4K CABVIEW: Howling winds and HEAVY snow! 🌨️🌨️❄️🌬️

The roads are closed due to the howling winds and heavy snow over the mountain pass, the trains, for us it's normal service as usual. One of the huge benefits of trains are the ability to traverse areas with horrendous winds and snow due to our weight and mass.
Starting off at Ål I will run a freight train to the freight terminal in Bergen.
The moon is right behind us and it will light up the mountain landscape on our way over.
The trip traverses the mountain pass on the Bergen Line which is one of the most inhospitable environment during winter. It's cold, it's snowy and the weather can turn on you within minutes. You'll even see the stark difference from one side of the Finse tunnel to the other.
Interesting points on the trip has been marked with a ❗ in the chapters section.
Enjoy!
//CHAPTERS:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:32 Map
0:01:04 Ål - Geilo
0:21:10 Geilo - Ustaoset
0:30:04 Snow covered tracks arriving Ustaoset
0:30:56 Ustaoset - Haugastøl
0:40:17 Meeting Eastbound Freight train at Haugastøl
0:42:24 Haugastøl - Tunga (oh look, WABBIT 🐰❗)
0:49:35 Start of very windy section with drifting snow❄️🌬️❗
0:55:20 Tunga - Finse
0:55:59 Start of Moonlit mountain pass with howling winds🌬️❗
1:03:40 Finse - Fagernut (passing the Beilhack snow blower at Finse)
1:07:28 Piston effect in the Finse Tunnel (creating FOG due to pressure change)❗
1:09:07 Arriving Fagernut and waiting for Eastbound Freight Train
1:13:05 Fagernut - Hallingskeid
1:35:09 Start of very SNOWY and WINDY part❄️🌬️❗
1:35:41 Myrdal - Mjølfjell
1:50:59 Mjølfjell - Reimegrend
1:58:23 Reimegrend - Urdland
2:06:02 Urdland - Voss
2:08:10 Waiting for Eastbound Freight train
2:22:57 Voss - Bulken (Meeting Local Service train to Voss at Bulken)
2:31:48 Bulken - Evanger
2:40:18 Evanger - Bolstadøyri (Meeting the Night train to Oslo at Bolstadøyri)
2:49:34 Bolstadøyri - Dale
2:58:25 Dale - Stanghelle (Still extremely SNOWY❄️❗)
3:04:31 Stanghelle - Vaksdal
3:11:50 Vaksdal - Trengereid (Meeting the last Local Service train to Voss)
3:19:47 Trengereid - Arna
3:28:37 Arna - Bergen (going through the NEW Ulriken Tunnel❗)
3:39:22 Arriving Bergen
3:42:07 Starting shunting operations to get to the terminal❗
3:53:08 OUTRO
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[@NorthernMetro]

Words fail me. What an amazingly atmospheric, ghostly journey that was. It’s amazing what that small planet of ours can offer sometimes. We can’t thank you enough, RCG, for sharing this magic with us.

[@memyselfandi1512]

I know! It is a favorite video of mine It is a beautiful world that has gotten tainted by those who wish life harm. Talking about the recent Ohio derailing of train and setting Forever Chemicals on fire this after denying the rights of railroad workers conductors and engineers their rights to strike for fair contracts. What a world. We the good people will win and all will be cleansed.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@khajiitten5252]

I just want to say ty all train drivers for safely transporting us and cargo, supplying the world. Ty RailCowGirl for showing the beautiful scenery and a small inside look on driving train.

[@Deliveredfromevil]

Yes, agree 💯

[@miagunt5623]

Ameen

[@psadelachute363]

Ty - Really, cannot write THANK YOU ?????

[@jamielacourse7578]

Hey...anyone who could do this at night & stay awake? With that rhythm.....forget about it. Super- human.

[@margaritefinney1377]

Amen to that and I also thank Cowgirl for taking us with her on every trip.

