Ultimate Soldier Summit (4K) | Striking Autumn Colors & Amazing Catches | Oct. 2023

[@UVJ_Scott]

This brings back memories. My wife and I traveled this canyon every week for a summer as we managed a campground near the summit. Railways always have the best views of the landscape.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh very cool!

[@williamsery3686]

As 1968 graduate of Utah State University, I used to travel and down the canyons of N. Utah in my $75 Plymouth. You and your Mavic 3 pro allowed me to relive those days. I am also an ex-Milw Road employee. I really appreciate your narration; not too much, not too little. Mostly you just let the trains and the canyons tell their story. They are quite good at that. I can tell you really enjoy doing this. Just keep it up. Bill S.

[@Riogrande1964]

Magnificent. One of the nation's most stupendous railroad achievements, in full fall glory.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I 100% agree!

[@girishnathtrivedi3167]

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[@danielhiggins4331]

SOOOO HAPPY THAT I FOUND YOU ... 5 YRS AGO ... THANKS FOR TAKING AN OLD MAN ON SO MANY WONDERFUL RIDES IN THE CONTRY !!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Daniel I'm glad you're here too! More great Utah stuff coming up as well.

[@drewdoneit5578]

VERY WELL SAID !!!

[@petrivatanen9017]

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[@JackD-ii9pz]

240326 My wife and I are not really rail fans but just watched your Soldier Summit video and fell in love with your cinematography and expert use of drone footage. We have subscribed and liked and will definitely view your other work. Thank you for all your hard work in producing these videos!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much Jack your kind of comment is about the highest kind of remark someone could make! Non railfans thinking it's pretty neat means I must really be doing something right! I'm glad you're here and do indeed hope you enjoy more.

[@thomasmackowiak]

Holy Cow, Dan!!! You out did yourself again with this video! The trains that you caught running up and down Soldier Summit were magnificent. Your catching of multiple trains coming down the loops in the same view was something that you could not have planned but it did happen, and you were at the right place at the right time to catch them and bring them to us. The chase of eastbound Amtrak California Zephyr in daylight was a great catch. Luckily, the train was four hours late which made this chase possible. Thank you for spending this time on Union Pacific's Soldier Summit line to bring us this video. I appreciate the fact that you capture these magnificent train videos and upload them for us to see. I am sure that there are other of your subscribers who appreciate your efforts to bring us these videos of places that we will never be able to personally see and experience the way that you experience these trains and locations. The Fall scenery was magnificent/ I am glad that you went to the Soldier Summit line when you did to bring us the Fall colors with the trains.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Thomas I knew you would enjoy after how much you mentioned you liked the video before this one! I am so satisfied with the multiple trains I caught in the different locations! Yeah that daylight Zephyr chase was a massive bonus as well! When I planned this trip I had not even considered what the Autumn colors would be like so I was blown away when I got there! They are accurate to what you see as well. I did not enhance the colors in any way. I've still got more great Utah stuff coming up that I think you'll really enjoy.

[@doftom33]

We appreciate this very professional and better planned work.

[@richblacklock]

Awesome work that should win an award! In 1983 there was a huge landslide at Thistle. I remember taking #5 that was rerouted on the Overland route. If I recall, my trip was in the spring of 1984 as the landslide was still being repaired.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I'm humbled you think so! Well that's a special event in itself to take the Overland route on the Zephyr. Very cool!

[@petrivatanen9017]

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[@charlessmileyvideos]

Thanks again Dan for this stellar presentation! Your camera and drone work are top notch, and they really show the Utah Mountains and landscape perfectly!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Charles! Thank you so very much my friend both of your donations are extremely generous! This video specifically was a major accomplishment for me. I had wanted an extended amount of time on Soldier Summit for quite a few years prior to this video so I am really glad you enjoyed! I have watched a few of your videos as well and have really enjoyed what I've seen! Please also keep up the great work as well!

