Special Oregon Trunk Passenger Train (4K) | BNSF OS Train Deschutes Canyon & more | June 10, 2023

[@billmorrison3714]

Gorgeous!

[@keithneal3253]

Outstanding video. This has to be one of the best train vids I have seen on YT. The vistas/ scenery, the engineering that went into that track route and on top of that your skill as a drone pilot. Outstanding.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Keith! I'm absolutely obsessed with this canyon for the scenery. I caught a couple of freight trains in the canyon later in the day which will be the next video I upload so stay tuned.

[@Dwight-nd6yc9gt4m]

Dan, Thank You! Again for such a spectacular video of BNSF. Very rare to see a passenger train other than Amtrak. I also love how you show how beautiful the Pacific Northwest is.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot! Even more rare to see one of these executive trains on this line. They occur less than once a year on average.

[@KCTopDawg]

Wonderful video! The chase was 🔥

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh yeah it was! I was on the road at 1am and made it to that first location around 6am! Big effort.

[@bruceskehan6189]

Absolutely a work of cinematic treasure. Appreciate the work and this may be one of your best works of Art. I Thank You. Brewske !

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Bruce! I feel fortunate to live relatively close to this region.

[@johnanderson781]

Beautiful work.

[@snchilders]

Dan, you've outdone yourself. And, thanks to you, I am a big fan of the line down the Deschutes, too.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! I have been obsessed with the Deschutes River Canyon for some years and I can never get enough of it!

[@trainmaster9323]

Beautiful !

[@tracksidemike]

Fantastic RailFanning awesome view Thanks for sharing well done👍🏻. Have a great weekend 😎🚂🫵

[@Zsolti0NYM]

I like the bridges the most in this video. They are amazing and I'm sure it was difficult to build them on those particular locations. The landscape is magical everywhere, I'm certain the passengers loved every minute of this journey. Awesome and unique footage again Dan, thanks a lot for your efforts.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks again Z! I'm obsessed with Twin Crossings and can never get enough of them. I recently wondered how long of a video I could put together of just trains at that location. I bet it could be about a 40 minute video! Maybe will have to do that someday.

[@kamranshabbir6258]

I like American railroads, bridges, and landscape..... America is great in every aspect.

[@TheRailfanDan]

As do I! I feel very fortunate to live where I do and try not to take it for granted.

[@kamranshabbir6258]

@@TheRailfanDan your videos are attractive for me. i m from pakistan. God bless you Dan

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@kamranshabbir6258 Thank you so much! It's great to know you're a fan from Pakistan and enjoy my videos from the USA!

[@kamranshabbir6258]

@@TheRailfanDan in past i have commented so many times and you have replied Dan. u r great and friendly man

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@kamranshabbir6258Well thank you very much! I believe that it is important to reply to you and my other fans. Everyone is so thoughtful about what they comment to me.

[@PCBill0622]

Oh my! You have set a new bar in railfan video excellence. How blessed those VIP’s were to see the Canyon on a gorgeous day. Your drone pilotage continues to amaze me. I presume your footage around Wishram was controlled from the other side of the Columbia. You have a great deal of confidence in your flying skills and drone battery to cross open water like that. Thanks for including Maryhill as well-another beautiful location.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Bill! Correct I was on the other side of the river at Wishram. That isn't too terribly far of a distance but there are definitely times when I can't fly in the Gorge due to the high winds. Just happened to be lucky enough that it wasn't too severe that morning. I was glad to capture Maryhill but knew it would be a sprint to catch up to them again for some other location after that.

[@Qigate]

As always .... superb and beautiful. Thanks for making the effort. It is appreciated.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! It's my pleasure!

[@wallybelp1]

Amazing. Thank you for this video.

[@Perfusionist01]

That was a beautiful video. Thanks for sharing your efforts with us!

[@DesertTOON]

Wow fantastic Vid. I like to get a ticket for this train!

[@andrehaas4913]

Danke!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Bitte!! Thank you so much! Very much appreciated!

[@charlescoghlan2855]

You keep spoiling us with such great videos of this quality, subject matter, and locations. Thank you for the extra effort you took to make this video based on when the OS train would be in this section of track. You are a master at your craft and watching it is truly enjoyable.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Did you get a sense of the timeframe a bit then? I caught them at South Junction just after 6am which meant I left to head to this region about 1am to make it here in time... It ended up being worth it in my mind but I was wiped out bad at the end of the day! Thanks a lot for your kind words Charles!

[@N-Scale]

I was expecting a Big Wig to moon us out the back window !!!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

If you look real close at that first rear shot along the river at South Junction you can see the guy in the blue shirt point at the drone and looks like he also takes a picture of it with his phone. Pretty cool.

[@N-Scale]

@@TheRailfanDan It would be even more cool if they Hired you. Mike

[@timothymclaughlin6860]

Wow Dan Outstanding work! We are absolutely fascinated with the twins crossing location. What a treat for the eye! Beautiful train that BNSF Executive Train is. We sure as heck don’t have country like this in Kansas . What a visual feast! Thank you so much for all your hard work 🙂

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much! I feel pretty privileged to live out here with spectacular scenery like this! I can never get enough of filming at Tunnel 2 let alone the whole canyon itself!

[@randallandress4685]

Outstanding!

[@thisjared]

Great video, Dan!

[@janekearney5368]

It has been a joy to me to watch your progress from your first drone to now. Keep up the good work. Very proud of you.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Jane glad you watched! This was a special train that I have wanted to film through here for some years but they only run one like this less than once a year if that. I was on the road at 1am to make it to that first location at just after 6am. A massive effort for this one!

