Spectacular Trains in 7 Western States (4K) | The Best Trains of 2024

[@michaelstraintalk1943]

Awesome drone action Dan!

[@johnkistner2009]

No fluff, no frills, just awesome cinematography!! Keep up the superb work Dan, and be safe out there trackside.👏

[@kb7yim960]

I wish I could give this video two thumbs up! Spectacular!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you!

[@rickpawl]

Dan, it absolutely boggles my mind, or maybe, blows my mind, how you have put together so many amazingly beautiful scenes and footage of so many different landscapes in all the different seasons and weather conditions. The winter scenes seem more dramatic and amazing to me, not only for their beauty, but also because of the logistics involved in driving, locating, and flying in the cold and snowy weather. You have really created a very impressive body of work that you continue to add to on a regular basis and that will be around for people to marvel at and enjoy for many years, if not forever. I know that it is a labor of love and you should be very proud of what you have accomplished so far. Just… Wow!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Rick you're too kind! Yes the snow stuff is always my favorite and you're right it definitely takes a bit more effort in driving to locations! That's probably one of the coolest things is that this will be around forever (hopefully) for all to enjoy. I'm humbled at your praise Rick so thank you again!

[@m.larkin7187]

I watched this video while on the bike. Thanks for letting me enjoy beautiful snow covered mountains without living in snowy states. The Amtrak portion shows some wildlife and so does the Palouse section. That is a bonus!! This video deserves countless thumbs up & stars. Looking forward to the next video.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so great! You are welcome my friend you're too kind.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Awesome video once again Dan and enjoyed watching and will watch again. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend. Steve

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Steve I'm so glad you enjoyed enough for multiple viewings!

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@TheRailfanDan you're very welcome and no problem. Have a good weekend.

[@trevorcooke8129]

Dan that was absolutely a spectacular freight & commuter trains 🚆 video 📹 the scenery was absolutely beautiful in places, that was mega awesome viewing 👌👍👏

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Trevor you're too kind!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Thanks! YOU are the best !!!!!!!!!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Becky you are wonderful! Thank you thank you more than I can ever say. I am so glad you enjoyed this much. It really does help to continue bringing more great stuff for you and everyone else to see!

[@keithneal3253]

Spectacular. Thank You!

[@SantaFe8076]

Awesome catches!!😊

[@thomasmackowiak]

Thank you, Dan, for this awesome video compilation of trains that you captured in 2024 in the States of Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. The drone and ground footage of the trains and the outstanding scenery the trains were traveling through combined to make this video so great. I appreciate the craftsmanship of your ability to use the drone to combine the trains and the landscape that the trains travel through to create videos for us to enjoy. (Posted on 1 February 2025 at 0014 CST.)

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much my friend you're always too kind! I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@charlesheaton3994]

Worthy of documentary on PBS. Excellent video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Charles you're too kind!

[@jillscheidell8383]

What a year you had, and we so enjoyed watching it! Well done Dan 🫶🏼So proud of you!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Mom it was a good one!

[@billmorrison3714]

It took portions of three days to view the entire video and (like always) it was more than worth every second!

[@TheRailfanDan]

I'm glad you watched the whole thing and enjoyed Bill! Thanks so much!

[@billmorrison3714]

If I had to pick a favorite scene, it has to be the reflection on the Snake River.

[@Zsolti0NYM]

This is an amazing compilation video. The snowy scenes are my favourite. I love it when the locomotives are covered with snow, icicles and everything is frozen on the units. Your last year was a very productive one. Lots of interesting journeys and great catches. The autumn colors in the bonus footage are faboulous. I really like the ground shots there. We can clearly hear the engines, as they struggle climbing the hills. Fantastic update Dan, thanks a lot for your effort.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much my friend! I love when the trains themselves are snow covered as well. You're too kind Z. I always appreciate it.

[@m.larkin7187]

Thanks for the new video. Can’t wait to get on the stationary bike and enjoy. I can already tell that I will lose track of my workout time and get lost in the scenery and the music. You do great work! Keep those videos coming. Take care.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much my friend I hope you enjoy! You're too kind.

[@Qigate]

I am always amazed at your brilliant videography. What a master of the craft !

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much!

[@nonewherelistens1906]

The last section in the Cascades reveals how majestic those mountains are, especially when snow-covered.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I agree!

