World Famous White Pass Express, Forgotten and Abandoned Section. North Americas Early Years.

[@donchell2150]

You do great work Dustin. As an 80 year old who can't travel anymore, you make it possible for me to see the kind of places that interest me. Well done.

[@charlesyoung7436]

"Slow and steady cuts the race"--- I'll have to "file" that in the old memory bank.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thanks so much for coming along. 😊

[@sherrilee230]

I'm 72 and like you I don't travel anymore. So Dustin does it for you and me and many more. His filming is exquisite and beautiful scenery behind it thank you Dustin you made some old people very happy

[@lostmoose9994]

I agree grandpa. I am 79,but feel like 78 ✌

[@regpettinger2978]

Well, I see we have a 1952 model, 1945 model, and a 1944 model watching and wishing. I'm adding 1947 model to this "Old Gummers" list.(;>)

[@yukonliving]

Those telegraph poles were cut down in the late '90s because the disused wires were killing owls. A contractor was in place because they believed the wire contained copper and they'd collect it for scrap. Unfortunately for them, the wire was steel core and it had little scrap value so the contract was never finished. The still good portions of poles were sold and used for various building projects (like hunting cabins, sign posts, etc.) The perpendicular tracks are for Casey car (speeder) pull offs so they could let the train past.

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you for bringing us this information, it is very interesting.

[@BrettGell]

We called them take offs. I sure pounded a lot of spikes in my life lol

[@drewpackman2929]

Why there are not 2 million subscribers to this channel I don't understand. Some big newspaper writer needs to find it. But then that would lessen the intimacy for those of us that watch and wait for it every week. This is one of the finest channels on KZbin and each episode pulls me to go back and visit again what I have only briefly been to.

[@Destination_Adventure]

I really appreciate that, thank you so much. I’ve thought a lot about the possible changes that might come from large channel growth, but I think that things would stay the same. It helps a lot that I travel almost exclusively remote. No matter how many views or subscribers, I’m still just chillin in the woods hahahaha. I hope the channel will reach that size one day, and hopefully you’ll still be enjoying. 😊 thanks so much for the kind words.

[@johnholliday6011]

Well said I couldn't agree more

[@ibMoose2u]

Facts!

[@drewpackman2929]

@@johnholliday6011 Thanks sir. Occasionally I get lucky and express myself well

[@NorthWetCoast]

I rode that train in 1975, as a 9-year-old, on a swim meet tour through the Alaska panhandle catching the White Pass Express to Whitehorse for our final swim meet. I didn't know the significance of the Pass at that time, but I certainly remember how rickety and tall the railroad trestles seemed. LOL Thanks again for another journey down memory lane. Cheers!

[@mauricegagnon4654]

Hi Dustin, I grew up next to a railroad track and back in the day when they had "what we called Cub Cars for the rail repair crew" the 90 degree parallel was where they would pull the Cub Car onto to allow the train to go by. Once the train had gone by the crew would get back on the main track and continue working. Oh and keep up the great videos and content. Cheers

[@SunshineSkys]

What's up Dustin n Emmy! I'm 62, female, disabled, n feel like the only thing I have in common with ur subscribers is the love we have for u n ur channel. Love ur passion, knowledge, dedication, humor, energy, n love for history, adventure, travel, photography, n producing, etc. I'm American, born n raised in California,😟 always dreamed of traveling the world, unfortunately, that hasn't happened, have only been to 7 states, now disabled n living on a fixed income. From the bottom of my heart I thank u for doing what u do n sharing it with us. In a way I'm fulfilling my dream thru u n ur channel. You're a Master at what u do, n greatly appreciated. Much Love

[@Destination_Adventure]

This is so sweet to read, thank you very much. I hope that you are able to travel at some point as well. It may take some saving up and planning, but there are some great packages that come up at a really good prices. Cruises are also a great option. It sounds silly, but some itineraries will allow you to see some really amazing places, even from the ship, and the crew will make sure you’re very well taken care of. Thanks so much for enjoying the show.

[@copi488]

Man, I love your editing, music selection, your storytelling, and your wonderful drone work. Wonderful every time. Thanks

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you.

