The Moffat Road Part 1 | Denver to East Portal

[@kens.3729]

Family got to visit this Area as a Kid many Summers on Vacation from STL. My Dad’s Aunt had a Cabin near Tunnel 28 (between Wondervu & Pinecliffe) before it was Day Lighted. Walked the Scary Tunnel 27 many times. 😬 Thanks for the Great Video. 👍

[@harrisonofcolorado8886]

I got this DVD for Christmas a few years ago. And the line from Denver to Glenwood Springs is especially scenic when you ride either the California Zephyr or the Winter Park Express!

[@kirkzevola5004]

Wow words can't describe how amazing how much footage you and your team has captured back in 2012. Its hard to believe that this was eleven years ago. Outstanding job and keep up with the hard work.

[@7ideaproductions]

Thank you very much!

[@J3scribe]

A tough piece of railroad to give thorough coverage, but y'all did a magnificent job. I really appreciate your effort and dedication, and your marvelous videography.

[@7ideaproductions]

Thank you very much!

[@YellowCatBooks]

@@7ideaproductions I appreciate the videography and narration, but your editing is also excellent.

[@scotty4579]

The 6402 was a great catch with SPs on each end , one of my favourite dvds i own

[@waynecolvard3804]

I am so glad these programs can be seen on KZbin. I've never been able to buy any of the DVDs because of financial reasons and now, I'm finally able to see these fine programs here on KZbin. I've seen 2 or 3 others so far and I am loving them! I look forward to seeing tons more of these programs! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@BobSmith-mj7ik]

Alright!! 2 hours of fantastic trains.👍

[@deriko8144]

It's good to see the very last legends southern pacifics units

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Great Video and Beautiful scenery.The attention to the perfect shots .I need some of those Pine cones . Every time a train honks at you I wave too. Now I know Amtrak runs by there too.I might have to take that trip sometime. My Grandson is here , He says Grandma are those Oregon Trail ruts going up the hills? I said probably they are Fence line roads. Oh He said . It is Montana ..Can't wait for Part two. That track and Tunnels . your videos are awesome . Mr Moffat did a great job ! Grandson said ..

[@7ideaproductions]

Your grandson is right. Mr. Moffat did a great job. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@MaverickTG86]

That big grade up out of Denver was awesome. I did a trip from Denver to Grand Junction on the west bound California Zephyr. BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@YellowCatBooks]

I grew up in NW Colorado where David Moffat was a legend. His private rail car, the Marcia, sits near the city park in Craig and as a kid we went inside all the time, as it had been restored and was open to the public. We thought it was quite opulent, though in retrospect, it wasn't any more so than most. I rode one of the last passenger runs from Steamboat Springs to Craig as a child before it was discontinued. Your videos are truly top drawer. Thanks for posting!

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

Wow good work sir😍😍

[@petesopenrailsvideos]

That's another great video and some of that footage is simply breathtaking. Thanks for some amazing work!

[@paul-andrelarose3389]

One cannot but be impressed by the vision and engineering that made this route possible - well before the era of aerial mapping and GPS technology. It is unfortunate however that the maintenance of the historical portals (marker 1:39:56+) appears to have been neglected. 2023/10/01. Ontario, Canada.

[@alexmanne]

Right in my backyard. I've done a lot of hiking up around Coal Creek mountain and Eldorado Canyon to watch trains. Great footage and narration. I enjoyed this.

[@7ideaproductions]

You've got an awesome backyard!

[@bendavis6722]

my father was raised during the great depredation in the state of Colorado Bolder Colorado my father helped build the Moffet tunnel before moving to San Francisco California way back when sorry for any misspells or mistakes in spelling.

[@bendavis6722]

I meant Moffat sorry about that.

[@ianchromebook7262]

​@7ideaproductions Better Safe than fast

[@geomodelrailroader]

Welcome to The Moffat Sub. If you want to see it in action Virtual Railfan has cameras at Big 10 if you are interested.

[@orbitsrailfanvids]

Theres also a trainz dlc route with with the moffat tunnel and big 10

[@AustinWesternRailfan]

A live feed for a line that only sees like 10 Trains in a 24 hour span? Kind of a waste of money if you ask me. Nothingness, it's still a cool route

[@royzug2847]

Another great video with spectacular scenery. It's interesting how the Colorado topography has influenced track alignment. As an aside, it's nice to see today's railroads remembering past railroads with heritage units.

[@bin6514]

This is very entertaining but also very important work. Stunning quality of video and it will be scrutinized and enjoyed for decades to come.

[@davidholder3207]

Stunning photography that matches an amazing piece of railroad engineering. I don't imaging that David Moffat foresaw trains a mile plus long negotiating his track. My only complaint is the number of adverts in the video, They really spoil the viewing.

[@BlakesTrainsandMore4014]

Awesome Video! Lots of AC44s, and AC60/44CWs and Former SP engines in this video!

[@walterpalmgren6873]

Can’t wait for PART 2 !!!! 😊

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Excellent photography job/illustrated train 🚂route maps. Enabling viewers to better understand what the orator is describing. Jimmy Rogers was a genuine break men. Till he switched to a singing career 🎸🎶. The " Singing Break Men " he was dubbed. Unfortunately passing his lifespan at 35/from tuberculosis in 1933 😇. Enjoying this presentation from the comfort zone of my computer room. Along the " Space Coast " 🚀of Florida 🐊🐊. Wishing viewers/R.R. Employees a safe/healthy/prosperous ( 2024 )🌈🎉😉.

