Scenic Portneuf River Idaho Trains (4K) | The Granger Line | Short Segment July 2024

[@johnfisherjr.5911]

Beautiful video! So relaxing to watch.

[@argeesart8567]

You are right this is a very scenic area! A very relaxing and fun video and as always love your music choice...Thank you for all your hard work!

[@TheRailfanDan]

You are welcome and thank you for watching and enjoying! 😁

[@isabellame7326]

I really needed this, this morning. Such beautiful scenery & music, I haven't even finished watching yet! Thanks Dan!❤

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well then I'm glad I could upload one! I am trying hard to do one every Saturday but may not always be able to be that way. Thank you and glad you enjoyed!

[@isabellame7326]

Idk if you saw a reply telling you we did get to see Big Boy! I took some videos that I uploaded, terrible quality, but we had such an amazing time I had to take some and upload them. We almost missed it because of confusion on the website. Luckily we went with our gut and caught it right when it started to leave. His whistle is breathtaking!! Couldn't believe how loud it was!! What an amazing experience!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@isabellame7326 Yes I think I remember seeing you say that! It really is a sight to behold in person and that whistle absolutely shook my soul! Breathtaking indeed.

[@isabellame7326]

@@TheRailfanDan perfect way to describe it!! ❤️ We thought it was really cool that it didn't have a helper. ❤️ We just watched our terrible videos again lol a day we will never forget.

[@kenwoodbury1888]

Magnifique. Thanks for another great one.

[@carborappi]

One of the best videos I've ever seen! Thanks so much Dan

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well that is too kind, thank you!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

What wonderful views and beautiful scenery Dan! Very nice share, have a Great weekend our friend! (Dave).

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Dave!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@TheRailfanDan you're very welcome.

[@joebidenbites1015]

Dan, thanks for showing us Idaho and reminding me again why I need to get out of NJ! I'm voting your videos the most relaxing on the RailFan Times. The audio of those engines on the grade is impressive. Those diesels are so powerful and reliable. Seeing the long windy train puts me in awe when I see 2 engines pulling away at such a lengthy train! Never will get use to that sight.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much my friend you are too kind! I'm so glad you enjoyed.

[@ghewitt94]

Another good one. Thanks Dan.

[@jaircampos4074]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO ! VERY BEAUTFUL ! IDAHO IS WONDERFUL !

[@TheRailfanDan]

🙂

[@hcrun]

Beautiful, Dan. 👍

[@bruceskehan251]

Thank you SO much for this treasure…never been in that part of Idaho……..may never get in that area but if not for your talent and hard work,THANK YOU. Brewske

[@TheRailfanDan]

You're too kind Bruce thanks so much! It's a pretty neat corner of the state I think. Glad I could show you and others.

[@michaelberger8137]

Nice to have coffee and a pumpkin donut while watching another installment from Railfan Dan!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Michael! Yes that does sound great!

[@PaulA-yh7kr]

Thanks for your time Dan. That was a long train for sure but that is what it takes to move the goods. Paul

[@Railfan77]

The eastbound stacker at the start is an ITAG4(Tacoma, WA-Joliet, IL). At times it has been running with 170-200+ cars running 2x1x0.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I wondered if that was the ITAG but didn't know. They sure give it the least amount of power possible.

[@AdamV1313]

@@TheRailfanDan there are only 2 stackers that grace the PNW for UP now days, one each way. The ITAG4 and IG4SE with the usual B or Second sections thrown in as well. Other then those 2 its the one each way for Z trains as well. A far cry from what it was years ago. As for the power situation, most eastbound trains shed power in pocatello and run at the bare minimum for TPA for the trip to Green River.

[@snchilders]

Excellent aerial long-shots, Dan. You're reaching a bit farther from home again.

[@TheRailfanDan]

That's my goal! Thank you!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Well done Dad and Dad !!

[@trainmaster9323]

Beautiful !!

[@jimmd68]

Nice to see some great footage from my home turf! You just caught a bit of Mike's Place across the highway from Pebble Creek Road at 13:38.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh ha very cool!

[@Zsolti0NYM]

The intermodal train's lead locomotive is an AC4460, which is one of my big favourites. It's good to see the old Hammerhead is still working hard and earning their keep. The vegetation is beautiful here, especially along the rivers. Looks like Idaho isn't as dry as Nevada is in the summer months. The rolling hills are also very pretty. And I think Lava Hot Springs is one of the coolest town names ever. 😀 Great trailer again Dan. I'm sure the full length version will be very spectacular.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I like those 6000's as well! Great to see them still in service. Yes definitely seems more lush here than Nevada overall. Glad you enjoyed my friend. Thank you!

[@VolkerLütge]

Best greats from germany ! Absolut fantastisch!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Danke! So glad you enjoyed!

[@bruceskehan251]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much Bruce! You are too kind.

[@PCBill0622]

Another Saturday blessing Dan. I traveled US30 many times and found it a very scenic and interesting route. In addition to trains I found interesting stops in Lava Hot Springs, Soda Springs, Montpellier and Kemmerer, WY (birthplace of JC Penneys)

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Bill. Hey that's super cool had no idea about JC Penneys. Never would have thought that in small town Wyoming.

[@PCBill0622]

@@TheRailfanDanthe name of JC Penny’s store was “Golden Rule” founded in 1898.

[@Dreamworld986]

Gorgeous scenery once again Dan. I'm guessing those "smooth sided" mountains are volcanic in nature. I'm very interested in things like that. Yes, that intermodal was very long. I was trying to see if at some point I could see the whole train and stop the video and count the cars but I couldn't. Then you could multiply the average car length by the number of cars and get an idea of how long it is. Just amazing the length of these trains. Thanks again for sharing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a bunch I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@andrerecken3971]

as always first-class shots, especially the scenes from 12:00 onwards

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot!

[@J3scribe]

A truly beautiful corner of Idaho. If UP ever decides to take Big Boy to Portland, they would do well to include this route in one direction.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well this is where it just ran heading back home East during the Westward tour. It was wonderful!

[@MychaelHall24]

That’s a long intermadel Train you caught there Dan

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you, Dan, for another tease video that will be part of a longer video on Union Pacific's Granger Line! The scenery on this portion of the Granger Line seems the same except for a few locations where some farming is taking place. Are the any industries Granger Line or is it a point-to-point railroad line? I enjoyed watching te trains in this video!(Posted on 2 ovember 2024 at 2328 CDT.)

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Thomas! There are some industries but only a few and very big. Coal facilities farther East into Wyoming and there are a couple industries on a branchline out of Soda Springs but I don't have much info on them.

[@garykcs5532]

Outstanding Dan, how did you know where to go and film before hand, did you do alot of research??? How long is your battery last in your drone? Keep up the great work. Hope to see ya next year when we are in Oregon. Gary

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Gary! Yes I spend a lot of time on Google Maps and Earth looking up spots and where I can position myself to fly from to make the most of an area. Batteries last between 30 and 40 minutes depending on how aggressive you fly.

[@RobertFarrington-dh1kq]

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Wow you are so generous thank you so so much! I really appreciate it and am very glad you enjoy my videos enough to donate!

[@wbix2298]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks very much!!