[@Dreamworld986]

I was already retired before I got to make my first and second trips out west. You cannot appreciate the beauty or vastness until you see it with your own eyes. Utah was not a state I visited but if I get the chance to go west again that is an area I'd sure like to see. I'm not a true railfan but I do like to watch the trains occasionally and with this gorgeous backdrop it makes for a stunning video. Your drone footage is excellent in my opinion and the background music fits in perfectly. Your narration is also just right. Fall was the perfect time to do this. The colors of fall foliage and mountains blend beautifully together. Thank you for sharing and give us a wave sometime.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed! I hadn't even considered the Autumn factor when I initially planned the trip out here so it was a major bonus!

[@doftom33]

I love your comment because it looks like you saw or crossed several times.

[@CharlesDearling]

Agree with the sentiment - "beauty and vastness". I have traveled through deserts here in Australia, in North America (love the Mojave and Death Valley), across Central Asia and Western China, West Asia (Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan). Each desert has its own beauty and character. No two are the same (even if they are sand deserts). With the Mojave - crossed by some awesome rail lines with fantastic photo opportunities and Dan is a master artist.

[@Qigate]

Wow, and wow again! That race at Gilluly was spectacular !

[@TheRailfanDan]

I was so ecstatic about that race as it happened! Best part of my journey for sure.

[@carlospada9586]

A very well executed video, the train and nature travel on the "same track" and this, is the fruit of your skill that makes this video a pleasure to watch. The beauty of the places blends with the extraordinary characteristic of your great trains. Congratulations and thanks for this work. Carlo

[@maljcross4634]

Drone footage captures some very unique angles that stationary video. Another breathtaking share...thank you

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@maljcross4634 Thanks so much!

[@PCBill0622]

Another A+ video. I’ve traveled through Soldier Summit many times but never with fall colors. Nice! Your narrations really add to the production.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot and glad you're enjoying the narration!

[@doftom33]

A quality video master.

[@KCTopDawg]

One of the best to fly a drone! Footage is outstanding 👏🏿

[@TheRailfanDan]

I agree! Thanks a lot my friend!

[@brianburke6350]

These are the best train videos I’ve ever watched. Done perfectly

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot I'm humbled you think so!

[@brianburke6350]

@@TheRailfanDan I have not seen such beautifully shot and narrated so well.

[@richardcorn5090]

I didn't think you could top the first Soldier Summit video but this one is even better. Covered areas missed in the first one so the pair is pretty complete coverage. Nice Christmas present for your fans.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha thanks Richard! I know it was fun to watch how everyone was so nice and loved the first video with the coal trains and in my mind I kept thinking oh man you all just wait until the big one! I originally was going to make it one big long video but once I started editing I realized that was going to be too much for me so I decided to split it up as you see now.

[@artchase5841]

Amazing photography Dan…WOW…you just gained a fan. The colors, the trains, the canyon….excellent.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks very much and I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@ivatt442]

Stupendous views and colours! I even like the canned music accompanying the film! You seem to pick the right themes for your recording! Most impressed - well done!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much you're too kind! I'm glad you feel that way about the music because I spend a lot of time picking what I think will work well.

[@tonydavey3741]

And yet another terrific video Dan, those rock formation are breath taking and the colours superb thanks again for sharing Dan, stay safe

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@tonydavey3741 Thanks so much Tony!

[@Perfusionist01]

A nice bunch of trains in really spectacular scenery! Thank you for sharing this. It was a lot of fun to see and I learned about an area that I haven't seen yet.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a bunch! Well that's neat this is a great one to watch if you haven't seen the area before.

[@paulweston2267]

Absolutely superb production.

[@snchilders]

Wow, look at those beautiful fall colors above Gilluly! Well done, Dan.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much! I know I too was blown away by the Autumn colors.

[@craiglordable]

Great Christmas present for us.

[@scottka7fvv]

Great video Dan. Loved the catch with the late California Zepher. Was pleased to see some shots around the loop at the Summit.

[@PharaohDeathMask]

Thank you for a really enjoyable video. Your skills framing the scenes with your drone are amazing.

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@PharaohDeathMask Thanks very much!

[@edh6841]

My one regret is that ive but one like to give Absolutely gorgeous video thanks for sharing Dan.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you so much!

