TRAIN DRIVER'S VIEW: Winter on the Flåm Line

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @CraigMilton
    @CraigMilton 7 лет назад +85

    Sitting in my chair in Southern Ontario, Canada enjoying a couple cold beers while taking an absolutely stunning ride on the Flåm Railway to Myrdal... Totally blown-away by the beauty of Norway. Thank-you for very much for this video.

    • @karlswanson4968
      @karlswanson4968 5 лет назад +3

      Same here, from my recliner in East Tennessee. These vids are great! I'd love to be an engineer, if I could "start over". No commercial trucks, for me then, just Trains.

  • @anthonybowes9273
    @anthonybowes9273 7 лет назад +6

    This has been a great cab ride and I have done a few, but this ranks as one of the best, if not a bit of a heart in the mouth trip as the lines are covered in a good depth of snow. The engineers who built this line can be proud of what they achieved, especially when it came to cutting those tunnels. A first class video and thank you for sharing with us.

  • @andrewphelps1462
    @andrewphelps1462 7 лет назад +41

    Hail to all the brave workers who endangered their lives to build this line!

    • @MegaPepsimax
      @MegaPepsimax 4 года назад +2

      Or didn't have a choice :)

    • @razony
      @razony 4 года назад

      Modern day Vikings!

  • @glendakirby5579
    @glendakirby5579 7 лет назад

    I live in the UK,and love the series put out by Canadian tv about people who live in log cabins in the snowy lonely outback,whose only link to civilisation is the railway.However they have teams of workers with sophisticated equipment keeping lines open,and snow cleared for them.I was in complete awe seeing that engine travel in snow so deep that the rails were invisible,or any sign of any previous vehicle.The scenery is breath taking.Well done to all concerned,it has made my Christmas.I would have loved it to be longer,but was left wanting more, which is a sign of true success.

  • @JR-SCOOT
    @JR-SCOOT 5 лет назад +6

    I had the pleasure of travelling on this line a few weeks ago. It was a fabulous experience and one I will treasure for the rest of my life. I enjoyed this cab ride with lots of snow around, thank you for posting.

  • @m222rjr
    @m222rjr 7 лет назад +9

    Very impressive. The scenery, the railway, the train and the quality of the video - all very impressive! Thank you very much for posting. And also thank you for the Christmas Tree which is standing proudly in Trafalgar Square in the centre of London; the 71st which you have sent to us since the end of the 2nd world war. Many thanks indeed. It means a lot!

  • @philiproseel3506
    @philiproseel3506 5 лет назад +3

    The view at the very beginning is achingly beautiful. The lights in the buildings giving such a warm glow.

  • @davidpeters4813
    @davidpeters4813 7 лет назад +3

    One comment states this is the best video they ever saw. They're right. The English language doesn't have a word to correctly describe the emotions it brings to life. Numerous elements like hypnotic, frightening, isolation, incredible beauty, are just a few. Personally, most amazing part for me; I can chill on my sofa in Florida and see this.

  • @Datingforboomers
    @Datingforboomers 7 лет назад +1

    This is great. And this must be wonderful for people that can’t get out. Thank you!

  • @ianmosely3441
    @ianmosely3441 2 года назад

    I have watched this vid more than once. Just in case I missed something. Never tire of that lovely landscape..

  • @3987robert
    @3987robert 7 лет назад +17

    WOW!!! I came across this video and was blown away by the scenery!! The beauty of this trip was beyond words to describe it.

    • @ctwentysevenj6531
      @ctwentysevenj6531 7 лет назад

      Try this one.
      ruclips.net/video/29C4mfaRnvc/видео.html

  • @willyvonbusche729
    @willyvonbusche729 7 лет назад +1

    Veldig bra. Har tatt turen mange ganger og har alltid hatt lyst til å sitte foran i loket. Nå fikk jeg det. Mange takk.

