I Followed Abandoned Railroad And Found Something Unbelievable

[@nadineveitch5837]

Love watching your videos. I always imagine the roar of the train going past and the people who would have lived and worked in those old homesteads. It's like the energy is still in those places, thanks for taking us there. Appreciated the cow content! We have a small herd here in Wellington, NZ. Good to see you both got out safe, would have been a cold night eek!!

[@MountainWestProductions]

Thanks for dropping in, glad you enjoyed it, and yes a cold night indeed..Had to walk nearly 4 miles and hitch a ride to town, ended well however. Thankful for the kind folks I always run into on the dusty trail. How enjoyable to be growing a small herd! I have my heart set on a couple highlands myself. wouldn’t mind a few hogs as well. Probably treat the cows like family and friends however haha. Good fortune to you and thank you for the kind words, nice to hear from ya👍👍👋

[@1shot33rdparallel]

I had 2 Great Uncles that worked on the Great Northern Railroad. They had Chinese gang's that worked for them and I have pictures of Railway and gang's! Thank you for the great content! Sincerely LoblB

[@MountainWestProductions]

That’s amazing, I appreciate you dropping in. Love to hear about the history of these things, really brings these adventures to life! Thank you!👍👍👋

[@boiserules9377]

Who is the artist & song for the opening? Great fit for the beautiful cinematography!

[@MountainWestProductions]

Thank you! just saw this, the song is cat in the sun! Apologies on getting back to you late. Thanks for the kind words as well😊

[@thegarethdav]

I can’t believe you only have 7.24k followers

[@OGRocker1]

Cool explore, awesome tunnel... Imagine the labor required to build that tunnel with the technology of 1911-1914... Just getting the gravel for the track bed in place let alone all that concrete. It is in great shape still, imagine that rebar hand not been invented yet. Imagine how long it would stay in place if they had used it... Thank you for the Share OBJ's.... take care and stay safe Y'all

[@MountainWestProductions]

Hey OG nice to hear from you, thank you.. It’s awesome the amount of time and planning and actual action went into these stretches of track. Carzy really is and it’s almost always hidden in plain sight.. Really appreciate this as well.. Happy to share, thank you and will do. Hope today is treating you well👍👍👋

[@dannyphipps7652]

Love your videos such beautiful country where you explore.

[@MountainWestProductions]

Thank you for the kind words, truly. It’s a passion of mine to share this great history and the events we encounter and experience along the way.. Thank you👋👍👍

[@charlesglandon7840]

Another informative interesting video thanks for documenting these places you go most will be lost to time in a few more years. See you in the next adventure, have a great day.

[@MountainWestProductions]

Happy to share, Appreciate it, hope today’s treating you well. As always until next time buddy🫡

[@MontanaDirtRoads]

Great job on the research jack! I enjoy the researching almost as much as having boots on the ground.that most likely was a stock yard at one time, there where many of these alongbthe Milwaukee and was common practices back then as not every framer had the equipment (semis) to haul them out directly to the acution yards or slaughter.

[@MountainWestProductions]

Thank you, good to hear from you buddy. See I thought so something along the lines I’m certain as well. The cowboy pushing cattle down the mountain mentioned he lived around there. caught him in the tunnel and he said his family grazed for generations I didn’t think to ask about that either.. He would have known for sure! definitely love the GN history however as well! Research is the best, leads to some great adventures..