[@tomdowling]

Wonderful, just wonderful. great commentary too. keep it all going please. regards Tom

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much Tom!

[@Frank.Germany]

Another amazing video with great trains and beautiful scenery with stunning autumm colours. Happy and Peaceful New Year.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@CharlesDearling]

Thanks!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Charles! My gosh thank you so much! This is beyond generous of you! Your donation will go directly to helping continue to bring you and others more quality content! I will be on my way to Utah once again later this week to chase and Film the 4014 Big Boy to California and this will help fund that adventure. Thanks again my friend!

[@CharlesDearling]

@@TheRailfanDan Dan - My pleasure. My train chasing and photographing in the US has been more or less restricted to the South West: between Barstow and Needles, Tehachapi, Cajon Pass, Donner Pass. I like desert environments (ok Donner ......). Didn't get up to the North-west except for a trip up on the Starlight and then straight across the border into Canada. Spent about eight weeks in the US spread over two visits (not all train chasing). Have viewed the efforts of quite a few different US (and Australian) train video producers and have come to several conclusions - there are some bloody awful ones (some guys should never be let near a video camera), some that are so-so, others sort of OK, through to good and very good. Then there is Railfan Dan - amazing trains, amazing locations and amazing artistry. I think you have taken the art form to a whole new level. The few shekels are a small price for the real enjoyment that you have given me (and others), and the memories that have been recalled. Charlie

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thank you Charlie you truly are too kind and I'm so glad you enjoy enough to donate. It really is a big deal to me! I will do my best to keep bringing you quality stuff and hopefully I will be uploading a whole bunch of the 4014 Big Boy in the next couple of months! I head to Salt Lake on Thursday to begin filming it.

[@CajonSub]

Wow, what an awesome video! Amazing work with the drone and cameras to capture some really amazing footage. The trains and scenery were out of this world, probably one of the best railfanning videos I have ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing. - Steve

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot I'm humbled you think so! I've got some more great stuff coming up so stay tuned.

[@CajonSub]

@@TheRailfanDan anytime Dan, I’m serious - one of the best I’ve ever watched. I look forward to it and will be going back to see any I may have missed. You have given me a new location to model when I make the switch from N scale to HO scale. Happy New Year! - Steve

[@CajonSub]

@@TheRailfanDan does this run from Salt Lake City to Denver? If so, do they eventually pass through the Moffat tunnel heading east?

[@XxBec3509]

Amazing terrian, great shots and subscribed

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I hope you enjoy more of my material!

[@EntertainmentWorldz]

great video ❤❤❤❤

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you!

[@RUEDIMULLER-f1j]

Seeing the trains from a bird’s eye view is really spectacular keep up the great work

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you!

[@bertcresta6685]

Excellent video!!!👏👏👏👍

[@Wolfe351]

also wanted to say big thank you as these videos have motivated me to get some work done on my HO layout construction ( a freelance DRGW design to fit my rumpus room)

[@TheRailfanDan]

That's great!

[@amaribrahim9171]

beautiful landscape... greetings from indonesian railfans☺

[@TheRailfanDan]

@@amaribrahim9171 Thanks so much and greetings!

[@paulondra19]

Getting shots of the newly repainted C44's at the head end of the local - priceless. Really added some pop to the early portion of your vid. Love the narration, graphics and music. You're getting quite good at these videos. I know as I worked in broadcasting for over 30 years. You've inspired me to travel to these locals and I also use them for inspiration for my N-Scale model layout.

[@TheRailfanDan]

You're right I was pretty happy myself with that being my first catch of the trip! I actually caught those two again some days later East of Helper Utah on another local train which will be part of the next video I upload. Thanks so much for thinking so highly of my work!

[@stephenstreeter]

Marvellous. Totally captivating. ❤

[@Wolfe351]

Wow.....great footage! Spectacular colours!!

[@calvingrondahl1011]

I drove that canyon area for many years. I hiked the San Rafael slot canyons in the 1980s.

[@ЛЬВИНИ]

Excellent shot. Like!

