MOST STRIKING RAILROAD IN AMERICA?! (4K) | Moab Utah Cane Creek Branch Potash Local | Oct. 6, 2023

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  • @JosephCee
    @JosephCee 9 месяцев назад +9

    The scenery is INCREDIBLE. The rocks and cliffs, just wow. At one point it looked the train passed right by a hidden lush green valley.

  • @SERA52Railfan
    @SERA52Railfan 10 месяцев назад +22

    Breath taking natural beauty. Definitely one of your best!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Hard to get better than for sure.

  • @ronhill5118
    @ronhill5118 10 месяцев назад +10

    Wow, someone did a heck of vertical cuts to get that track thru the canyon.

  • @redfoxblacksocks
    @redfoxblacksocks 9 месяцев назад +4

    Blue sky, red land, green foliage, yellow locomotives-- absolutely gorgeous

  • @sonshi874
    @sonshi874 4 месяца назад +1

    Excellent video. Thank you! 7:58 camouflage freight cars 22:09 shiny rock looks pretty solid

  • @paullanyi516
    @paullanyi516 Месяц назад +1

    Fabulous Video . . Just wish you could have caught the train exiting the south portal of Bootlegger Tunnel. Haven't been there since April-May of 2007 when 2 engines from a uranium plant in Findlay, Ohio were moved to the end of that spur at Potash. Think I could see them from a distance in your video. Excellent work capturing that terrain though !

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  Месяц назад

      That is what I was shooting for but I was late driving up to the first spot to fly into that canyon. Just barely missed it... Thanks a lot!

  • @Zsolti0NYM
    @Zsolti0NYM 10 месяцев назад +18

    Nature's beauty is simply mind-blowing here. The huge red rocks are stunning and the train looks like a toy compared to the massive rock walls. I'm sure it was a tough job building the track on this rough terrain. The potash factory is pretty cool especially with the gorgeous surroundings. The cut north of Moab is incredible, basically the train is running in a deep trench there. It's good to see you weren't the only railfan who chased this local. Fantastic aerial footage again Dan. The trip to Utah was productive and very successful.

    • @chuckgilly
      @chuckgilly 10 месяцев назад +2

      The Cane Creek branch line was built by Morrison-Knudsen for the D&GRW. (Rio Grande) They did cutting-edge work at that time.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад +2

      You are right Z it is quite amazing. I am really glad I was able to get that deep cut to finish up the video. That spot wasn't even planned for the video. It happened by chance. I hope you will still enjoy more future videos that won't quite be able to compete with this haha!

  • @jeffpalmer5502
    @jeffpalmer5502 2 месяца назад +1

    Spectacular!
    Well done Dan,
    Thank you!🍻

  • @robertfitzpatrick4580
    @robertfitzpatrick4580 9 месяцев назад +1

    I WORKED UPRR TRACKS 23 STATES. THANKS DAN

  • @natgass8102
    @natgass8102 10 месяцев назад +9

    drop dead gorgeous scenery, and I enjoy and appreciate your narration it adds a lot to your skillfully use of the drone

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much and for the narration encouragement!

  • @cjbeyer8340
    @cjbeyer8340 10 месяцев назад +2

    Love the UNION PACIFIC!!!

  • @seanrogers8774
    @seanrogers8774 10 месяцев назад +4

    Thank you Dan!

  • @dadiodude
    @dadiodude 10 месяцев назад +4

    All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!

  • @robertkelly2420
    @robertkelly2420 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great scenery out west

  • @auzonedave5403
    @auzonedave5403 6 месяцев назад +1

    Crazy amazing back-drop - the train drivers are the luckiest people in the world, what a view from the 'office'.

  • @derbygreg9884
    @derbygreg9884 10 месяцев назад +9

    Excellent video as usual.

  • @JohnNyren65
    @JohnNyren65 10 месяцев назад +3

    fantastic footage!

  • @bosanpisan
    @bosanpisan 2 месяца назад +1

    Love the view, love the music

  • @Perfusionist01
    @Perfusionist01 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wonderful western scenery! Although, from growing up in the 60;s I was waiting to see a coyote fly by on an Acme rocket sled. Thanks for sharing this, I had never heard of this operation before.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks a lot I'm glad this video could be the one to teach you about it!