[@Txepsiyu]

The internet is amazing. I'm a special effects guy in Houston Texas US enjoying a ride with a Norwegian railroad driver through beautiful and daunting countryside. And I'm loving every second. Thank you!

[@cismercier8009]

How beautiful. So relaxing. Also, I really like how the station masters and other train drivers make a sign to say hello. Must be nice to see in the long hours of solitude.

[@adampoulter5240]

Love the view it's beautiful 😍

[@j.d.4697]

I never thought being a train driver in such a remote place could be such a dream job.

[@Mason58654]

Sure, and if you think it’s nice, it was more exciting in the days of steam locomotives.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks, glad you liked the video :)

[@norfilmshetland]

Wow! The surreal scenes in Finse tunnel, Dale looking like something out of a fairy story, blasting over the Mountain, the ever looming bulk of the mountains. Awesome! Special mention to the rabbit who got a cameo part!

[@kah597]

timestamp for the rabbit, please?

[@RailCowGirl]

@@kah597 It's right there in the description!

[@frombryant6678]

@@kah597 43:30 White hare.

[@edmeko3262]

Looking for the rabbit. Where is the rabbit?

[@frombryant6678]

@@edmeko3262 43:30

[@evelynemorel8396]

I got this video randomly in my feed and I fell in love!!! It’s beautiful and so relaxing to watch! Really lowers my anxiety ❤️

[@Elvenhome]

There is something very restful about watching the shunting at the end. Enjoyed this journey which must have been demanding with the heavy snow and strong winds. You could really see how much reflected the light the moon was giving up in the mountains.

[@jennynilsson5176]

You are a poetic person. Thank you.

[@geraldchristensen2826]

I have Vivaldi on the stereo, RailCowGirl on the screen, and vodka and cranberry in the glass. Time to settle in and enjoy the ride after a long day. Love this channel. Thank you!!!

[@oldgamer1299]

I just can't get enough of these amazing videos

[@RailCowGirl]

Wooohoo!! ❤️

[@deborahhobbs7664]

Yea!!! New RCG! Watching on my big screen TV whist resting my back this morning. Thank you, amazing video as always!

[@edmeko3262]

I come back to this video often when I want exciting relaxation. One of your best and they are all good. Thank You again for giving these videos to us. ❤

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@eastpeak74]

A great ride to fill up a rainy Saturday afternoon for me!! Love it!!

[@chrisf8839]

Thank you so much for another new video. They are really nice and calming to watch. :)

[@paulgirkingirtron5304]

Fabulous RCG I love this one it shows the Harshness and Beauty of the Norwegian Landscape😊

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@susiemcd3941]

Night views of the lit up towns is so gorgeous 😍

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you liked it :D

[@chopperbillintexas5854]

I'm a railfan cowboy from Texas! I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, and I love your videos. Thanks for what you do!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank YOU, for watching, Chopper :D

[@edmeko3262]

I am watching this video again because this is such a nice bit of adventure and beauty. It is an enchanting World you are driving through.

[@pegallen6983]

Another fatastic video RCG! Thank you so much. I particularly enjoy the snowy journeys

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@eldrenbiddle9358]

I was involved in aviation for 30 yr as a systems and avionics instructor and find these videos strangely hypnotic and relaxing. Your integrated transportation systems with it's depth of infrastructure and equipment put us to shame.

[@brianwalton8360]

Of all the rail videos yours are my favourite. Sublime countryside and you’ve done so much to the video quality! Thank you as always.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much! Hoping to bring even more and better quality in the future :D

[@heatherstub]

@@RailCowGirl Even though I'm totally blind, I really, really miss train transportation, because it's severely lacking here in the Southern United States, and it's only getting worse. The air quality suffers, too, and I'm considering leaving the United States and moving back to France or somewhere else where I can obtain transportation and become more mobile and independent. I'm only 57, but my health is suffering over here, and I really need to get back to being mobile and free again, and I just love how amazing Europe is! Question: Do you operate any of these trains, or do you ride them? Like I said, I listen to the videos, as I can't see them. I can read all the comments and descriptions using text-to-speech software, and I hear what I'm typing, so I can correct any mistakes I make which is important to me. Anyway, thank you in advance for the feedback, and thank you so much for such amazing audio quality! I believe it's as important as the visual quality, because that's one way I can take in the "scenery". (Just think: If we could all learn how to use all our senses, how much more considerate and educated we could be!)