  • @letraindejardin
    @letraindejardin 7 лет назад

    Fabuleux voyage. Le chaos noir des rochers et le sombre des végétaux gelés, la neige, forment un incroyable paysage en noir et blanc. Ces maisons perdues, cette succession de tunnels, tout cela contribue à donner un aspect exceptionnel à ce parcours ferroviaire. Merci pour ce partage !

  • @HeSaid007
    @HeSaid007 7 лет назад +2

    Much gratitude to builders, operators, maintainers of Flam line. I feel the strength and beautiful culture of your country in this video. Jim in Philadelphia

    • @runetollefsen7458
      @runetollefsen7458 7 лет назад

      The line was started a few years before WW2. Then the nazis finished it. Not to be proud of, but all in all, we should be glad they finished it.

  • @pegallen6983
    @pegallen6983 Год назад

    I keep coming back to this video. I think I have watched it at least 10 times. I even have it saved to my favourite railway journies playlist.

    • @RailCowGirl
      @RailCowGirl  Год назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

  • @fjsmits
    @fjsmits 7 лет назад +1

    We didn't get the chance to go on the Flåm Line. This I think is the next best thing. Thanks for sharing from us in Australia.

  • @neilharvey1358
    @neilharvey1358 7 лет назад +3

    from sunny queensland Australia temp this week max 41oC what a contrast.. did this trip dec. 2004 still remember so much of beautiful norway. thank you for such a professional video.

    • @oyunoyun4711
      @oyunoyun4711 4 года назад

      Hi Mr Neil. How are you? Best wishes from Turkey .

  • @feeberizer
    @feeberizer 5 лет назад +1

    I was just wondering what a snowy winter trip would look like, and this vid appeared minutes later. Thank you for the wonderful trip! ❄

  • @simonarcher6422
    @simonarcher6422 7 лет назад

    So nice to have a genuine soundtrack rather than annoying music. A most impressive railway.

  • @normanfeinberg9968
    @normanfeinberg9968 7 лет назад

    Very thrilling ride through a winter landscape.I get a warm feeling from inside looking out at the rugged terrain

  • @jeffemerson6122
    @jeffemerson6122 3 года назад

    I DID NOT WANT THIS VIDEO TOO END.
    BET GOD SPENT HIS WINTERS THERE!
    PLACE IS STUNNING!

    • @RailCowGirl
      @RailCowGirl  3 года назад

      Watch it again! :D Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @HD41117
    @HD41117 7 лет назад +13

    Without a doubt, my absolute favourite videos on RUclips. Thank you so much for these!

  • @mwell17
    @mwell17 7 лет назад +5

    Amazing how a change in seasons brings out a different and unique perspective to the scenery. By far the best video you’ve posted (and I’ve watched all of them). Takk!

    • @RailCowGirl
      @RailCowGirl  7 лет назад +4

      I strive to improve :)

    • @mwell17
      @mwell17 7 лет назад +1

      HinduCowGirl You’ve got a beautiful canvas in which to work with... :)

  • @scruffy6151
    @scruffy6151 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the ride along. When you went through the tunnels reminded of the time i spent working in tunnels.

  • @09beegee
    @09beegee 5 лет назад

    The landscape is Over The Top Spectacular, so different from what I'm used to seeing. Splendid rugged, natural beauty. Thank you for sharing this experience.

  • @greghilton7797
    @greghilton7797 6 лет назад +2

    I liked the walk up to the locomotive at the beginning and you showed us the one you were driving with the snow plough in front of the wheels. A truly wonderful journey through such beautiful country. I was sad when it ended. Thank you for sharing this with us. Cheers

  • @jeffemerson6122
    @jeffemerson6122 3 года назад

    BEST TRAIN VIDEO I'VE SEEN YET.
    HANDS DOWN.
    THANKS 4 SHARING FROM KENTUCKY U.S.A

  • @dave55uk
    @dave55uk 7 лет назад

    Excellent, excellent, excellent. What more can I say? I watch quite a lot of train ride videos and, hand on heart, yours are totally the best in all respects. Thank you HCG x
    (And thanks for showing us the train & loco at the beginning - appreciated).