[@stanleepatterson95]

That little piece of track at 12 min mark is a motor car set off. So the track guys had a place to put their cars and carts when a train went by

[@jennyrickner7607]

Yup, I have seen them on track here in Arizona too.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Nice, thank you.

[@TickledFunnyBone]

Yup, M.OW. (maintence of way) crew motor car escape track/parking. Where those tracks were is possibly where storage and other equipment and huts were. Kinda like plate layer huts in britian/U.k.

[@drkskyes]

Love your channel and especially your music. My dad spent his working life as a Signal Maintainer for the Southern Pacific in southern Oregon, The insulators are probably for the signal lines which sent power down the line to activate the signals when trains were in the blocks. The perpendicular rails were probably for motor cars (speeders) to get off the tracks when a train was coming. My dad's motor car could be moved off the train by himself by using two long handles which one extended to the rear and picked up just the rear and stepped it over to the pull off.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Great information, thank you. 😊

[@harmonicresonanceproject]

Wow!

[@RailPreserver2K]

White pass to my knowledge never had any signaling until its tourist days. I think the lines were instead used for telephone connections

[@BrettGell]

That line would have started with telegraph lines and later on those lines probably would have been used for trains and sections to copy occupancy permits. The section crews probably ran on lineups.

[@drkskyes]

@@BrettGell The section foreman, signal maintainer and any other appropriate Maintenance of Way personnel would have gone to the depot and gotten a copy of the current train orders that had been sent from the dispatcher by telegraph to the clerk. It would have been typed by the depot clerk on multi-copy carbons and given to all with a need. Eventually it would not have to be typed by hand because the depot would have a teletype machine which would spit out the train orders as they were entered at the distant end. It would have had the times when the trains were planned to be at a particular point. The section foreman, signal maintainer or others would use their railroad approved watch to ensure compliance to be off the tracks at a particular time. The watches had to be periodically inspected by a railroad approved jeweler.

[@evm6398]

Sitting here drinking coffee at 7am overlooking the cows and I’m watching this right as it comes out. Great way to relax on a Saturday morning and see some awesome stuff!

[@Destination_Adventure]

☕️ 😊

[@davidtshirtman]

Thank you for another wonderful time, Never gets old

[@123nmalaska.]

You are so Canadian! I'm from Alberta and have been living in the US for 6 years. The way you speak brings me back to my Canadian days! Love it!

[@Destination_Adventure]

🇨🇦

[@Northof54]

So fun to watch!! Thanks for sharing your amazing adventures!! Look forward to them every week! Emi rocks!!!

[@landlice48]

You make every Saturday SO SPECIAL For all your followers . I absolutely love your excellent work. You have so many talents, I’m always amazed. Photography, knowledge, adventure spirit, narration, great music, etc. love that you and your gal are loving life together! 😊

[@rustynail2205]

@@landlice48 agreed. I feel like we all have our beverage ready and hit play Saturday morning.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Very much appreciated, thank you.

[@micheletamtom2471]

Dustin, Thank you so much for allowing us to travel on these adventures with you. Allan Smith and I settle in every single Saturday morning with our coffee to travel to places we'll never see otherwise. Allan is from Williams Lake and knew / worked with your grandfather Norm. Allan often has tears of appreciation for you helping him to remember places he's been logging and long hauling. My heart is full that you do this. Thank you thank you thank you. Michele and Allan

[@richardedwards3354]

I was brought up on the railway line in NZ,coal mining, timber logging and have watched the degradation of these once vibrant communities fall to the hands of thieves and destructive individuals. The rail ties that have rotted in a discarded heap were probably, what we termed o b,in other words sap wood.The poles have been cut down by guys wanting the copper wire ,I suppose they need cash for something.

[@NoOverhead]

That might be the most "fun" episode I've watched. I LOVE finding old treasures in the woods! Safe travels, friends!

[@johnnykr81]

For the poles, as a lineman, the significance of just falling them, letting them lay and taking the center section is because they didn't want to deal with tearing stuff apart and the treat on the bottom part of the pole, they wanted just the pure cedar of it. Not sure if that old line was copper, or copper clad either. Unfortunate how people treat things nowadays when they know they won't get caught. Love the channel bud!! Keep up the good work!