[@heatherstub]

Actually, no need to answer my question as to whether you operate this train, because I read further in the comments. Still, if you have anything to share with me, I'm all for it. Thanks again in advance for your efforts. We all really appreciate them.

[@josefinevomberg8437]

Thank you for your work!!!! Love Nighttrains.

[@elizetes7313]

Thank you so much for this. I have been watching it the whole afternoon very relaxing.

[@Sno_opy_ten_14_29]

Awesome ride. Thanks for including the shunting and as always, thanks for sharing.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you for watching :)

[@pererikakerjordet1735]

One of your best RCG!

[@norbertozoiloalvarez6529]

RCG a magical video!! Thanks for sharing them, they are missed with the passing of time!! I confess I feel envy, for not inhabiting those latitudes and chatting with their people. Good luck!!

[@AndyGabrielPowell]

Another riveting video by RCG! I particularly loved the images of Stanghelle before the bridge. Terrific stuff!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@aferdix]

*It's a matter of magic atmosphere. It's all about that, for the viewer. I am italian. In 1998 I was in Norway, with an Avis car. Italy is one of the richest places on Earth, if we talk about Arts, History, natural views, everything. But going by car from Bergen to Oslo teached me that something BIGGER, wider, immense exists in Norway: Mother Nature's been generous, with Norway. By train, as I can now enjoy in my darkened room and full screen, is something MAGIC. I'd find perfectly normal to find a fairy or and elf coming out from nowhere... The sound is good as well. A big "Thank You" to RailCowGirl for this precious show.*

[@aferdix]

When lighting the main headlight, for me is too much.

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

Love these videos RCG. Beautiful scenery👌. Best wishes from the UK.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much! :D

[@coldsteelrails9855]

The cab light greeting is soo cool !

[@papaowl13803]

Again RCG you have done it. Amazing ride great night ride. And the weather made it even better. The ending as you entered Bergan the night lights just blew me away. Thanks RCG. Untill next time.

[@deniszacharov7301]

Спасибо. Очень нравится смотреть ваши видео

[@edmeko3262]

For someone that loves a snowy night out and about in the cab of a train navigating a challenge this is a superb catch! Will watch often in the future.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much! Hope you like my newest video just as much: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKenm42Ih55_d8ksi=17O-8mfZEcapec6U

[@dmtribaltyphoon5001]

There's something soothing listening to an electric train while ya sleep. Only for the horns to go and wake ya up to make sure ya watch the rest of the video. Lol besides this helping me get to sleep it's nice to see Norway from all the way from Alberta Canada

[@dewiz9596]

You had me with “hold my covfefe”

[@KH-vt4op]

Absolutely love your videos of you battling through the snow high up the mountain sides. When I get the chance I watch your train journeys late at night with the lights out as it makes the video look good on my 75-inch 4k tv.❤😊

[@amitc1617]

You're doing great job.. 👍 thanks for sharing beautiful views..🙂

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks a lot for watching!

[@AdrianCarrPiano]

You must have nerves of steel! The night, the weather and the mountain are certainly are formidable challenges! Again thanks much RailCowGirl for your work and sharing the video!

[@johnchildress1297]

This was super peaceful!!!! Thank you for the post

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DirtForester]

I can’t explain why I like these videos so much. I guess partly I get to see your lovely country which I would love to explore some day. Incredible scenery. Thanks so much.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks a lot!

[@martir3499]

Thank you for this. I feel like an arm-chair traveler this way. Excellent. I love these.