[@sptrains]

You área the Best Dan!

[@sptrains]

Are... Sorry

[@jbdbackfan]

Wow what a great catch! What a great video per usual Dan

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot!

[@franmuller9873]

Amazing work! Congrats on the new drone!!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks and thanks! It has been a lot of fun to use!

[@smcnish1droid]

Another great video! Every time I drive along that part of I84 I hope to see a BNSF train going across that bridge or running on the OR side of the river. I can see why that is a favorite location.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot! Yes the Oregon Trunk along the Deschutes is one of my all time favorite regions.

[@thomasmackowiak]

Dan, thank you for this exceptional video! The BNSF Officer Special train was beautiful. The scenery is exceptional. The drone footage of the train traveling along the Deschutes River Canyon over the top. I noticed that as the train crossed the Deschutes River into tunnel Number 2 and then coming out of the tunnel and crossing the river again, that the engineer slowed the train so that the passengers could take in the beauty of the surroundings. In looking at the video, I kept wondering how you were able to control the drone as it followed the train along the Canyon. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Thomas! I as well thought they slowed down at Tunnel 2 for the riders but later in the day I caught a freight train right near there and they were slow rolling through as well so there must have been some slow order in place. I'm glad there was because it gave more recording time!

[@mpaulk2023]

Okay I think it's time for a road trip to Wishram!!! 🤪🤣😂

[@mpaulk2023]

Also a few questions for ya; do you know why there was such a speed restriction around Tunnel 2, and what was the track speed outside of Wishram, because they were indeed smashing through that area, wow! Lol

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@mpaulk2023 I forgot to put that info in at tunnel 2 and I was going to. There was definitely some slow order right through there. Otherwise it's 25mph. Most of the canyon is 35mph.

[@richblacklock]

Thanks for the effort! Wonder how many people were on the train.

[@funnelfan]

Very Nice video. Just wish more trains ran down the Oregon Trunk. It's quite the rugged landscape and great for photography.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot! Is that you Ted? I wholeheartedly agree. I can never get enough of the canyon.

[@grahamfrench9874]

Dan. You said at the outset that you put in a big effort for this one. Let me tell you it sure paid dividends. Absolutely superb vision.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! The big effort was getting on the road at 1am and making it to that first location at about 6am!

[@tedmaas3588]

I gotta Say Dan, U find the most beautiful locations for your drone video's. Ted

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Ted that's what it's all about for me!

[@robertmcdonnold3038]

Give yourself a pat on the back. Your photography skills are on another level.

[@locolorenzo]

Dan, this video is mike-dropping, awesomely amazing!😲 The D.R. Canyon is my favorite in USA, along with MRL, and Thompson & Fraser in CA. Yes, the Mavic does a beautiful job, as does it's operator.😊 🚂Lawrence

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Lawrence! It's one of my all time favorites too no question! I really hope to capture the canyon when it's covered in snow someday.

[@locolorenzo]

@@TheRailfanDan I never thought about snow there.🤔 Of course! Wow, I wish you success in that endeavor.🍷

[@RonStanek]

The train roster, for those who enjoy the names. Isn't that why they name'em!? BNSF # 3870 - ET44C4 Caton Pass #66 Mt. Rainier #51 Rollins Pass #68 Gloriana Pass #52 Trinchera Pass #67 Steven's Pass #69 Raton Pass #65 Maria's Pass #64 Topeka #6 Gerald Grinstein #1 Carl Rice #31 Valley View #29 Fred Harvey #11 William B. Strong #32

[@TheRailfanDan]

Nice Ron thanks!

[@JGioia12]

i love bnsf's office car train, but i think it would be awesome if they decided to restore something unique to pull it with. what comes to mind is either a modernized fp45 or something really wild like an e9. they could do a warbonnet paint scheme with the current colors to tie into the stainless of the cars too.

[@cphilpot]

Sir! you set a high bar indeed. The engine emerging from tunnel 2 and crossing the bridge is fantastic work. So many amazing shot, the long rolling shot with the camera trailing the final car is a real solid shot. And the big question, how many times did you have to relocate and relaunch drones to capture this event? just spectacular results from very good field work and prep.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I appreciate that! This would have been 5 total different launches of the drone.

[@titusrider7948]

Wow!!! This is truly fantastic, it's got to be the best train video on YT. Are you controlling the drone from rear of last car?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! No I wish I was that would be amazing.

[@RonStanek]

Wonder if they do breakfast in the superdome car? I would.

[@TheRailfanDan]

When I got up real close to it at Tunnel 2 and the light shines through you can see it's completely empty! I couldn't believe it! What a waste.

[@RonStanek]

Yup, I see that at 5:34. I'd love to be there having a coffee or 😋🍷.

[@joehacker6412]

Dan, great video, thanks! Is it more difficult to chase a passenger train than a freight train? Aren't they running faster?

[@shak0009]

Fantastic video as always, could you tell me where tickets can be purchased for this adventure?

[@TheRailfanDan]

This one is mighty exclusive! Only for high up BNSF executives and executives of their customers as far as I'm aware.

[@55VickyV]

Are the paths on the sides of the double trestles part of a trail?

[@TheRailfanDan]

It's a BLM road that follows the river.

[@retiredafce3373]

How can someone get tickets for this excursion?

[@TheRailfanDan]

If only one could! This would be either special BNSF employees and/ or executive customer staff.

[@wmtrader]

the music is very loud. I had to turn my computer's speaker volume and the video's volume way down to watch this video but then I gave up and just muted the video.