[@osmia]

+ Thanks for answering

[@keeto123456]

I have found my newest favorite channel. What fabulous work! Thank you for sharing and making us feel right there.

[@FreedomFighter485]

Love your videos - This is my favourite channel of all of youtube.

[@peggycollier6161]

Dustin, you are a fantastic videographer! You also know how to pair your music with the scenes in each video. You take us to beautiful places we cannot go to! The other thing I like so much about your videos is you go ‘the extra mile’ to explore old relics, cabins, glaciers, etc. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures!

[@mamasinger49]

With so much division and ugliness the world can bring, your videos show us the world still has beauty, it is a very important thing you do, showing us this beauty, and all with your humour and charm. Thank you so much for that.

[@dtaylor10chuckufarle]

Agreed, and well put.

[@ndjohnson22]

I envy your approach to problem-solving (wheel bearings). You expect problems and just coolly deal with them rationally when they happen. Another great adventure. Thanks for sharing!

[@dmullen9999]

Good morning We lived in Whitehorse and Inuvik for several years in the 90’s. My son played his first hockey game in Tuk and we drove the ice to get there of course. Your travel channel brings back a lot of memories for us. Thank you!

[@AndreasConrad-p2e]

Been in the Yukon twice. 1987 and 1994...so many memories coming up. canoeing down the yukon we saw so many left behind equipment and cabins. back then many still usabel for shelter. Thank you both so much for the (travel) work you do. See you in the next one.

[@JT-wn7wb]

Great video Dustin, amazing how much unknown stuff is out there. Most wonderful the history shared.

[@traviswalker6831]

Slow and steady cuts the race! Best pun of the channel so far!

[@SupportLocalHawaii]

The sun's just rising here in Hawaii and we're watching another epic week of Dustin's adventures in the north. Mahalo nui loa for your hard work and dedication to the channel and your viewers Dustin! Wishing you and Emi an epic day!

[@trevorgambell5492]

I love your videos Dustin, and have been following your trips to the Cassiar country, the Yukon and Dempster Highway with great interest. I started my life in Canada teaching at Cassiar in January, 1969. The parallel set of railway tracks at a right angle to the main line were most likely for speeder cars, used by workers doing repairs on the line. They would lift the car off the line onto the speeder track so that trains could pass by. The Skagway to Whitehorse rail line was still in use when I was in Cassiar. The compressed bags of Cassiar asbestos would the trucked to Whitehorse and loaded onto rail wagons for Skagway, then freighted to Vancouver by boat.

[@cloudgate9281]

Aside from your stellar videography, your music choices are just as pleasing. Always a pleasure, Dustin :o)

[@Destination_Adventure]

I am so happy to hear that, thank you.

[@johnmuhic7360]

Woke up for the 53rd year of my life this morning. Gave my puppy next to me a pet and kissed him on the head. Feeling pretty solid for an old dude. Running saw and chopping wood for the fast approaching Winter. 8c right now. Been getting frost some mornings. Made myself an espresso, lit up a joint, and enjoyed the show. I love it when you stomp around in the back-country. One of my favourite activities, is finding old cabins in the woods. I have this instinct where I can walk into the bush, and find old logs or a foundation. New place I'm at, already found two, not far from where I am. Super-cool trying to figure out what kind of person would tough it out in the Wild. I think you'd make it. You have a Pioneer look about yeah... Nice job, safe travels, cheers :)

[@sonsofparanormalanddesign4050]

Love your videos keep up the good work it inspires me to keep pushing as well for me and my brothers dream to go all over bc and hit up all the rock and gem spots and make something cool from are trip .

[@KarriStewart-zg5qj]

We traveled across Canada a few times and really enjoy program. keep up the good work.

[@jennpidgeon5559]

As always, stunning production and great stories! 🙌🎶🍁

[@comedian0338]

Love being early to these premieres! Cheers West Coast Dustin, from East Coast Dustin.