[@N-Scale]

It is totally amazing !!!! Merry Christmas !!!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot and Happy Holidays to you too!

[@jds6206]

Another superior train video. I like your choice of music......

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much!

[@timothywinter2412]

Spectacular stuff Railfan Dan, love your work 👍🏽

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you thank you!

[@scotty4579]

Fantastic productions really enjoyed it , I love seeing the coal trains

[@tigerphid9677]

Great video of a line generally not well covered by rail enthusiasts. I love the "race". This is a pretty steep grade. Between it and the Moffatt Tunnel route, it was pretty tough going for the Rio Grande.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed! I had been longing to spend a big chunk of time here for quite some years up to this point so this video is a massive personal accomplishment for me. I was so beside myself with that race at Gilluly!

[@jbdbackfan]

Per usual, such great work. You keep making videos that are so enjoyable to watch and inspiring scenes for modeling too!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot! Yes definitely great views for modeling huh?

[@YardLimit]

Nice work, Dan!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much!

[@ghewitt94]

Another nice one of Dan's train videos. Keep doing them as they are great.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you! You can count on it.

[@sudhadan]

I love trains, thank you so much for this beautiful video

[@rickschonfelder2977]

Fantastic footage.

[@c.joelummus8880]

I'm glad that I live so close to Spanish fork canyon and to price and helper canyon I'm very thankful to live so close

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yes do not take it for granted! This is 13 hours away for me but completely worth the drive!

[@rickpawl]

Here’s for your Big Boy trip! 😊

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so so much Rick you are so kind! You're absolutely right it is most definitely for the Big Boy!

[@richardvarkonyi5232]

Csodállatos felvételek, vonatok. Gratulálok :)

[@mermiriam]

Beautiful-as always😊. Blessed holidays to you and yours, Dan.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Happy Holidays to you as well!

[@nickkaveney1000]

Thank you again for some FABULOUS footage with great accompanied Music. More night-time shots if you can. The CalZ footage was great. Take care out there.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much you're too kind!

[@wilmot0]

Beautiful drone footage 🥰

[@2666loco]

Great video. I was there several times railfanning with my Dad

[@rickpawl]

Hey, wow, I’m sitting here mesmerized by another gorgeous video when what to my wondering eyes should appear? At 54:57 a stretch of track and surrounding scenery that looks very familiar because one afternoon in my two years on the road I was headed east on Hwy 6 and had just gone through that cut and I pulled into a little parking area up there to do my own (crappy) little train video. It was before I ever had a drone so it was just hand-held iPhone, but I got the whole thing including front, mid, and rear power. The parking area looks down on the crossing and I had just stopped to pee when I saw a westbound train coming so I quickly grabbed the phone and did the best I could, lol. You saw it on Facebook and complemented me, which I thought was very kind coming from a pro chaser like yourself. 😊 Anyway, I love this video, especially the “race”, the extreme colors throughout, the gorgeous, late afternoon golden hour light, and of course, the Castle Gate footage. And omg, the Zephyr at night and the next day was a real treat as I have ridden that train in both directions so many times. LOVE seeing it come out of the Kyune tunnel.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Hey thanks Rick for the story and reminder on that! This was seriously the top place I had wanted to visit and film trains for some years so this video specifically is one of my biggest personal wins of all time (Including that race which I really was MAJORLY foaming at the mouth about!!!). I am thinking the video of yours I commented on I was super excited to see something from this line at the time since I hadn't made it there yet! That whole Amtrak chase really was a treat too since it would have mostly been in the darkness if it was on time.

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Dan ! Amazing !!!!!!!!!! as always!

[@Oregontrailblazin]

waved at you !!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much!