[@ljaqueth]

I love the graffiti! Cool find you two 🙂

[@MountainWestProductions]

🎉🫡🎉 Thank you👋👋

[@Outbackjackie]

Can’t wait to see what we find next! 🩷

[@RoryMacDougall-r6q]

Check out the old dinner pass train tunnels if you haven’t already, lots of vandalism but beautiful scenery in the ca mountains

[@MountainWestProductions]

Thank you, great suggestion I will check it out! 🙏

[@donaldrodgers8389]

That old foundation could be part of a locomotive servicing area.It could be a sand bunker.Locomotives use sand for traction when starting the train to move or when the rails get slippery.😂😊

[@MountainWestProductions]

That would be really cool nice take on this sight Don. Makes sense as well..I would love to find an intact round house to share with everyone. Shame there Isn’t much left of the Great Northern such a great historical part of America! 👍👍👋

[@vs123]

So good

[@MountainWestProductions]

Happy share the adventure, thank you👍👋👋

[@brianhood4182]

Just like England railway lines open then close, people move away and homesteads die, did they go to the city or was life just too hard for them?

[@MountainWestProductions]

England has some fantastic history as well. (Particularly colonial era) It’s hard to grasp personally in a certain context the industrial/economic changes both of our countries experienced slightly before the Great Depression (1912- 1938) and after into the age of modern industrialization or corporatism. However a result of these changes created a shifting dynamic centered on global trade and economic cooperation as well as foreign investment that greatly changed the landscape for the local individual and local economy itself. cities became the new norm offering much better amenities and access. (A more direct demand and instant access for goods and services based on commodities) as well as a stronger corporate value and return on investment for corporate interests in comparison to small business/operations this essentially caused rural economies to be hedged out by interests hold larger market share against the “little guy” or small landowner/entrepreneur. (In a very short analysis) Mostly now a few large corporations control the market share in a given industry not the individual or small business. As a result these areas no longer needed to be accessed or served as logistics and supply support was also outsourced and controlled by a larger interest owning more market share. Essentially forcing those folks into a different market and location with opportunity!

[@johnnycashh7148]

You up in Elk Park? 😅

[@MountainWestProductions]

You get around a lot Johnny, haha! Nice hearing from ya. There's a lot of good finds in this area. Will be heading back. Just the tip of the iceberg here. Throughly enjoy this range as well one of my favorites. Happy to share, hope today is treating you well. (Might be in a big city next week, have a couple points of interest out east as well.)

[@johnnycashh7148]

@MountainWestProductions My Grandfather ran the Anaconda Job Corp there and spent lots of summers out that way up at Sheep's Head and family property. Great vid! 🍻

[@MountainWestProductions]

Mmm..pretty cool. Nice to hear this. adds a lot to the adventure.. Thank you.👍👍

[@DesertDrifter]

Dont mind me asking i noticed in the beginning you were driving north on the well graded southern GN track bed to portal #9 entrance, how come you didn’t continue to drive up to to the southern tunnel 9?? Then it cut to you on the north end heading south now to the tunnel with the cattle drive. @mountainwestproduction

[@MountainWestProductions]

That’s a good question, originally I intended to head north and continue the line as mentioned. The grade was much steeper and very washed out. The mountain run off appears to wash down the southern facing portal side. Not to say a side by side or horse etc couldn’t access it. Vehicle travel is somewhat limited and almost no mobility space wise. It’s a great rail bed but not the best side for ease of access motor vehicle wise. Thanks for tuning in, appreciate ya👍👍👋

[@DesertDrifter]

@ thanks for responding also have you been to tunnel 7 on that line? with my research should be north of 9 i cant seem to find on satellite maps for portal 7. Ive found 6 the long one. But 7 is stumping me.

[@MountainWestProductions]

@ like wise I’m heading to 6 next I thought this was it but isn’t obviously now. 6 is very interesting and unique has a very slight 22 degree angle almost. In a really fantastic location/setting it appears on picture as well. You’re welcome, happy to share and enjoy this history with everyone!

[@DesertDrifter]

@@MountainWestProductions tunnel 7 looks to be near basin but nothing comes up on google maps. Maybe it crosses over bison creek at the 15 to the east.

[@MountainWestProductions]

@@DesertDrifter It may, I have look for awhile it’s there and it’s in plain site between that and wickes area I feel. I have seen recent pictures. You think it would be more prominent however. I see the area you mentioned as well!