  • @jayantpjoshi
    @jayantpjoshi 7 лет назад

    Beautiful winter wonderland! The mountains, the valleys, the snow just so beautiful, if you can handle the cold! Not being able to see the tracks must be scary tough! Thank you for sharing!

  • @patriciagogrand614
    @patriciagogrand614 7 лет назад +1

    Las sorpresas de RUclips!! Un viaje en tren de casi 40' atravesando montañas nevadas por dentro y por fuera...con tiempo para apreciar la suma del trabajo inteligente del hombre en el rigor de la naturaleza... Gracias a todos los que hicieron posible este impresionante video..

  • @IstasPumaNevada
    @IstasPumaNevada 7 лет назад +1

    I like trains, snow, and mountains. This video is a wonderful combination. Thank you. :)

  • @the_Texas_Bandit
    @the_Texas_Bandit 3 года назад

    EL18-2252 , with you behind the stick, my favorite ride. Such warm inviting lighting in the coaches, so warm and inviting.

  • @lairdchristie3775
    @lairdchristie3775 2 года назад +1

    Ditto, Craig(Waterloo,Ontario) Wonderfully refreshing to ride CowGirl's train through the Norwegian winter countryside

  • @mmbmbmbmb
    @mmbmbmbmb 7 лет назад +21

    What an amazing ride! Thank you so much for taking us along.
    Stunning scenery. Seemingly adventurous ride through deep snow.
    In admiration of your skills. Surely not an easy profession ...
    39 Minutes well spent! Will be back another time ... ;o)

  • @abyios
    @abyios 7 лет назад +7

    This is the Best train video I have ever seen. Awesome video! HD is perfect.

  • @imsixftsix
    @imsixftsix 7 лет назад

    What an amazing ride! I have never personally seen so much snow that is shown, towards the end of the video. Born in Florida, now live in Georgia, USA.

  • @theotherchannel2279
    @theotherchannel2279 7 лет назад +2

    Love watching you drive through the snow... These are the best videos. Keep it up! Thank you. ;)

  • @spiritofmatter1881
    @spiritofmatter1881 7 лет назад

    beautiful! Gave me a long deep winter procrastination time. Delved deep in thoughts. Amaying atmosphere. At one with nature. Thank you for the upload! Safe ride!

  • @tomwilson9398
    @tomwilson9398 7 лет назад +15

    You have done a beautiful video journey as always. A wonderful way for me to wake up at 2 in the morning to such scenery. Best 40 minutes I'll have today!!

  • @liewchengyeh
    @liewchengyeh 7 лет назад +1

    Incredible view... Mountain... Valley... River... Snow...

    • @liewchengyeh
      @liewchengyeh 7 лет назад

      Amazing Feat of engineering... The whole track is electrified...
      if most country, they just use Diesel Engine to pull those loads...

  • @mskud9996
    @mskud9996 7 лет назад

    I imagine that I was in the train for a minute. I enjoyed. Great video. Thank you.

  • @morrisfalker2773
    @morrisfalker2773 7 лет назад

    Hey nice train you got there and some beautiful winter landscape.
    You must be so proud of your job, it sure is a great one.
    Thanks for sharing !

  • @qe2lover159
    @qe2lover159 7 лет назад +3

    As many others have said: thank you for this amazing video. A few years ago in May we took this lovely train trip and it was interesting to see the winter version.

  • @garyjones8664
    @garyjones8664 7 лет назад +1

    Travelled on this line in summer many years back & with older locos. remember the "Lady in the mist" at the waterfall. Great journey with impressive climb & so much snow!