[@SuperPhester]

TYVM DAN!!! I may make my BEST SCREENSAVER of this EXCELENT TRAIN VIDEO!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Awesome and thank you!

[@PCBill0622]

A great compilation video Dan. Looking forward to this year’s releases and wishing you a blessed and safe 2025!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Bill! The first big thing is planning to head to Tehachapi and Cajon in March or April to hopefully get the peak Spring green there. Looking like I may be able to get the Trona Railroad when I'm out there too.

[@isabellame7326]

Can't wait to get home to put this on my TV!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Me either! 😁 Thank you!

[@isabellame7326]

@TheRailfanDan Oh my Gosh! What a fun ride down memory lane! The reflection, a bald eagle (trying to remember where 🤔) the canyons, Shasta and of course BIG BOY 4014! This video had to have been so much work for you, great job putting it all together! 👏👏 You truly are the only "rail fan" we keep coming back to and so look forward to what you will do next 😎🇺🇲

[@sonshi874]

1:53 quite challenging images. Drone flying in cold conditions while snow fall.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! I've actually learned that drones do better in the snow than in the rain. The propellers are able to clear away most of the snowflakes before they have a chance to land on the drone itself so it can actually stay pretty dry depending on the flakes themselves.

[@finlayfraser9952]

Amazing stuff!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

waved at you both ! We are going to the Palouse falls this spring

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh man you will love it! I am guessing you will drive to it heading East on the highway so after that I suggest driving just 5 miles farther East to see that massive Joso bridge at Lyons Ferry. It really is quite a sight.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

@@TheRailfanDanThe beauty of the palouse. We can't see it all but we can watch your show to see.

[@bruceskehan251]

Thanks!

[@bruceskehan251]

Beautiful video, now just have stay awake! Thanks ☺️

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much Bruce! You are too kind and I appreciate it!

[@LyfovRyan51]

Some great scenery in them videos. I think it's cool that some locomotive Engineers are giving you recognition.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks and yes it is!

[@mitico7328]

ITALY...Complimenti...bellissimo...

[@cjbeyer8340]

Love the UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD-BUILDING AMERICA One carload at a time!!🇺🇸

[@N-Scale]

Beautiful. I want to get in that Junkyard at 1:03:36

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha yeah it looks interesting doesn't it?

[@joebidenbites1015]

amazing, thanks so much Palouse River Canyon is other worldly Your work is spectacular and you must do a lot of planning and traveling to reach some of these remote areas. Must have four-wheel drive on your car. Questions: at 1:28 in video, the barren area, is that a mud side? Where do these hard working engines that travel transContinental reFuel? At Hump yards where they ReShuffle cars? I'll be watching this one again.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yes the Palouse River Canyon is absolutely magnificent! Yes lots of planning and 4WD. Yes massive mudslide from 2008 that shut the line down for 3 months! Many yards are refueling points for trains by fuel trucks.

[@JuliusCaesar3111]

💯👍👊

[@IronHorsefan1869]

what music did you use at during the train race? Awesome video!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks! That first one is called Iko System by Ikoliks.

[@mpaulk2023]

Hey were you able to catch the special that went south on the CORP line last week? I saw it parked in Cottage Grove on the siding, and I'm not sure where it went from there (or if it's still there). It's a single UP SD70ACe #8690 followed by a bulkhead flatcar, a 12-axle low-boy heavy fruity flat car loaded with an absurdly huge transformer, and another bulkhead flatcar. When I saw it, I instantly assumed it would be going to the Roseburg Dillard Lumber mill for installation, but who really knows? Anyway, I hope you caught it as that would've been quite the rarity!

[@TheRailfanDan]

No but I saw posts about it and was wondering where it was headed. That would have been nice to catch!

[@johnking8653]

The West is the Best!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Agreed!

[@Stefan_Boerjesson]

T U just to be a good friend. No way to feel comfortable look at such a long video. Sorry.

[@ronaldrondeau7870]

sorry have to stop watching because the stupid trump may charge trariff on video

[@KensTrains]

As if Dan has control over what ads you see on his videos.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yeah if you're talking about ads I have no control over which ones play for you.

[@johnkistner2009]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Wow John this is extremely generous and I am so thankful! You are too kind and I'm so glad you enjoyed this much. It very much helps to continue bringing you and everyone more great stuff! Thank you thank you!

[@wbix2298]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot much appreciated!