[@Zsolti0NYM]

This is a breathtakingly beautiful movie and I really enjoyed every minute of it. The autumn colors are indeed sensational and the locations are spectacular. Awesome rock formations and the two loops are very interesting. As usual the trains are nifty with neat locomotives. The race was a pretty lucky catch, just like the coal train meet. The traffic jam at the end was funny, but good for us. You should be proud of this artwork Dan. I'm sure it was a huge job editing the video, but I think it was worth it. This is one of your best ever. Thank you so much for your effort and for bringing these gorgeous natural beauties to us.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Z! I also was blown away by the Autumn colors as what you see is exactly how it was. I did not enhance the color at all. I am very proud of this one. This region has been very high on my bucket list to get checked off for quite a few years now. I enjoyed everything about it along the way. I've still got some more great stuff from this Utah trip coming up as well that I am sure you will enjoy!

[@carlosfabian6870]

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[@thomasmaughan4798]

3:10 Excellent use of the multiple cameras on the Mavic 3 Pro. Gets right in there without being intrusive.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yes I agree! It's very nice to be able to get close up shots without actually being super close.

[@miquelbotello4608]

🚂🙏 ​@@TheRailfanDando you use the "DJI MAVIC 3 PRO CINE" OR "DJI MAVIC 3 PRO??

[@Twostrokefan]

Hello Dan! I am from Germany, and i was there 11 jears ago. i was following the old UP railroad line through the States vrom the USA. Now you have Drone_Technologie and 4K. I Enjoy your Video and hear the sound from Movie Ben Hur. i get a goose skin😄😄😄

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Michael I am glad you are enjoying! 😁

[@cinnho]

At 05:00 is a bear running close of the train?

[@TheRailfanDan]

A cow!

[@cinnho]

@@TheRailfanDan Thanks for the answer! Your videos are inspiring. I am a subscriber and watch the videos.

[@baronlund9725]

Awsume drone video and esprecially with all the color as a bonus. I use the same bird and want to upgrade and you're doing a excellant job....... especially when I know what to look for. : )

[@TheRailfanDan]

Oh cool! What are you wanting to upgrade to?? Before the Mavic 3 Pro I used the Inspire 2 for a few years but now I've barely used it since the 3 Pro. It's amazing what different dynamics you can get with the 3 different focal lengths of the 3 Pro and the main camera is extremely good! We are in a very modern era of drones no doubt.

[@baronlund9725]

I have a old Inspire 1 that is collecting dust and also a Mavic 2 and 3 Pro.. I am moving to the Avtel Max 4T or 4N to get away from the geo fencing.@@TheRailfanDan

[@RonStanek]

Beautiful fall colors, wonderful trains along the scenery, brilliant vista's, and someone that flies a drone like he has wings. Dan, you are making some epic videos right now. With the "other guy"(John West - Acme Cinematography) out of action, for who knows how long? My favorite area was the Gilluly loops in this episode. Again, the vivid fall colors were great! Thank you so much for this grand holiday gift. A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year when it arrives. Stay well and be safe, on your Happy Trails!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks a lot Ron! I love the Gilluly loops and am so satisfied with everything I caught there. Happy Holidays to you as well.

[@billmorrison3714]

OMG! The votes have been counted, and this is my favorite Railfan Dan production! Absolutely stunning videography, and fantastic music accompaniment. The Gilluly Loops reduced the original grade of 4%, Highway 89 occupies the original right of way to the summit.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Bill I thought you would enjoy! I knew about the realignment but didn't know what that grade was. 4% is ridiculous! I'm glad you enjoyed the music because it's tough to find enough music for a hour and a half that works well together! I think there are 32 songs here.

[@billmorrison3714]

The last train I chased there was the Rio Grande Zephyr. Amtrak doesn’t do it justice.

[@LyfovRyan51]

The Drone technology has certainly opened up a whole new aspect of train photography. What a great time of the year for capturing footage. I was surprised by the colours and your narration is informative. Being halfway around the world I've little knowledge of the terrain. A little less music would be appreciated, but please keep posting. Watching in New Zealand

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks so much and yes drones give such a dynamic that just isn't possible otherwise. At least for video.