  • @MrDavil43
    @MrDavil43 10 месяцев назад +2

    If I built scenery like that on my model layout people would tell me it wasn't realistic! What an incredible setting. Great video!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! A couple of others have said that same thing now too!

  • @ElDarren
    @ElDarren 9 месяцев назад +2

    Stunning drone footage of some beautiful red rock. This is amazing and the train really gives perspective to how vast this area really is!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад

      Even being there in person it was hard to believe was real.

  • @mikekey6906
    @mikekey6906 10 месяцев назад +8

    Dan, you are correct, wow. You have out done yourself with your best yet. Simply beautiful. Very different scenery than here in Wisconsin. Thank you for what you do.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much Mike! I am still in awe that I was privileged enough to go there and capture this.

  • @snchilders
    @snchilders 10 месяцев назад +4

    Just one word, Dan: AWESOME!

  • @trainmaster9323
    @trainmaster9323 10 месяцев назад +5

    Hello from Barcelona, Spain
    We have potash mines here too.
    It is transported from the mine to the port of Barcelona in narrow gauge, for about 40 or 50 miles.
    Good video, as usual.
    Beautiful !!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      That's very cool and thank you so much!

  • @jandash9390
    @jandash9390 10 месяцев назад +2

    Hello from Munich, Germany. Absolutely fantastic - a landscape unbelievable and with trains even more a highlight. I've been to Tehachapi Loop, to the Morants Curve and followed the Route 66 to watch trains and Cane Creek is another gem!!!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Greetings and thanks so much!

  • @martinkalkman8134
    @martinkalkman8134 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'm watching this from Western Australia, The scenery is stunning and the background music is awesome

  • @thomasmackowiak
    @thomasmackowiak 10 месяцев назад +1

    MAGNIFICENT! That is how the scenery looked on my 32-inch computer monitor. I was mesmerized by the rock formations and the colors that I was seeing. I wonder what this video would look like on a large screen TV. The potash train looked beautiful passing through all this scenery. I really enjoyed the closing segment of the potash train running through that rock cut. Thank you for this video, Dan, it was well worth waiting to see the potash train in this one-of-a-kind location!

    • @RonStanek
      @RonStanek 10 месяцев назад +1

      Thom...it looks M-A-G-N-I-F-I-C-E-N-T.....on a 65 inch television.

    • @thomasmackowiak
      @thomasmackowiak 10 месяцев назад

      @@RonStanek I am sure that it was!!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much Thomas I thought you would enjoy this! I have yet to watch it on my big tv but am looking forward to it. I could just stare at all the rock for quite a while. That last shot at the cut was actually not planned. I had just drove ahead of the train and jumped out to fly as soon as I was ahead of it enough which just ended up being right there. Pretty lucky on that!

  • @Aviao-Mike
    @Aviao-Mike 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love it

  • @grahamfrench9874
    @grahamfrench9874 10 месяцев назад +2

    Dan. Each and every shot was stunner. As usual thanks for sharing.

  • @khalidjaved2504
    @khalidjaved2504 10 месяцев назад +1

    My favorite view & train journey 👌
    Thanks for sharing Sir 💖
    Love From Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️🇺🇸

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much glad you enjoyed!

  • @conceyullena
    @conceyullena 10 месяцев назад

    Like 31👍beatiuful landcascape, very nice video, greetings from Asturias 🙋‍♂️👍🚂

  • @Jasper_Seven
    @Jasper_Seven 10 месяцев назад +2

    HOLY COW! In this one instance I'm almost going to say, forget the train... Thank you for sharing some beautiful views and perspective that I'll probably never get to see otherwise!

  • @PCBill0622
    @PCBill0622 10 месяцев назад +3

    Another great video production. You were blessed with a perfect weather day. Sometimes it’s so windy through there you wouldn’t have been able to fly the drone.
    Southern Utah is America’s best example of the layers of sediment and rock that remained after the Great Flood. Your video of the book cliffs shows this as well.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Oh really windy huh? If that's the case then yes I had some major luck because that could have been bad. No wind this day. Yeah the Book Cliffs makes that very apparent as well.