  • @rogertemple7193
    @rogertemple7193 3 года назад +1

    "When I watch these videos of the trains journeying through
    the countryside i feel like I'm up in the cab either navigating
    the train or sitting next to the driver and just looking out the
    window viewing the beautiful scenery,thanks."-🤠☕☕🌐🚝🚂🚃🚆🚄🚅🌐..

  • @dipluster
    @dipluster 7 лет назад

    Utrolig bra og 40 minutter som bare ble borte.
    Stunning video,Thanks!

  • @MrMacAttacker
    @MrMacAttacker 7 лет назад +1

    Can't believe how deep that snow is! Great vid

  • @avantgardeaclue
    @avantgardeaclue 7 лет назад

    Thank you for all of your videos. They are magnificent. I find they are so relaxing to watch, just love them.

  • @tatze2108
    @tatze2108 7 лет назад +1

    What a great tour, I did it once in the summer. Thanks for this nice video

  • @constructionwatcher5381
    @constructionwatcher5381 4 года назад

    Totally smashing scenery. And a great video. Thanks for the overview of the train at the start.

  • @ginnymullins2477
    @ginnymullins2477 5 лет назад +10

    love your vids. everything is so very clean and so smooth.

  • @nageshtagadur
    @nageshtagadur 7 лет назад

    breathtaking lovely scenery, lovely ride, beyond what words can describe,......journey in itself is the reward,...man and machine mutual trust,... fantastic view from the driver's cabin,.....thanking you for the ride........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @csheadtrip
    @csheadtrip 6 лет назад +2

    Thanks for showing the train from the outside! I was curious how the tracks are plowed, and now I know!

  • @SindyLowery
    @SindyLowery 7 лет назад +2

    this is 1 of my have to do's a Train ride to see the country .. this is the next best thing !! TY fir sharing your adventures

  • @Compasscard
    @Compasscard 7 лет назад

    Thank you kindly. Excellent image quality, sound and notices. Liked the landscape too.

  • @petergauthier5074
    @petergauthier5074 2 года назад

    Now i have been on in good weather and winter weather BEAUTIFUL THANK YOU Rail Cow Girl 🥰

    • @RailCowGirl
      @RailCowGirl  2 года назад

      Thank YOU for watching and commenting :D

  • @ldegmtrainspotter
    @ldegmtrainspotter 7 лет назад +49

    Stunning winter train ride in snow and amazing places and landscapes! Congrats for this great video! Thumbs Up
    Greetings & Respects from Romania
    All the best - Andrew

    • @uverhaul
      @uverhaul 7 лет назад +3

      LDEGM Trainspotter Greetings from Norway! This video was filmed here.

    • @RicardoJorgevuzz
      @RicardoJorgevuzz 7 лет назад +1

      Jesus!!! I NEVER saw snow falling,here in Portugal we have just one single point where sometimes snow,but when it does all the roads to the top of the 2000 meter montain stay closed,we cant cope even with 10 cm snow fall in this country. Hate our BEAUTIFULL climate, all turist say we have, because i hate the hot weather completely. I hate our +30ºC plus , sometimes days with +40ºC and this for almost 6 months. So luky you are there for your snow,not to talk about your level of life :)

    • @laurencegray4720
      @laurencegray4720 6 лет назад

      Thirty Celsius? Forty Celsius? That sounds good to me.

  • @ratroddiesels1981
    @ratroddiesels1981 4 года назад +1

    tusen takk

  • @paulfisher8753
    @paulfisher8753 7 лет назад +1

    Travelled on the line on my honeymoon in early August, small amount of snow on the tops of the mountains, fantastic..

  • @balmesh
    @balmesh 7 лет назад +56

    Most enjoyable. LOVE that scenery. Must be very stressful, though, at times. When you can't see the track, you just have to take it on trust!

    • @willyvonbusche729
      @willyvonbusche729 7 лет назад +7

      Thank God the tracks never move then. -:)

    • @MikeJones-rk1un
      @MikeJones-rk1un 7 лет назад

      True, maybe flying through a cloud or in the dark at 400 mph is worse.

