoflovetrain6426]

Montana Rail Link is nice!, Can you do the Full Movie of Griffith, Indiana

[@CVisionContributor]

We'd love to, but it may not work out due to contract differences with our various videographers. We are posting what we can though!

[@kingoflovetrain6426]

@@CVisionContributor ok

[@NikosKantiris]

Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Nikos!!!

[@ronwong6102]

That' terrific!

[@CVisionContributor]

Thank you, Ron!

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

I love this railroad I almost work for them I want to someday this line is beautiful

[@CVisionContributor]

MRL truly is an awesome railroad. Thank you for the comment!

[@taylorbaggarleyunionpacifi3409]

@@CVisionContributor your welcome

[@alexschmollinger6576]

BNSF has officially taken back the Montana Rail link

[@CVisionContributor]

What a shame. MRL had a great run.