  • @billmorrison3714
    @billmorrison3714 10 месяцев назад +1

    Left me speechless!

  • @ryen7512
    @ryen7512 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great footage here, just excellent!

  • @Frank.Germany
    @Frank.Germany 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you very much for uploading this video Dan. I agree it is an amazing and beautiful part of Utah. Excellent video as always.
    Only one train a week ! In Germany they would have closed this line long ago.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Yeah I think we are fortunate that it is still in operation! Hopefully for years and years to come.

  • @KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid
    @KennySmith_AKA_JerseyKid 10 месяцев назад

    Awesome how beautiful America truly is especially when seen from a cross country travelers perspective. I got to see much between the Mississippi River and both coast lines as well as traveling up the various rivers in the middle of the country. And the military put me overseas to serve my country so I have ridden the rails abroad too

  • @dw.7655
    @dw.7655 10 месяцев назад +2

    Great video Dan. One of our club members and his wife rode the Rocky Mountain Mountaineer on that trip. What beautiful scenery and you had a perfect day to shoot that footage. Just breathtaking taking. I am going to watch this on my daughter’s 85 inch Sony big screen in April. Thanks for sharing your beautiful work. Dave

  • @maljcross4634
    @maljcross4634 2 месяца назад

    My goodness, breath taking. Can't say much more than you are an awesome drone pilot.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  2 месяца назад

      @@maljcross4634 Thanks you're too kind!

  • @jamesd2128
    @jamesd2128 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very drone worthy territory, Dan. Great job as usual !

  • @hcrun
    @hcrun 10 месяцев назад +1

    Superb, Dan.
    The colours in the landscape are very similar to those in the iron-ore region (Pilbara) of Western Australia but the land formations are totally different to anything here. Stunning scenery.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! Yeah a bit unique for sure huh?

  • @Railfan6675
    @Railfan6675 10 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video. Some of the most scenic I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing!

  • @vaughanjones6839
    @vaughanjones6839 10 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely THE BEST RAILFAN VIDEO EVER. I WISH MORE GUYS LEA R NED FTOM YOU. WELL DONE

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Wow thanks so much I'm humbled you think so! 🙂

  • @naturelandscapes-abovebeyo8179
    @naturelandscapes-abovebeyo8179 6 месяцев назад

    Superb camera work, flying, and post production. Well done !

  • @sjwhitney
    @sjwhitney 9 месяцев назад +1

    A couple years ago (sadly before I had my new Canon camera), I drove my son-in-law out to Moab so he could take part in an endurance run. Quite fortunately, right upon our arrival, we caught the local just after it had exited the tunnel and started the climb to the upper plateau. I cannot begin to stress just how absolutely fantastic the scenery is along the route. It is unfortunate that the Rocky Mountaineer does not descend into the most scenic areas. I would also like to point out to those reading this, and contemplating a trip there, that you will need to plan ahead when dealing with the tunnel section. The highway takes a LONG route around it, so you should arrive the day before and find a camp area. There are hotels but Moab is now out of control busy with rock climbers and tourists. If coming from the east and a day ahead, I also strongly suggest taking the less used route 128 when you first encounter it on I-70. The scenery is FABULOUS and it brings you directly to Moab. From there you can go compass west to the Potash plant or north toward the junction with the mainline. Use your Google Maps for sure.

  • @sthpac6910
    @sthpac6910 2 месяца назад

    I've been a rail fan for decades and have saw a glimpse of scenery like this once in a while, but your videos are the best. I have a shelf train in my home office with typical scenery around the wall, but I'm believe I'll make one wall look like this.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  2 месяца назад

      Well thanks so much! That would be a great addition to your layout.

  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez3336 6 месяцев назад

    Man! I want THAT job!!!

  • @denault3985
    @denault3985 10 месяцев назад +1

    It's definitely Utah and you photographed (droned) it well.