[@Destination_Adventure]

🍻

[@KrazyMitchAdventures]

Another fantastic Adventure with Dustination Adventure. Thank you Dustin and Emi

[@alanvanreed6878]

Really great that you appreciate history....... another great video post thank you Dustin Alan Boston

[@montyforster3370]

As soon as you mention quesnel my heart melted. I love that community. Having grown up in the gvrd i adopted the city as my country go to. Lived there a spell and worked for a local log home builder. Biy did i learn stuff. Excited to see you settle in the area. Take the very best of care Dustin. Love from the flatlands of alberta. Cheers for now you two.

[@wilbback8589]

Another adventure under the belt ~ What a beautiful journey!

[@grandmak5843]

Thankyou for listing your soundtrack! You have great taste in everything😊

[@waterst9]

As a bit of a " train head " and wilderness enthusiast I find your commentaries most enjoyable. Excellent video work as well. keep up the great work !

[@apostatepostbox2821]

For incredibly limited space, you are prepared for EVERYTHING and it's honestly inspirational. I love too that nothing intimidates you to learn - like rebuilding a whole truck engine! I adore the Northern videos and especially the places the truck can go that I've never seen!

[@user-iamRobinV68]

Never fear when Dustin is near! Haha. Good job on the bearings! 😊😊😊

[@susanphilcox3040]

Great work Dustin. I believe that the metal can from the old cabin was an old pail of Rogers golden syrup from the 50s or 60s. Rogers Refining. My Dad worked there for a short time. We used those pails for blackberry picking.

[@harrysweeten9417]

Thanks for taking us to these amazing places.

[@seabee73]

That was an awesome looking ride. Love all the old artifacts. Thanks for the great content.

[@Country-Eskimo]

Thx for taking us along with you 😘 ❤ safe adventures

[@northernwindwoman146]

Love it ❤ U R hilarious aaand handy! Thank you for all you do Dust man 🎉

[@Destination_Adventure]

🍻 😊

[@doubleduty1703]

Pro tip for trailers I carry a lazer temperature gun and check the temp of hubs when I stop. Can use for diffs etc Small and compact . Safe travels Proper planning prevents piss poor performance!!

[@robertmuckle2985]

Or just use yer nose...burning grease doesn't lie either.😂

[@luke213gmail]

Another easy tech fix buy some cheap wireless tire monitors most do temp as well. So it's measuring air temp but it's good enough to see a sticking brake or bearing failure coming. Saved me a lot of headaches over the years.

[@WestCoastWheelman]

I second this. I'm a truck driver and I carry a temp gun to check tires, brakes, hubs etc. Such an unbelievably powerful diagnostic tool I don't know how I ever did my job without one.

[@gerryrozema8338]

Canadian tire used to regularly put the cheap ones on sale for 20 bucks, I bought a bunch at that price. Kids all got one in the stocking that year. They are great in the kitchen too, best way to check temp of the pizza stone. We have one in the RV, it gets used to check tire/brake temps at times, and then other times it's used to check the oven temperature. Amazingly handy little gadget, just point, shoot and voila, numbers show up on the display.

[@jeffjordan3030]

Hey Dustin as a fellow BC resident that lives not so far from your home base I always love seeing your videos and getting ideas for my own adventures. I admire the level of production your videos always have. The 1 gallon size metal pail you found with some of the label intact is an old Rogers golden syrup can, made by Rogers sugar refinery in Vancouver. I have one of those tins in like new condition and wish I could upload a pic with this comment.

[@SnoMoJoe1]

I had the exact same experience with my snowmobile trailer. Yep, changing trailer bairings on the side on the road...good times. Happy trails.

[@JohnCouch-m4f]

What a beautiful adventure down the old tracks! That cabin was a cool find but the shipping box was special. Sorry that you had to go really old school with the bearing, but at least you had the trusty file on hand! Another great adventure Dustin! Thank you so much for allowing us to go along with you and making more memories! Stay safe and keep moving forward my friend, see you next time!

[@Maxdekriek]

And the award for best content on KZbin goes to.........Dustin porter.....loving the channel.....greetsz from friesland......max.....👍😎👌❤

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you so much.