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-zn9lo9gu4x]

Грустно не видеть огни города, а как только увидел далёкий огонёк сразу хочется улыбнуться.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks for watching!

[@Evgen-fh4bg]

Спасибо!Красиво!Очень понравилось))))

[@peretandersson3366]

grym video!!! tack för en bra kanal!! from sweden with love!!

[@RailCowGirl]

Takk :)

[@Justbemyselff]

Stunning. Hope the YT algorithm recognizes that so many ppl should see these videos. Much love and stay warm

[@jacobdueholm9855]

Your videos are like meditation for me☺️. Thanks!

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you like them!

[@michaelstewart3763]

@@RailCowGirl Hello

[@duerandaggi]

Captivating, thank you! Visited Bergen in summer, gorgeous!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks a lot!

[@NcWraith]

Such a beautiful night. I love snow. Great video

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much :)

[@zacharyscott9871]

This was a magnificent video. Thanks for posting.

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zacharyscott9871]

@@RailCowGirl Ma'am, I'll bet the temperature up in those mountains--with the wind blowing snow--must have been -20 or so!

[@dndmat]

Aaand I just watched every bit of that. Thank you KZbin for a random thing I did not know I would enjoy. ;)

[@RailCowGirl]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SetInStoneNow]

This is SO cool! SO relaxing! Thanks for posting!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@TheTouristLine]

Fantastic video as always, these videos are what inspired me to do similar here in the UK so thank you!

[@thoughtfinder]

It is best to watch this video in the dark of night which is what I'm doing in my room. Love this video. Thanks for posting

[@koen6812]

Awesome ride.

[@arturojimenez4524]

Hi to the train drivers. I fell hypnotic watching the rails . I can't stop.

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@davefroman4700]

Wooohooo my favorite type of train video!!!

[@lostspace1606]

Excelent Video Thank you

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@rikprince8414]

Very nice! Love these night drives.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@12345fowler]

I LOVE IT

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you! :D

[@Deliveredfromevil]

Oh that sound! I just had to crank the sound up more in that new tunnel, such a smooth sound. 💜💜💜

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

Until the fucking horn

[@an8nymous791]

@@GamingAmbienceLive Can horns fuck? Didnt know this.

[@ayabokti161]

I just subscribed today. Love your channel ❤ It's so calming. Keep up the good work! 👍🥰

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

I'm impressed by the lack of icing problems on the Overhead Line Equipment. Also, I'll hold your covfefe, and hand over a flask of nice chocolate.

[@alansmith2197]

Seeing the yard worker at Bergen makes me think your shop also sells glow-in-the-dark RCG masks as well? 😂😂😂

[@bobegunsgaming]

Thats a lot of tunnels! LOL! Amazing.

[@1044fan]

A perfect Video for a hot summer 👍🏻

[@khalidh4849]

Nice 👍🏻

[@rydermike33]

Many thanks. The Finse tunnel is fascinating.

[@stephenhandrailronin1060]

This channel makes me miss my job as a retired locomotive engineer, my favorite time of the year to run trains was in the winter during a snowstorm, I guess if I lived there I probably wouldn’t have retired

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks for sharing!

[@blueridgepics]

Love love love. Stay safe!!!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@peruseperusing5027]

Awesome clip!!! Loved it!! :) :) :)

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@kellerrailroad8670]

I enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for taking us on your journey. It is relaxing and a great feeling to ride the rails 🤗. Take care

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much :)

[@alanschwartz1157]

Staring ahead into that snow falling is really hypnotic.

[@geologist280]

This reminds me of when I used to drive an antique passenger trolley and work in a rail yard. Love trains of all kinds.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@grahamwalls9379]

Getting to really like these videos now . Another very good one & enjoyed .

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@KCWingBoy]

I’ve discovered this in my recommendations. Great footage.