  • @2666loco
    @2666loco 9 месяцев назад

    Beautiful video. I've been there a couple of times

  • @richardnelson317
    @richardnelson317 8 месяцев назад

    This is so beautiful. I saved it to watch it again. And again. The way they cut the the slots for the is really amazing. the Rocky Mountaineer looks super cool. It's fantastic that your videos are watched around the world. I'm so glad to have found your channel, the aerial footage is breath taking. Thanks for all your hard work.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  8 месяцев назад +1

      Even being there it was hard to believe what I was seeing was real. Very breathtaking!

  • @rickdee67
    @rickdee67 6 месяцев назад

    The topography terrain and colors are magnificent the coverage is outstanding thank you so much for making these awesome videos! I think this is my favorite one so far of your videos. The 🌙 @ 20:20!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks a lot Rick you're too kind! It's a favorite of mine as well and is what I truly believe to be the most striking piece of railroad in the US!

  • @lacking2010
    @lacking2010 7 месяцев назад

    Great presentation video and audio. Well done!

  • @MotoKeto
    @MotoKeto 10 месяцев назад +1

    Epic video stunning landscape excellent videography and tasteful editing excellent choice of music. You also do a great job of narrating.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much and I'm glad you enjoy the narration! I was hesitant to narrate for a number of years.

  • @johnraccasi681
    @johnraccasi681 6 месяцев назад

    Beautiful work, you have done this stretch of road justice! Next project, lets see something on Ruby Canyon....please!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much John! Oh I hope so one day but this is all very far from home for me. The next big thing is 4014 next month!

  • @treniat69
    @treniat69 9 месяцев назад

    Grazie.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you so very much!

    • @treniat69
      @treniat69 9 месяцев назад

      @@TheRailfanDan you are welcome! and thank you so much for your excellent videos

  • @AllThingsRailroad
    @AllThingsRailroad 8 месяцев назад

    Theirs nothing better for a train crewman than beautiful scenery. I got my taste in the deserts of SoCal on the UP, but this would be amazing.

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv 9 месяцев назад

    What Stunning Views 😍 😊

  • @videosoftrains
    @videosoftrains 10 месяцев назад

    Wow amazing!

  • @JackFlaps
    @JackFlaps 10 месяцев назад +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @EntertainmentWorldz
    @EntertainmentWorldz 10 месяцев назад

    super great video ❤❤😍😍

  • @sheriffroylambifs894
    @sheriffroylambifs894 9 месяцев назад

    THIS IS A 7~STARR PRODUCTION !!!

  • @TigerDominic-uh1dv
    @TigerDominic-uh1dv 9 месяцев назад

    Fantastic, Fantastic Video 😊

  • @Fliegermann777
    @Fliegermann777 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful cinematography. Nice music. American West is beautiful. Greetings from Nairobi Kenya!

  • @cobra7250
    @cobra7250 7 месяцев назад

    Beautiful content, the views are fantastic. The trains are great and the photography is excellent but the music thank you

  • @RonStanek
    @RonStanek 10 месяцев назад

    👍💯Lot of railroading in the red rocks there. Those EMD's must make some thunderous sound off of those walls. Thanks Dan...happy flying and Happy Trails!🇺🇸

  • @AZqyc
    @AZqyc 9 месяцев назад

    Nice, nice!! Great scenery, excellent videography! Thanks for sharing, Mr Dan. [Greetings from Tucson]

  • @rickpawl
    @rickpawl 9 месяцев назад

    Another stunning video of location that I am very familiar with. I couldn’t believe it when I saw Corona Arch! You really outdid yourself with this one, Dan.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks so much Rick! That shot with the Corona Arch has to be one of the top railroad shots in the whole world in my opinion.

  • @toddatglencovewoodworks
    @toddatglencovewoodworks 10 месяцев назад

    Stunning video. I love that area, such incredible beauty!

  • @tomshank4446
    @tomshank4446 9 месяцев назад

    Probably the most spectacular piece of railfan footage I have ever seen. FANTASTIC! Great job, Dan. Thanks. (Loved the Music).

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you so much Tom you're too kind! Even being there in person is hard to believe is real.

  • @Pablo_Del_Norte
    @Pablo_Del_Norte 9 месяцев назад

    Solid presentation. Thank you.

