Soaring the Rails Ep. 7 | Modoc Line: Howards Gulch | May 11, 2024

Episode 7 features Howards Gulch on the Modoc Line which is the steepest part of the line that remains in use today. This was taken right in the middle of Spring so the foliage is quite green compared to what you might see the rest of the year.
Shot with the DJI Air 3
Music is used from Artlist
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[@terin1862]

I drive this way to Reno...often. The scenery between K Falls and Susanville is my favorite. 🙂

[@valeriebassett3107]

You really do a fantastic job with all of your films. Thank you so much. You are amazing. God bless you and stay safe out there. 🙏

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Valerie!

[@pv4669]

Pretty cool. Like a virtual cab ride.

[@bradleyjanes2949]

Great vid , what a location,very 😎 TY

[@TedNewkirk]

I'm not tiring of these at all. LOVE seeing the virtual "train ride" we otherwise could never experience!

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@TedNewkirk Thanks Ted!

[@argeesart8567]

This is great...I love these "soaring" videos...I hope I didn't get too much popcorn oil on the controls while I was living vicariously in your little done again!!! Thank you!!! OH!...and more please!😃😃😃

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@argeesart8567 Haha thank you that made me laugh! Good one. There will be more!

[@bruceskehan251]

Thank you so much,even with no trains in sight it was entertaining,felt like a cab ride! B.

[@49224358]

Wow! Magnífica filmación! Realmente disfruté mucho este video.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you!

[@billmorrison3714]

I could watch these episodes on a continuous loop all day. I love this series.

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@billmorrison3714 Thanks Bill!

[@Balerio2357]

Absolutely beautiful scenery and excellent job flying ! Awesome video Dan ! Greetings from SoCal; - Larry

[@visitcrete-2866]

DJI Air 3..... Cruise Control .....Wonderful..!!!!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

No cruise control here! 100% flown manually (GPS mode still).

[@snchilders]

Very cool, I kept imagining I was zipping along on a rail cart.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very cool flight and video Dan, with relaxing tune-age too! 👍 (Dave).

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Dave!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@TheRailfanDan Your very welcome.

[@Vman7757]

Love this one. Thank you for sharing. By the way I enjoyed meeting you with the Big Boy 4014. Again thank you for sharing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! From Portola in the evening right?? Yes I do remember and it was great talking with you!

[@PaulA-yh7kr]

Thanks for the ride. Paul

[@railyardfilms6491]

Incredible

[@bruceskehan251]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so very much Bruce!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Let"s fly !!

[@Zsolti0NYM]

This was another interesting flight. It's icredible how rocky certain sections are on this line. I assume the huge boulders can cause problems after a big storm. The rolling hills are fantastic on both sides. The spring colors are indeed lovely, everything is fresh and healthy. Amazing footage again Dan. You really feel these low flights.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Z! You're too kind as always.

[@thomasmackowiak]

This was a fantastic ride down the Howards Gulch portion of the Union Pacific Railroad's (former Southern Pacific) Modoc Line in Northern California, Dan! I enjoyed the crew's eye view of the line. The scenery is not spectacular in this area. It did provide a variety of differing vistas as we moved through the area. (Posted 17 July 2024 at 1830 CDT.)

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much Thomas!

[@AmirRahmani3D]

Bro your videos are AWESOME

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@LouT1501]

Hey, Dan, thanks for an excellent Soaring video. BTW, I posted a couple older Modoc photos on Facebook for your enjoyment.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Hey thanks for posting those Lou they were nice to see.

[@LouT1501]

@@TheRailfanDan I have more that I will post in the future.

[@mediaprducr]

I really like your videos. Btw I filmed the Chihuahua El Pacifico railway for a PBS special in 2004.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Very cool!

[@douglaspolinder9232]

Now that is an amazing line. Rode the whole thing on the pilot of a GP38 in 1998.

[@tomharrington1393]

🚂🚂🚂

[@gulfcoastliving3186]

Will you be doing an episode on the old branch line from weed up to Ashland? I know it’s not main line but last I checked it was still used to move freight up to Southern Oregon.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I have actually covered all of that and some of it more than once! If you search Siskiyou Line on my channel you should find them easy enough. I know I've done one on the Weed to Hornbrook train and back and a couple on the Medford to Hornbrook and back. Mind you it was before I started voice over narration.

[@gulfcoastliving3186]

@@TheRailfanDan that’s great! Thanks for the info. I will search them out. I’ve spent a lot of time along that line but it’s rare to catch trains since they’re more infrequent. I appreciate your work. Thanks, again.

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@gulfcoastliving3186 Yes that's right only once or twice a week currently I believe? Thank you for your kind words!