[@Jack-dw2sz]

NICE😀

[@richardreid6377]

As I watch, the 'oddities' are adding up to me. 1. The set of coal cars parked at the summit. 2. 2 BNSF eastbounds in one day. 3. The set of UP light power going to pick up the coal empties. 4. The condition of the near track (that the UP power was on) at Gilluly. The ballast looks like it is SOAKED with liquid mud; probably the result of recent flooding. 5. Other spots of muddy conditions trackside, and muddy water in the Price River. It looks to me like there was a significant storm/maintenance closure in the days before you got there.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Yes I am glad you see it as well! Quite a few unique things here that I was ecstatic about capturing! You're right as well about some flooding. Just a couple of weeks before I ventured out here there was a bad washout on the highway in Price Canyon that resulted in some major equipment being brought in to get it fixed up. Luckily by the time I got there it was back to being a paved section of road again.

[@richardreid6377]

@@TheRailfanDan I couldn't tell if that was a washout or routine bridge replacement from the very brief drone view. Timing on that sounds about right for the moisture from hurricane Hillary

[@Too519]

Everything About this Is Strikingly Beautiful Even the Music Love to know where to find it

[@TheRailfanDan]

Well thanks so much! Solider Summit mountain pass is between Provo and Helper Utah.

[@miquelbotello4608]

@TheRailfanDan 🚂 Which drone are you using! Is yours the " DJI MAVIC 3 PRO CINE" OR DJI MAVIC 3 PRO ? 🚂🙏Thanks for all you do buddy.

[@TheRailfanDan]

You're welcome and thanks for watching! I am using the standard 3 Pro, not the Cine.

[@dragicevicgeorges-dorde8225]

too much power for 12 wagons!!!

[@denault3985]

Excellent production, great flying and photography with newly added titles and narration. Btw, what happened to the Inspire drone you used in the past?

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much! I still have the Inspire 2 but with the variety in the shots on can achieve with the 3 cameras on the Mavic 3 it's hard to want to fly anything else! The main camera of the Mavic 3 is actually a bit better than my Inspire 2's X5S camera in my opinion.

[@utahrail]

Wow how did you keep up given the landing/setup/takeoff time of the drone? Great flying as usual. Thanks for the look at the Gilluly Loops, I live not too far away and need to go explore the area with my drone.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I always do a lot of planning out ahead of vising anywhere I go. Places to park and where I can position myself to be able to fly to specific locations. That in itself is a big part of it for me ahead of time and I did plenty of that here too. You definitely should get out and explore with your drone!

[@nightlightabcd]

Very nicer video, well done! Great location and excellent drone flying and camera work! So I guess you have taken the Part 107? I guess if you are going to fly a over two thousand dollar drone, I guess the $150. for the Part 107 is not a issue. How long did you study for the test and how long did it take and did you think it was difficult or easy? Again, very well done video! As a drone operator myself, are you flying within line of sight. I stay under the 250 grams myself.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I admit I still need to get my 107. It will require a lot of studying time for me personally which is hard to make time for but I am committing to getting it this year. I have started studying several different times but have had trouble sticking with it since it does take hours and hours.

[@rickdee67]

Excellent production! I would like to add that a little more locomotives growl and just a bit less overpowering soundtrack would be nice. Excellent footage!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Rick I too wish it were easy to add! Drones do not record audio though. The only way to add it is to capture sound from a microphone from the ground and then edit it to match the drone video which a lot of the time isn't easy to do and make it sound like what you're actually watching. Sometimes it can work out but with a moving camera in the air and a stationary microphone it can be difficult to match.

[@rickdee67]

@@TheRailfanDan what you are doing is really enjoyable! I love watching your videos!

[@CarmenMartinez-xd7oi]

Que bonitos son los trenes solo espero en la otra vida sea maquinista

[@richardnelson317]

The train was on the left hand tracks. As the train was coming around the curve you commented that is thew last time we would see it and it's on the right hand tracks. Just asking I rally like watching your videos I replayed that part a couple of times.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you Richard sorry not quite sure which part you are talking about though!

[@courtneybchild]

Im from the Spanish Fork area. What radio channels are you catching the trains on? Ive looked and looked and dont think im given the right ones? I want to start drone videoing like you do in that canyon. My youngest is obsessed with trains. He brings out the little boy in me 🥰😁

[@TheRailfanDan]

The radio frequency is 160.455 and a quick Google search shows that it translates to AAR channel 23 if that's what you need. Awesome I bet he would love watching you do that!