  • @nightlightabcd
    @nightlightabcd 10 месяцев назад

    Great scenery with a nice train view. Very good drone video-photography and flying! A inspiration for all us drone operators! Well done!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much I'm humbled you think so!

  • @damkayaker
    @damkayaker 10 месяцев назад

    Nice .... Utah is beautiful.

  • @oxpack
    @oxpack 10 месяцев назад

    Epic. I love that area. Wish there was a regular priced passenger train from denver to moab.

  • @comadreja9994
    @comadreja9994 10 месяцев назад

    Gracias

  • @dale5898
    @dale5898 8 месяцев назад

    This is the most beautiful Railroad video I have EVER seen. Ten thousand thumbs up Dan. I am pushing the subscribe button now. Thanks for your hard work!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much Dale I'm glad you are here! I don't know if I will ever top this video but I hope you will still enjoy more that I have to offer! This to me is the most spectacular piece of railroad in the country and potentially the whole world.

  • @camgnilpe9300
    @camgnilpe9300 10 месяцев назад

    Bravo !!!

  • @sanandaallsgood673
    @sanandaallsgood673 9 месяцев назад

    I spent a week in this area taking photographs of Canyonlands and Arches, as well as the side ventures. It's an amazingly beautiful spot!

  • @tonyfranks9551
    @tonyfranks9551 9 месяцев назад

    Spectacular...thank you.

  • @johncamp2567
    @johncamp2567 10 месяцев назад

    It’s hard to watch the trains when the scenery is absolutely spectacular! (new subscriber, Virginia)

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      I can relate! Thanks for subscribing and hope you enjoy more to come!

  • @dawnkrenz9266
    @dawnkrenz9266 9 месяцев назад

    This is so stunning!!! The scenery is so breathtaking! Again, I’m so thankful for your videos. Seeing these beautiful areas I wouldn’t have seen otherwise. The train making its way against a stunning backdrop! You’ve done it again! Love it!

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yay thank you! There are two places in the country that are the most striking where railroads run in my opinion. One area in Wyoming and this place in Utah. They are both checked off the list now that I have visited this one!

  • @danmathers141
    @danmathers141 10 месяцев назад

    Beautiful video.

  • @84CJ7
    @84CJ7 10 месяцев назад

    WOW love it great thanks keep them coming.

  • @jonrussell5788
    @jonrussell5788 10 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous video - well done

  • @VinceAngelaSchwindt
    @VinceAngelaSchwindt 10 месяцев назад

    nice work, Dan! Spectacular scenery!

  • @bruceritchie3874
    @bruceritchie3874 10 месяцев назад

    What an awesome piece of the UP. I would love to try and model this on my N Scale layout, but folk just wouldn’t believe the colours are for real. Thanks again for this amazing video Dan.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Even being there in person it was almost hard to believe was real. So amazing.

  • @nickkaveney1000
    @nickkaveney1000 6 месяцев назад

    Again, thanks for the wonderful Travelogue. Beautiful country, and I thought NZ was beautiful😄. So there you go.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks a lot Nick! Yes I feel like North America is overlooked for its scenic regions which is a shame because there are many spectacular spots.

  • @J3scribe
    @J3scribe 10 месяцев назад

    I believe this is the first flyover video of this remarkable branch I've seen. The others were in fixed positions. This region of Utah is simply breathtaking, and as usual your captures of the area are marvelous. Well done, Dan. Another amazing video you've put together.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад +1

      I think I have seen one other on a Facebook page somewhere but not on here. Hard to say for sure. Thanks so much I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @crookedbird6589
    @crookedbird6589 10 месяцев назад

    I have been to Moab a number of times and have always wanted to see where the RR goes. But time is always so short when I am out there on vacation. Everytime I am out there I do go to the south end of town to see if the Illinois Central semi trailer is still there on the right as you level town. The IC is my home town RR. Thanks for posting this.

  • @tracksidebc5854
    @tracksidebc5854 10 месяцев назад +1

    Dan, another great video. Such gorgeous scenery. Excellent camera work!
    Question: Where do you get your music from?

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks so much! I use Artlist.io and Soundstripe. Both royalty free subscription based music websites.