[@erikhilsinger9421]

The cabin looks like a trap line cabin with metal shingles made out of Blazo tins. The can dump had some hole in top cans which were replaced by the 1930s with sanitary cans-the lead solder they used to close them was a concern by then. The Whitehorse end of the railway was the transfer point to Yukon river paddle steamers, one of which is parked by the river now as a historic site. So a box with a Minto address could have bounced back and forth on the steamboats with freight in it until it was snagged for furniture use. Blazo boxes did similar jobs. When the US Army took over the WP&Y in WWII they brought a lot of people and a lot of stuff for constructing the Alcan Highway, Canol road and pipeline, and oil refinery. Cool stuff!!

[@GenoC-g4n]

Sr, you are a great traveler for us that can't anymore. So thank you. Just 1 thing, you seem to enter reclaimed bldg with no worries. Toss a rock first, to run off any unfreindles. And love you montra.

[@glengillis7775]

We were there a week ago. Fall colors were amazing. In Hyder yesterday said hello to the lady in the gift shop. She things your a good guy. Thanks for all your videos

[@Dudley-x2c]

Mick would have sorted that bearing out, once he'd had a six pack ! Lol 🤣. Great channel. All best from England ⛈️⛈️🌦️

[@Destination_Adventure]

I should have gave him a call, because I really didn’t wanna deal with it. lol

[@1slippery2]

Such beautiful cinematography! Love "riding" with you on these adventures. 😍

[@ginrobi01]

So, so cool. Absolutely beautiful scenery, from low-laying clouds that give the mountains and trees an ethereal look, to lakes so calm that they look like glass, to a bear hanging out as if to say 'what's up?' as you drive by! But it's your little detours that make me smile because you almost always find something cool, like that cabin! I'm just so glad you post on KZbin so we can all go with you!

[@jonty172]

Another amazing presentation. I love how you continue to bring in abandoned railways. Ive been hoping to do a trip like this to Labradoor some day it looks totally nuts there too. They even have their own Grizzley bare. But again $8mil for diesel to pull it off is always in the way.

[@WestCoastWheelman]

25:25 Trail of paint cans... Leads to cabin with roof made of said paint cans! I never knew people did that but it's pretty obvious that's exactly what the roof is made of. So cool!

[@seufie]

Super super interesting and captivating. You do all the leg work, and I just sit here and go along for the ride in my pajamas. 😂

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Love to see young people living their best life. Good for you for finding your passion. You can thank us all you want but since the day you stepped into that motorhome, you made this happen!

[@YeahBuddyMTB]

Another amazing piece! Thanks for all your amazing work. Been a fan for a few years now and I try not to miss a single video. Be well.

[@Destination_Adventure]

🍻 😊

[@dianeb.4791]

Great as usual, and pleased that you follow your motto, taking nothing, but leaving just footprints! Have been to Skagway 3 times, twice by ship and once via RV. The highway in is beautiful! Looking forward to seeing more parts that aren’t “touristy”. Cheers!

[@kuningaboss]

Ayea Saturday upload🎉 greetings from Estonia🇪🇪

[@Destination_Adventure]

Estonia, one of my favourite stops. We used to stop every week in Tallinn. 🇪🇪 🍻 🇨🇦

[@lindahopkins4091]

Used poles for fence posts would be my guess. Love your channel.

[@gwelland]

Thanks!

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thanks so much for the support. 😊 🍻

[@waynebusilla]

I has the pleasure of visiting Skagway a few time, coming in from Whitehorse and also from Tagish Lake. Fun times wandering around and also fishing out in the harbor where I was lucky enough to catch a Spring Salmon, with cheers from cruise ship passengers! Looking forward to returning sometime in the future! Thanks for sharing your adventure and reminding me the beauty of the North!

[@jacquiebush8220]

Dustin thank you again for an excellent adventure. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@cherylavila954]

Now this was a GREAT adventure. Your usual "Dustin" curiosity brought us a great show to view. Thank you!

[@daveschofield9448]

Thanks Dustin another awesome, you inspire me to get out in the bush more !!!

[@brianpesci]

Molson Export Ale, red colored label with a ship in the center of the logo, I don't think they make it anymore. We used to drive over the Peace Bridge to Ft. Erie to get either that or Molson's Brador back in the 70s to take it back to Long Island.