    • @balmesh
      @balmesh 7 лет назад +4

      Not sure - you don't get vandals up there!"

    • @willyvonbusche729
      @willyvonbusche729 7 лет назад

      True but enjoyable all the same. Have been there.

    • @MaxDiviani
      @MaxDiviani 7 лет назад +10

      @balmesh if vandals made something bad, you will know. Rails have low electric signal in every single piece of route. So if something gone wrong, you'll receive an emergency signal or even brake system will automatically turn on. So it's all just psychological thing :)

  • @davidschmidt6013
    @davidschmidt6013 7 лет назад +1

    Never watched a vid like this....it's hypnotic! Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @moggridge1
    @moggridge1 7 лет назад +72

    Your production quality and on-screen notes rival those of NRK when they make their long videos!
    Very enjoyable, thank you.

  • @MrBNutzer
    @MrBNutzer 7 лет назад +1

    Great pictures, wonderful to see the landscape in winter. Visited Norway in the summer of 1992 with a interrail ticket. That time you paid € 350 for one month and whole Europe, even Morocco was possible. Celebrated our national day at Bergen. Also travelled with the Flam Line. From the Aurlandsfjord we went back to Bergen by hydrofoil boat.
    Unforgettable holidays, greetings from Switzerland.

  • @hoofhearted1902
    @hoofhearted1902 7 лет назад +1

    Greetings from Texas USA. Fell in love with your video 5 minuets in. Well done. Makes me miss winter up north.

  • @davidpoor8638
    @davidpoor8638 7 лет назад +1

    Yet another fantastic video!! HinduCowGirl...you keep doing these and I'll keep watching!! What I can't get over are the mountains in the area. They are HUGE!!!! Again, THANK YOU for posting these!!!

  • @558vulcanxh
    @558vulcanxh 7 лет назад +10

    Thank You for this excellent video, faultless !!

  • @WhatsInAName222
    @WhatsInAName222 7 лет назад +10

    Outstanding! Loved every minute of it.

  • @JVerschueren
    @JVerschueren 7 лет назад

    People are wading up to their knees in snow (which means they won't bother trying), but still the driver is announcing the trains' presence at unguarded crossings. Top notch.

  • @calimonkey1836
    @calimonkey1836 7 лет назад +1

    Another wonderful video. Thank you for posting it. Stunning!

  • @cirrus1976
    @cirrus1976 5 лет назад +2

    The Snow is Glistening and the Wind is Whistling, so happy tonight , such a wonderful sight, Driving a Train in a Winter Wonderland ^_^

  • @danbernstein4694
    @danbernstein4694 5 лет назад +2

    i remember my ride down this railway almost 50 years ago. it was amazing

  • @ArtVandelay99
    @ArtVandelay99 7 лет назад +1

    this video is pure gold. very very nice. thank you!!

  • @grahamjonathan762
    @grahamjonathan762 6 лет назад +1

    The level of snow in Vatnahasen was epic

  • @WilHenDavis
    @WilHenDavis 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing scenery! Thanks for posting! Yup, I can see why it's addictive! It's nice to have no musak, and the warning horn makes it totally realistic! I've always wanted to be an engine driver, and this is about the nearest I'll ever get! Thanks again! ;) BTW the snow-sheds are cool, as are the tunnels, especially the earlier one with the galleries and the side chambers leading off from the main tunnel! Nice job!

  • @TrevorBrass
    @TrevorBrass 7 лет назад +2

    Norway is such a pretty country. Good thing her people value a clean environment.

  • @Vegetarian99
    @Vegetarian99 5 лет назад

    Such a beautiful view this person gas got I watch this wen I get angry to calm down! Superb no need to clean traina frm outside!!!