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett3107 10 месяцев назад

    Fabulous video!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @fretbuzzaldrin4965
    @fretbuzzaldrin4965 10 месяцев назад

    Spectacular, as always Dan, and I am this close to agreeing with you on this being the most striking Railroad in America... While the scenery is unbelievable and where the tracks go is amazing, where I feel it lacks is in the word Railroad; it's not really much of a railroad, with just a couple of old SD70Ms and a handful of old hoppers once-a-week. Still, this is spectacular and exceptionally well filmed, but for rail-fanning personally, I find the Columbia Gorge hard to beat; spectacular in its own right and you'll miss a train if you get a coffee!

  • @marcushoover5410
    @marcushoover5410 5 месяцев назад

    Really enjoyed watching this video. We live in Grand Junction. We have gone by this rail route many times on our way to do 4 wheel drive trails. Always wondered what sights were on that train route.

  • @matthodel946
    @matthodel946 9 месяцев назад

    Cool footage. If I'm not mistaken, all Colorado River downstreamers should be thankful for this spur line. Without it the UMTRA nuclear yellowcake remediation in Moab (across from Arches National Park Entrance) would have been a trucking logisitical nightmare. The railroad has moved an amazing amount of the contaminated soils from the factory site to a special holding bunker somewhere out west. If the CO river would have had a cataclysmic flood the entire CO drainage basin could have been polluted into eternity.

  • @johnhodge5871
    @johnhodge5871 6 месяцев назад

    I thought for certain that our trip was going to take us on to the east and follow the train through Ruby Canyon between Westwater, Utah, and Mack, Colorado. That's a gorgeous canyon, with the tracks often hugging the canyon wall on one side and the riverbank on the other. The view from Knowles Canyon Overlook is particularly special: you can look straight down on the train from 400 feet above! That canyon is a very popular float trip, too (so popular that now you need a permit).
    For what it's worth, I live in Grand Junction.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  6 месяцев назад

      That is definitely a wonderful canyon as well but I do think this takes the cake. I'm actually partial to the Wind River Canyon in Wyoming and to me it is the most striking region but in general I think this is top of the top.

  • @graffitifreighttrains1076
    @graffitifreighttrains1076 10 месяцев назад

    I better make every effort possible to get out there with my boys. Amazing footage.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад +1

      So worth it. Seriously the most breathtaking piece of railroad in my opinion.

  • @dapto234
    @dapto234 10 месяцев назад

    Wow view @ 0:16 looks like a moon base.

  • @Century636
    @Century636 9 месяцев назад

    These Utah videos have raised the bar Dan! You will really need to work hard top top this series. You really should get up to NE Utah and shoot the Electric Coal Railroad Deseret Western. Have you given up on the larger DJI drones now?

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  9 месяцев назад

      Thanks a lot and yeah this is hard to top! Hopefully you will still enjoy more of what I upload that isn't quite as exciting as this! I still have my Inspire 2 and it is fantastic for fast pace chases but aside from that the Mavic 3 Pro is just so amazing. Being able to switch around between the three focal lengths gives limitless options and is so much more dynamic. It's hard to go back to the Inspire 2.

  • @jgtrh62
    @jgtrh62 10 месяцев назад

    Another excellent video RD! The only disappointing thing about this region is when it's time to leave.

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Agreed! But I was so satisfied with what I got I was alright to go.

  • @MrOrangeBluestreek
    @MrOrangeBluestreek 10 месяцев назад

    This video was amazing Dan!
    I am now even closer to a trip to the USA at the end of May this year. Then I will go to Cumbres & Toltec and Durango & Silverton. Hope the planning works out to be here on a Friday. 🤩
    Regards from Sweden 🇸🇪

    • @TheRailfanDan
      @TheRailfanDan  10 месяцев назад

      Thank you and how wonderful! You are going to enjoy all that so much and yes definitely worth spending a Friday here.

  • @wkjeeping9053
    @wkjeeping9053 10 месяцев назад

    That's the best one in this state. But there are a few in the state that are great scenery. Heber valley railroad through Provo canyon has some great views but only with the steam loco. They are under restoration.