[@MrEricmopar]

Beautiful footage. There is a live rail cam above Arvada, CO, watching Big 10 Curve now. It can be found at Virtual Railfan's KZbin channel.

[@jamescotter5376]

That was a great video is probably one of the better ones I've ever seen on the Eastside of The moffat tunnel it's a damn shame you can't get into South Boulder canyon better cuz there are some beautiful shops of Gross reservoir all it's great keep them coming my grandfather worked up on the hill when it was going over the that was a great video it made me miss my Grandpa thank you

[@vernonmatthews181]

Great to see at "1:33:58" those triple DPU's defying gravity at East Portal of the Moffat tunnel 👏 👌 BTW, Greetings from New Zealand 🇳🇿 ❤

[@johnrockstone]

FANtastic scenery and a wonderfully informative video!🙂🙂🙂

[@kens.3729]

Amtrak California Zephyr is Great. Spend a Night or two in Glenwood Springs, CO, and Swim in the World’s Largest Outdoor Hot Spring Pool Open Year Round. 👍🙏

[@williammadona7668]

Vídeo sensacional, falta algum simulador lançar esta rota, seria demais.

[@O-PAC]

Great video and great scenery! I absolutely love Colorado and the Rockies. Such great weather and things to see and do. Loved seeing the SP units in the consists. Really broke up the monotonous yellow.

[@vanlifeonthego6684]

When you think about the work and engineering involved with this and most of it over 100 years ago is quite something. The Eisenhower tunnel is amazing but the Moffat is right there. Don't want to overnight on a train, would never fall asleep, but would take Den to Glenwood Springs for sure. The Rocky Mountaineer looks nice but man that ride is pricey. The service and food/drinks look nice, but for around $3K less for a couple to take the Zephyr would be an easy decision for us.

[@williammunford476]

Wow great vidieo great narration thank you on a side note the climent green people want to replace diesel power with electric this i gota see if. I live long

[@dupdrewww]

Great video

[@railyardfilms6491]

Awesomeness

[@PonderosaRancher330]

Amazing Footage.

[@brendanwilliams7291]

Good job, pity that David Moffat died in 1911 nearly broke and never got to see the Moffat Tunnel opening.

[@AmericanSteelProductions]

Hey man! Ive been watching your stuff since the early 2010s when your productions aired on RFDTV during Trains And Locomotives! Great production as always! Im also glad to see that some of these are being posted to the public! Cant wait to see more! Also do you have a quick rundown or video of the current equipment that you use? The quality is perfect

[@7ideaproductions]

Thank you for your kind words! Back in 2012, the Moffat video series was shot on a Sony Z5U. My current go-to camera is the Sony Z280. It is perfect for the type of run-and-gun shooting that these videos require. Everything is edited in either Adobe Premiere Pro or Davinci Resolve.

[@AmericanSteelProductions]

​@@7ideaproductions Awesome thanks for the info!

[@derrickwong5337]

Good show!!!!

[@DoorSlammersPlus]

Its got the fence around it now. I was there yesterday.

[@spencercohen2673]

Best asmr ever

[@TrainsStorms]

Nicely done ❤

[@MikeA-mu5vv]

Fantastic video, very entertaining and informative. Would love to know (if at all) how traffic patterns have changed on this line since this was filmed. I spent some time in Glenwood in early 2022 and remember seeing the Amtrak stop through town but not much freight.

[@DougGrinbergs]

1:14 looks like Rattlesnake Gulch Tunnel 8, 10 area viewed from Eldorado Canyon Trail

[@denisetindall1487]

I like train videos on KZbin 👍

[@sonnygower8242]

Dude hanging his arm out the Amtrak window like its a car!

[@shospulecolupis9718]

Yea, I noticed that too. Kinda expected him to stick his hand out the window and pitch it up and down in the wind like an airplane wing.

[@craiglawin193]

You are not supposed to have the windows open on Amtrak

[@Trashman702]

I never knew SP ran flashing ditch lights. I thought that was just a CSX and NS thing

[@Baldo600]

Really like the videos, but you only record trains out west?

[@zacmoore6209]

Can u do a sand patch grade documentary

[@rogerthomas2268]

Quite interesting that there is no stack trains on this route. 🤔

[@Trainmaster1907]

I believe the tunnels are too low

[@ralphbyles142]

Am I right to observes the scene at Rollins that both east bound and west bound trains are loaded with coal?

[@7ideaproductions]

Actually what appears to be a westbound in the siding is the rear of another eastbound.

[@kens.3729]

He is Obviously Right! ALL Empties go Back to get Re-Loaded and ALL Loaded go in the Opposite Direction to Provide us Power. 👍🙏

[@stephenn6200]

What year was this footage taken? The coal traffic on this line is nearly nonexistent these days.

[@7ideaproductions]

This program was shot in 2012. Glad we did when we did.

[@stephenn6200]

@@7ideaproductions Nice! That makes a lot of sense. I live not too far form Big 10 curve. It’s a shame how light traffic is these days.

[@5thman677]

How many trains a day do you see up there?

[@4trainproductions]

Hey! Would you wanna give me some tips and tricks for railfanning around here?

[@DougGrinbergs]

Suggestion: enable tip jar for donations

[@PonderosaRancher330]

So the three puller units have to do all the work while the rear DPU quit. Such a quitter locomotive.

[@SPRailfan4449]

So your telling me you guys filmed this when LeBron won his first championship?

[@kelvintorrence5994]

D.p.u allllllllllllritety

[@michaeldennis9063]

GE’s just dont sound as good as EMD’s pulling a heavy train

[@dakotamurray7184]

I feel your pain.