Amtrak California Zephyr Crossing Donner Pass - September 2021

[@frostfauna1783]

You manage some really cool shots of these trains and you do a good job explaining what's going on. Good little bits of info on the surroundings while waiting for the train, like you did with the damaged autoracks. Nicely done.

[@jjxtwo1]

Thanks for posting this. Back in the '60's & '70's my Grandpa used take me to the Summit to see the trains(plus lots of other places on this route). This brings back a lot of great memories!

[@rob4b]

Still clear up there, went through in November 1998 was at least 10 feet of snow then, great shots

[@RoamingRailfan]

This was filmed in September, heard there was snow 2 weeks later.

[@rob4b]

@@RoamingRailfan I know it says in your title you got there at the right time. I Hiked in November 2002 to experience the environment l the Donner Party went through in the 1840's , beautiful part of the world.

[@cheersgxp2466]

Different local same great video

[@MicrobyteAlan]

First thing I do is go full screen. Great video. Thanks

[@avagd6293]

Roaming railfan you have did it again, making another outstanding video. Keep it up.

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

Awesome video 🚄🚄👍

[@andrewreynolds4949]

Nice! Interesting variety from the usual

[@keonikaig9247]

GREAT video..... Thank you for your day.... !

[@jacklandismcgowan1413]

Thanks …Great video👍👍👍

[@TheDaf95xf]

Nice something a little different 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AppalachiaRRlover]

Spiftacular!!!

[@gr3atdane]

Excuse my ignorance, but why does an 8 car train need to be pulled by two engines? Does the track have steep inclines?

[@RoamingRailfan]

It crosses over 2 mountain ranges on its journey with fairly steep grades plus the second locomotive provides redundancy and power to the cars should one of them brake down mid-trip

[@toddstewart8137]

Is it common for Amtrak to run on concrete ties? I just assumed these heavier trains would run on timber ties.

[@RoamingRailfan]

It is common for Amtrak to be on concrete ties. Concrete ties provide for faster speeds and hold up better in the long run for heavy trains compared to wood ties.

[@toddstewart8137]

@@RoamingRailfan makes sense. Think you mentioned it is UP trackage so I guess they build and maintain this track. Thanks for responding and keep up the great content. Your #1 Canadian fan