[@courtneybchild]

1 more question. How do you know the elevations?

[@courtneybchild]

Track elevations?

[@TheRailfanDan]

I use Google Earth. Anywhere you put the cursor on the PC version of Google Earth it will tell you the elevation.

[@Ottos_ScLm_Race_videos_2009_on]

UPSP was this always UP or was this SP track or SSW track?

[@O-PAC]

It was Rio Grande (DRGW) until 1988, then SP after Rio Grande bought the SP and chose to use the SP name. In 1996 it became UP after UP bought the SP.

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

The first EB BNSF train was likely empty crude oil tanks headed back for loading near Wellington, Utah. The hoppers in the train were likely coke from the refineries in Salt Lake City headed east to Denver, then possibly south to Mexico. A lot of coke is exported to Mexico these days. By the way, while the proper Spanish pronunciation of "Castilla" is "cah-stee-ya", the railroaders pronounce it "Cus-still-uh".

[@gordonschilpp708]

Once again you have created an amazing video. Your style and the way you integrate music and your voice overs makes it so much fun to watch. You are definitely THE MAN when it comes to train videos.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I wondered about the specifics of that first BNSF train and figured it was something along those lines but didn't actually know so didn't say anything about it. The Castilla pronouncement is something else I was unsure of so decided to just play it safe ha!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thanks Gordon! I'm very happy you're satisfied with how the voice over is. For years I thought that was something I would never do but everyone seems to be really enjoying it that way.

[@dennisworkmansr.714]

I notice a lot of strings of traffic, thinking hiway construction going on

[@TheRailfanDan]

It's quite a busy highway in general.

[@railscenes4959]

Dan, where you when steam and early diesels were working daily? Wait a minute🤔 Drones weren’t invented yet🥸🥴.

[@TheRailfanDan]

You're telling me! I wish that were possible! Even to have that capability in the 80s would have been amazing. So many things from even that time that are gone now.

[@Keikdv]

1) a thumb up is way too little to show how I liked this show! 2) you being very good in handling the DJI Mavic, I now starting to feel, the ground shots become a bit boring... 3) so much more to see than the train itself from above. The gone away shot at 11:12 is excellent. Keep those "a view from a landscape with a train somewhere in it" - shots coming! 4) I thought "How would a night shot from above look like?" And you did just that at 1:06:27 An Amtrak train is just the right train having a lot off lights along it's length. More than enough to keep the subscribtion to your channel going. Thank you!

[@TheRailfanDan]

Thank you so much I'm humbled you think that highly of it! I am quite proud of this one. I enjoy adding the ground shots for the audio since we don't get any of that from the drone. The biggest setback using a drone in my opinion. You're right though definitely not as exciting.

[@markhayes6407]

That fall scenery almost looks fake. Great catches both trackside and over the top.

[@TheRailfanDan]

I couldn't believe it was real myself but it what you see is accurate. I did not enhance the colors at all in the video.

[@MrDavil43]

The juxtaposition of the moving coal trains and the non-turning wind turbines says a lot about where we're being taken by many governments and "experts". A fantastic video, just wish I could stand in those hills and see it for real! Thanks, Dan, from the UK.

[@TheRailfanDan]

Ha yeah good point there huh? Glad you enjoyed. Thanks a lot!

[@2666loco]

beautiful video. I'd suggest more train sounds and less music. A mixture would be fine. Thanks. I've been here several times with my Dad railfanning

[@TheRailfanDan]

Drones unfortunately do not record audio. I too wish I could add more train sounds but it takes a lot of work to add train sounds to the drone footage and make it sound accurate to what you're seeing. Once in a while I do it but it adds a whole other layer to editing and much of the time I don't feel I have enough good audio to use to make it sound accurate.

[@railscenes4959]

Agree, if the drone recorded sound we would hear just the chopping copter blades. Correct?