Grand Canyon Special - Steam at the Grand Canyon - The NMRA PSW Region Convention in Flagstaff AZ.

[@iannarita9816]

Getting to watch you play the violin, was well worth the time watching the video. To quote the song: He plays the violin, he tucks it under his chin. . .. ... Thx again

[@ToyManTelevision]

That was so fun!

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Nothing beats riding on a train during a rain storm.

[@tgmccoy1556]

Was based in Winslow Arizona, as an Airtanker Co-pilot, back in the 90s tried to get over to the railroad. Never made it flew a lot over (in) the Canyon.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Amazing. We have flown over at 35,000 feet! But still amazing.

[@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877]

Great vidio, looks like a lot of fun....Thanks for the morning coffee...

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi again.

[@markevans8262]

I was able to take a couple of my Grandkids on the steam train in the past. Great trip. The kids loved the back robbers that stopped the train. They made my Grandson, who was 6, an honorary member of their gang. Good times!

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s such a great ride.

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Cool music with some great playing fiddle music by Dale. Really cool video. Old cars and cool engines.

[@ToyManTelevision]

All good stuff ❤

[@wcarlhepker4806]

Back when my wife was still alive, we took t trip to Arizona which included the Grand Canyon. We drove from the south entrance, where we were staying, out to Williams to catch the train that you just took, only we bought tickets for the parlor car on the back of the train. They had their own steam engine to pull the train. The actors in their little play about a train robbery came through the train and then several of them parked themselves in the parlor car and conversed with us. We had a good time!! When we went, we entered via the south entrance to the park. They gave us a receipt that we could use for reentry for five days. I wanted to see some of the surrounding country, so I drove out the east entrance and along the river observing the the habitation etcetera along the way. When I got back to the Park and showed my receipt for reentry, they accused me of buying it from somebody that had not stayed their full allotted time. I explained why I had a receipt from one entrance, but was now using it for another entrance. It took some arguing but they finally let mt in. I was pretty disgusted with that!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

We bought lifetime passes when they offered them. Like $20 for both! They don’t do that anymore. I wonder why??

[@garyacker7388]

Thanks again for a great weekend video/vacation.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks as always. Thanks for watching!!

[@LearnwithJanice]

Hello from rural Kansas🇺🇸

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi again!

[@toddholzwarth1454]

Movie makers were the Kolb brothers. Filmed running the Colorado River. Showed the film they made for many years at the South Canyon. After they died and were clearing out the "house" apparently found a skeleton in an old river boat!

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Hello from Detroit Michigan brother thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise and for taking us on your adventure My employer has me on a new Run I don't get to watch your Tuesday shows And Usually. sleeping for your Sunday shows. But I am awake today. Let's get on with the adventure thank you again.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. Boy that’s the plan!!!!

[@jorgel.fernandeziii8278]

Can’t wait to see your completed layout !!!! Missing Y’all !!! 🌊🐺

[@sparky107107]

the storm was impressive. One thing that surprised up, we went to the far end of the canyon, had to catch the train back to Williams, jumped on a bus to get back, and half way back the time changed a hour back. so we ended up being a hour early for the train

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup Arizona. No savings time. Nevada is pacific. Utah mountain. Arizona back and forth between the two. Sigh.

[@nathancorcoran5347]

I hope one day to return back at the Grand Canyon Railway. Along with seeing one of their steam locomotives in operation too. I had went to the San Francisco Cable Cars yesterday.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Fun day.

[@jameskinglion]

They are running once a month, the first Sat of the month.

[@bigwoz78]

Hope to see you there

[@ToyManTelevision]

Looks like a blast. We hope to see a bunch of layouts.

[@robertemmons2260]

Beautiful country! I'll have to add this steam ride to my bucket list of destinations. Dale, you did awesome on the fiddle, even if you did have a little help. Once again, you two always put on a great show. I'm glad that you both were able to get out and about again. Riding a steam train has got to be one of the most memorable experiences that anyone can have. Thanks again for another great video!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi again! It’s a great place. And ride. A bit expensive. They have a hotel and they sell package deals. Two nights and train. Or you can just ride the train. But as there are few other options the easiest thing is to buy the package.

[@jameskinglion]

They do run the seam loco once a month. The next trip is Sat May 6. They are running the CB&Q 2-8-2 with the ex-Soo line tender 4960.

[@Aegris-Somnia]

That's insane! That was the best footage I have ever seen of the grand canyon. You both should be living in one of those houses wow.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!! It’s so nice being there. And the Sumer rain is amazing. I lived for a few years about 30 miles north of north rim. And we could see the storms bubbling up from the Grand Canyon. So wonderful.

[@charlesmcclure5994]

I'm making my hotel reservations today for the convention hope to see you there 👍👍

[@mattstrainroom]

The Grand Canyon was a real joy to ride last spring...unfortunately I couldn't rearrange my schedule to push our trip back a few days to ride the 4960 so F40s it was. Still had the chance to get a good look at the 29 parked at the Williams depot and saw the 4960 outside the shop getting fired up for the weekend so not all lost!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Steam is always more fun!!

[@jeffbangkok]

Wonderful end to the evening at the mango farm Samchuk Thailand.

[@kenshores9900]

Dale: Yet another great video. Awesome shots of the Grand Canyon. Have a good time.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Sleep well. The mangos will still be there in the morning ❤

[@fatherjamiedennis1270]

If you all come through Kentucky, I would love for you to visit my farm. I have an Illinois central extended porch, Caboose, and quite a substantial model train, layout and museum area. I am also a member of the Kentucky railway museum, which is also just down the road from me. About an hour away. Well worth your time. Keep the videos coming.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Well off our usual territory. But you never know😊

[@fatherjamiedennis1270]

@@ToyManTelevision along with our 22 mile round-trip excursion at the Kentucky railway museum, there is also in the city of Bardstown, the my old Kentucky dinner train. If you ever get the chance, Kentucky is well worth your visit. I would love to serve you afternoon tea in the Caboose dining room sometime. 😉

[@ToyManTelevision]

Love to get out that way. You just never know.