[@Fredrok37]

Yes they still brew Molson X. It’s a tall ship on the label but if you fall down drunk or lay the bottle sideways it looks like an ant eater or armadillo

[@beckihuehn8225]

Love watching your videos!

[@bobdawson5221]

Wow so great,such beautiful country.Thanks for sharing God bless stay safe ❤

[@HarveyLaureen]

Love watching your videos. brings out the wanderlust in me and reminds me why i should travel more! Great job!!!

[@pepawspostings9231]

I am so into the old history of logging and railways. You are very good at finding those out of the way places that no one has seen for decades. Great video and good to see a glimpse of Emmy and knowing she is on the Destination Adventure with you.

[@Destination_Adventure]

I’ll definitely be back for a deeper look into that section of rail. Lots to discover there I think.

[@countryboytrappedinthecity9473]

Awesome as always Dustin. LOVE everything you produce!

[@tobyz.3452]

Another great video! Best to you and Emmie take care, stay safe. I appreciate your written narative, as it really adds to the video. Thank you,

[@thegadgetmann1]

I was in Skagway last year and had the opportunity to ride the White Pass RR. What an absolute must when in Skagway!! Glad to see some of the history about the RR on this weeks episode. The abandoned cabin was definitely the highlight this week!! Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more Skagway next week!!

[@kenkitsul8076]

Hi Dustin. Another cool video!! See ya next week!!! KEN W Lake

[@larrymiller2370]

Thanks for another fine ride along i always enjoy your videos & look forward to seeing them keep them coming & safe travels to you both

[@saltykraker]

Thanks for another great video Dustin. Truly look forward to watching your adventures on film. Safe travels!!

[@almorris1623]

Another awesome video Dustin. I am super stoked that you can find all that historic stuff but every time you walk away leaving it behind so the next person can discover it too. Great work

[@danapted]

The central span of the thephone poles make perfectly peeled and cured house logs to build old cabins. Lol, just like the ones used to build the old cabin you inspected.

[@MikeMcKyes]

Love your adventures, great narration and love how humble you are. As long as you keep making videos I'll keep watching!

[@bradphelps4546]

Just great mate it’s Gods country for sure , another awesome adventure, keep on peddling sport , love yr spirit for this stuff

[@johnthedatascientist7585]

Great Job Dustin, you videography is amazing. I love all the locations you have been visiting.

[@Destination_Adventure]

Thank you. 🍻

[@deltan9ne306]

You should tack weld a spare socket to the trailer frame. If you're ever in a bind, you could just knock it offer with a hammer or hammer shaped object. Tack welding it to the trailer, you won't ever forget it or use it for anything else.

[@Awsom47Merc]

Good Idea ! 😇

[@sherris9751]

Thank you again, for sharing your travels and the beauty that goes along with it! I don't travel so much these days, so this brightens my day!

[@timurch8304]

Another fascinating episode! Thanks

[@kellylongmuir3175]

I love your videos. One day I'd love to make some of the trips that you've done. It would be cool if you had a Spotify playlist of your music from the channel.

[@yesterdayswesternstories625]

Thank you for picking up and showing us the relics. Many youtubers don't take the time. Love your videos. I am just across the border in Northern Minnesota. Of all of God's earth, I Love the North Country the most.

[@skudcvc]

Love it! Great work. As always. Be safe.

[@2times2is4]

Amazing finds as always. Thank you for your hard work.

[@lauraduffy6177]

Another amazing video Dustin. Thank you so much. What a beautiful place I’d love to visit. ❤

[@DannoM_]

What a very neat area of Alaska! I've never been to the lower part, only up near Anchorage. I loved seeing the old White Pass Express and all you found along the way.

[@bcherbs]

TY Again sir excellent work

[@timh.1300]

Always look forward to the weekend vid! Thanks man

[@jamesyarduk4102]

Great video Dustin & Emmy. You do a great job sorting through artifacts as you travel, and explaining the history of the region So much to explore across the nation....(Rusty beer can looked like Molson Export Ale :)

[@hudsonrobert49]

first I love watching your videos the great thank you