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kolejowestory]

The tunnels are amazing! What an amazing ride :)

[@RailCowGirl]

They are! Thanks for watching :)

[@thomasschneider762]

Be careful Girl, slow down and don't derail! I'm watching in 2-fold speed, hehe! (I can wait to reach the juicy part)

[@rudolfreiter3089]

All I can say is thanks for the virtual train ride and beautiful scenery. As for the weather, I have plenty of experience driving through this kind of weather. Not by train but by car and truck for I live in Canada.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks for watching :)

[@micheladerry5681]

bellissimo tragitto!!!

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@LPH77]

I was with you right up till the air horn. Woke me out of my calm

[@camotech1314]

Yeah that's the main thing that stops me from falling asleep watching these videos, wish it wasn't there lol

[@jdhinckley1954]

Fabulous. peaceful, and a tonic in a world gone mad. Thank you for creating and sharing!

[@RailCowGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EuroTruckerAdventures]

Really amazing views!

[@ronrichards438]

Wow, you have really mastered nighttime videography 👍👍👍

[@Ziketractormini]

"I love how you keep the video engaging from start to finish!"

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks a lot!

[@christianengest7283]

Tusen takk får denne flotte nydelige videoen har sett denne flere ganger og har dem ofte på i bakgrunnen mens jeg leser:)Gler meg mye til fredagen da den nye videoen kommer:)

[@brettjones5041]

spectacular . great iourney thankyou

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@user-hh8ci1wm7z]

Hold my Covfefe! Excellent! Well done!

[@GaryEdwardswiz]

Hats Off Your Some Brave Rail Cowgirl Driving out in that weather must be a Viking Thing Driving it alone Fascinating seeing what your seeing You desrve all the Praise and rewards doing a risky Job like that Yahhhooo Stay warm and Safe Our Hero

[@Hypsan]

Love these snowie train rides! Could do with fewer or shorter tunnels, but it's not like anything can be done about it, and even THEY have their appeal. Please keep posting these great videos, RailCowGirl! MOOOOch appreciated!! :-)

[@michaellastname4922]

Picture yourself with pick, hammer, and some blasting powder, cutting these humongous tunnels by hand. Kudos to the Norwegians!

[@robertlucas9357]

That's so awesome I love that view 💯💯😎👍👍😍

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks 👍

[@rninrvr]

Have just begun watching and several comments on this great winter, nighttime video. Looks to me, from the map at the beginning, that this train took the northern route to Honefoss. Also at Geilo, as you were coming into the town, off to your left, were lights on the side of the mountain, ski slope by chance. Will continue to watch this westward trip.

[@jackmiller7324]

wonderland I love snow❄️🇳🇴 love from canada🇨🇦

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks, glad you like it :)

[@NickB_Yorkshire]

Great stuff as always RCG. Love the comments at the start about the snow not being a problem. Here in the UK, if we get just a tiny bit of snow they cancel most of the trains immediately 🙄. Keep up the great work. Love these videos 😍

[@jackmiller7324]

meme of uk lol

[@camotech1314]

UK is afraid of snow more than the plague

[@tabithamashburn8786]

Meme of American South. Panic ensues if we see a single snowflake.

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

excellent journey. thank you

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you for watching!

[@rosebud6485]

I would love to ride on the train. So peaceful. There are trains that pass near my house. They’re very loud but I’m so used to them that even with my bedroom window open, they don’t wake me up! I live in the mountains of West Virginia in the USA. Both trains would have beautiful scenery. ❤

[@IlyaGilmanov]

Love you channel. Again😊

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much 😀

[@terrisantiago9128]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you so much :D

[@keecowang424]

WHAT A GREAT RIDE

[@RailCowGirl]

Thank you!

[@Fusselwurmify]

Watching this from sandy plains where infrastructure development is limited by NIMBYs instead of mountains: this railroad is amazing & wild & scary & probably expensive. Love it.

[@RailCowGirl]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonwhitehurst4508]

thanks railcowgirl.hello from England🇬🇧