[@tomklock568]

When I went on this it was plain old diesel. Would have been so great to have a steam engine! Thanks for the video! I enjoyed the Grand Canyon railway regardless.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Back in the 90’s they ran steam all summer. No more… but lots of Steam specials.

[@stevemellin5806]

Nice trip . thank you . Have a great e

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks

[@acox3527]

That's a cool ride thru there

[@loispadgett6306]

Sounds like your up and coming adventure is going to be so much fun. Can't wait wish I could go. The drive you took the mountains looked beautiful with some snow on them. So glad you shared with us this morning it makes for a great Sunday. See you Tuesday morning. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!!! It’s an amazing place. Looking forward to it. Blessings back!

[@jameskinglion]

I got to ride the train to and from the Grand Canyon. I got to ride in the dome car Kokopelle. We came in on Friday to stay overnight at the El Torvar hotel, then the Steam train out on Sat. I found a great location to watch the Steam train arrive at the Grand Canyon at the Backcountry Information and got the train going forward and backward.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Wow. That would be great. Always wanted to stay at the El Torvar. Magic trip.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Just looked at rates. Expensive but…. Wow.

[@jameskinglion]

@@ToyManTelevision I heard from my dad that we were lucky to get it. The restaurant is an ex-Fred Harvey location. I enjoy having breakfast in that place as the sun rises with a view of the Grand Canyon.

[@jameskinglion]

@@ToyManTelevision Yes, it was a magical trip. Great weather, mostly sunny, with some clouds. We went during a new moon. The Grand Canyon is a prime location for stargazing. Our room was on the top floor southwest corner, with a deck. It was not an excellent canyon view room location, but for stargazing during a new moon, I had a blast seeing the planet Venus about an hour after sunset.

[@Mike-tg7dj]

Ahh the Grand Canyon, very worthy! Hiked it once and flew over it twice, four time including round trips. It is always impressive.

[@ToyManTelevision]

There was a time you could fly in a ford tri motor. Sadly not anymore.

[@daviddryden8088]

Hellova fiddle player, Dale! You really know how to scrape that horsehair! 😁 eehaagh!!!

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yea ha!!

[@ThatBIGTRAINGuy]

Brilliant! Again, I wish I wasn't so far away from these things. I'm sure you're speech will be great. I visited Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon back in 1998 (I think!). Didn't ride the train, but did fly by helicopter to land in the bottom for a champaign picnic! I was about 12 so my parent's had the champaign, - none for my bro and I.

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi again!! Your quite the distance. But to quote Captan Ahab. “Don’t look! I’ll look for you!”

[@ThatBIGTRAINGuy]

@@ToyManTelevision Ah, Moby Dick. I once performed on stage as his cousin, Tobias Michael (Toby Mick!)

[@kenshores9900]

Dale: At least you didn’t show us pasty colored knobby knees like another channel I follow did. Rail on friend and have a great journey!🎉

[@ToyManTelevision]

Lol! I see you on several channels. Which one?

[@solarusthelonghaulerrailfa3226]

Hey guys could y’all do a video of the NC & St.L 576 build in Nashville Tennessee

[@ToyManTelevision]

Gee if we ever get out that way…. So much to see and do.

[@randysrockandrollrailroad8207]

😊

[@ToyManTelevision]

Hi. And thanks!!

[@sparky107107]

are you two going to Colorado in May?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Which event? Probably not. Rather full dance card. Like to get to Depot Days. But ya just can’t do it all.

[@fanatichighdesertrailroader]

Do you plan to have some fallow up videos of live steam railroads that you have visited in the past? Adam's ,and the one in Mt Pleasant ?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Not yet. Van is still snowed in. And Adam tore out a bunch and started over. But now a lot to show! We need to get down there!

[@fanatichighdesertrailroader]

@@ToyManTelevision Looks like I'll wait a little longer.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

Is there any possibility you can find out if the engine that pulls your train Is the engine that Burns vegetable oil Technically that Engine would now be a diesel? Correct?

[@ToyManTelevision]

Well… everyone is converting to “oil”. Is what it is. But if they started a fire in the park… but the biggest issue is getting coal. The shipping makes it to expensive. And as more mines close it will only get more expensive.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

@@ToyManTelevision I believe it was the History Channel That did. The video on the running used cooking oil in the fire box.

[@ToyManTelevision]

@@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674 Yup. Same at Disneyland. They had a similar system at Golden Spike but as it a historical site they reversed the trend! Converting 119 to coal and Jupiter to wood.

[@stevemellin5806]

Oops ha Have a great week

[@ToyManTelevision]

Thanks!! Building a canyon as we speak! More of a Bryce Canyon

[@jameskubajak9628]

Doesn't the National Park Service offer white water rafting within the Grand Canyon?🤔

[@ToyManTelevision]

Yup. Or other companies. To the west is the foot stool? Anyway a lava flow that blocked the canyon millions of years ago and the river broke it down. Now a waterfall with a volcanic island in the middle. The favorite white water! That and cataract canyon.

[@NgaiOlaudah]

Really very nice, guys! I, too, have added another item to my BUCKET LIST, thanks to you... Thank you, a delight as usual... arthur...

[@ToyManTelevision]

It’s a must