  • @skansebakkenerik
    @skansebakkenerik 7 лет назад +1

    A most enjoyable train journey

  • @maryjbelle
    @maryjbelle 4 года назад

    I love train videos and the snow ❄️ scenes ...still not sure why.

  • @hectahc
    @hectahc 4 года назад

    Wow!!! Very nice! Thank you for the ride along!

  • @Bigbro28
    @Bigbro28 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video. It was especially enjoyable for me as it was 30+ degrees C here in Sydney today (high 30’s tomorrow.) 🐨🇦🇺

  • @nondesperado
    @nondesperado 7 лет назад +2

    It almost looks as if the video was shot in black and white except for the sign posts and stations. I love your videos because here in Denmark we don’t get much snow in the winter season.

  • @gronz
    @gronz 7 лет назад +2

    Wow, beautiful train

  • @mitch7ar243
    @mitch7ar243 7 лет назад

    Waaw how amazing this trip seem I rides in this train and feel enjoy the moment you make this video. . . Thank you for nice product.

  • @amxgaming9153
    @amxgaming9153 7 лет назад +1

    I've been on this in the summer this year when I went on a cruise to Norway, stunning journey

  • @ml2trick
    @ml2trick 7 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the Ride. Wisconsin in America and I wish I was there.

  • @twinvideoproduction9662
    @twinvideoproduction9662 7 лет назад

    Amazing train ride with a spectacular winter scenery in Norway. Thank you for sharing.

  • @stevepettifer4896
    @stevepettifer4896 5 лет назад

    I have got to stop watching your videos on my lunch break, especially on grey, rainy days like we have in the UK right now as they are so restful they make me want to doze off! The sound is like a rather soothing white noise and I love the winter scenery (although my wife isn't a fan - she's been to the far north of Norway in winter and she suffers from seasonal affective disorder so the monochrome landscape and the cold and lack of sun isn't her thing at all. Shame, as I love it and I'm envious she's been!)

  • @nothermarkgnomex
    @nothermarkgnomex 7 лет назад

    Beautiful country. Thanks for the ride through it!

  • @ElenaAshe
    @ElenaAshe 5 лет назад +3

    This is one of my most favorites for quick relaxation :)

  • @alcosound
    @alcosound 7 лет назад

    Wonderful winter ride! Thank you for sharing this with us!

  • @janetedelazari8026
    @janetedelazari8026 6 лет назад

    The most beautiful trip of my life! I've been there in March, 2018.... unforgetable!!!

  • @ElenaAshe
    @ElenaAshe 5 лет назад +1

    Out of all of your videos HCG, this one is my favorite. ❤️

  • @sayeed007
    @sayeed007 5 лет назад

    Love to see the beauty of nature and snow fall

  • @toddbliss3996
    @toddbliss3996 5 лет назад +1

    Wow, amazing tunnels! Thanks for the beautiful video!

  • @ChristopherBix
    @ChristopherBix 7 лет назад

    Very surprised at the apparently excellent traction in starting out from a stop even with snow covered rails. Very much appreciate your work. (and love your RUclips name.)

  • @cristikes5477
    @cristikes5477 7 лет назад +1

    Difficult conditions...very interesting video! Respect from Romania!

  • @JangleJoe
    @JangleJoe 6 лет назад

    Your best video yet. Thanks HCG!

  • @CorvusNumber6
    @CorvusNumber6 4 года назад

    SlowTV at it's finest! Tusen takk!

  • @pauldelcour
    @pauldelcour 7 лет назад

    Absolutely fascinating, gorgeous landscape. Strange to be able to go when the track is completely obscured by the snow.

  • @dryheat6907
    @dryheat6907 7 лет назад +1

    Stunning video as always, superbly filmed in some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable. Great extra details added about the journey as well. I always enjoy the chance to see you walk the train before departure when you can do it to give us a visual of the equipment you will be operating. Perhaps you could add a quick additional shot of the inside of the cab as well before you depart on some videos? Thank you!