Rotary Snow Train - Plowing Donner Pass California - Drone and Ground video with audio - 4k

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  • Опубликовано: 1 апр 2023
  • Union Pacific's rotary #train #plowing through #snow in #california. #video from Troy to Soda Springs, CA after repetead #winter #storms have caused the highest snowpack levels since record keeping began. The rotary train is only used when snowpack levels reach incredible heights or only a couple of times each decade.
    Thanks to @JonathanPetramala for the amazing ground video and audio synced up to the drone. If you want to see him get blasted by the train, please check out his channel.
    #Train #Railfans #railfanning #railway #Trains #Video #videography #drone #dronevideo #cinematography #snow #2023 #winter #2022 #california #heavyequipment #plowing #blowers #sierra #unionpacific #weather #winterstorm #locomotive
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Комментарии • 246

  • @WxChasing
    @WxChasing  Год назад +47

    If you like the footage please consider subscribing.

    • @DennisSmithAIStockImageClub
      @DennisSmithAIStockImageClub Год назад +3

      Thanks for sharing! Just drove Donner Pass last weekend on a sunny day and it's amazing how much snow there is. It's the same here in Idaho and it's still piling up.

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray 6 месяцев назад

      Done. If not mistaken that plow in opening is one that was mothballed for some 20yrs in Sacramento?
      Some beautiful scenes. For those asking why we don't all flee Commifornia--there's a tiny snapshot of why, it's the natural landscape.

    • @davefroman4700
      @davefroman4700 3 месяца назад

      betting they had the rotary out this past week up on Donner from the sounds of the weather reports.

  • @RadicalEarth
    @RadicalEarth Год назад +25

    Ohhhhhhhhh......diesel snowblower train. Raw power. Good looking choo choo. Fun footage!

    • @hollybromley47
      @hollybromley47 Год назад +1

      "Choo choo." Ugh! My husband is a UPRR engineer. His brother likes to ask if he's out "working on his choo choo" when he calls. *Teeth grating* Please, make it stop!!!

    • @RadicalEarth
      @RadicalEarth Год назад +4

      @@hollybromley47 haha... Well I ain't no train engineer (obviously) and no disrespect intended. I meant it affectionately. I love trains. Baggage with the brother is not my affair.

  • @MozarkAdventures
    @MozarkAdventures Год назад +43

    Great footage! One of those oddly satisfying things to watch in action!

  • @rd4660
    @rd4660 Год назад +34

    I hope the railroad appreciates your video, I know the train crew does. Spectacular footage!

    • @danhuttinger5040
      @danhuttinger5040 Год назад +1

      Wow that really gets with it very cool video.

    • @Johnny2Bags47
      @Johnny2Bags47 Год назад +1

      ​@@danhuttinger5040 where were they when the this cunumdrum was going down. Those folks could have used a little help 😂
      Too soon?
      🤫🤦‍♂️

  • @ChipChapinSJ
    @ChipChapinSJ Год назад +35

    This was so beautifully and professionally done that I had to acknowledge. Really outstanding.

  • @davidmihevc3990
    @davidmihevc3990 Год назад +38

    Great footage.
    I think it's cool that UP leaves the SPMW reporting marks on the rotary. It's like a small part of the SP lives on.

    • @sharon94503
      @sharon94503 Год назад +9

      Yes! My late father worked for SPRR for 29 years.

  • @AllenCavedo
    @AllenCavedo 2 месяца назад +8

    Watching this a second time and sharing it with several friends, let me just say this is the most awesome video of RR snow clearing ever shot, Donner Pass or anywhere. Wow! Great sound too.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 месяца назад

      Thank you Allen!

  • @lizzie5919
    @lizzie5919 Год назад +15

    Beautiful . Glad to see the sun shining.

    • @lutomson3496
      @lutomson3496 Год назад +2

      We had a couple blue bird days it's snowing now here

  • @sleepyjay2664
    @sleepyjay2664 Год назад +29

    Very nice. Most videos of this operation are shot by railfans and focus only on the Rotary. Yours shows everything, including the snowcats and (most importantly) the work of moving the snow! Added bonus of excellent work by the drone.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +4

      Thank you Jay! As more of a weather person I guess it makes for a different person but I certainly appreciate the trains and other heavy equipment.

  • @jerrysimon793
    @jerrysimon793 Год назад +12

    Union pacific has had there hands full with both the rotary and spreaders to keep economy going for the united states

  • @johnmcgarvie4061
    @johnmcgarvie4061 Год назад +8

    A top shelf video of well orchestrated snow removal. A real pleasure to watch.

  • @anb7408
    @anb7408 2 месяца назад +4

    Well there’s a whole new perspective on these snow eating beasts! Nice!

  • @rjackson5307
    @rjackson5307 Год назад +7

    The most incredible video ever of a SPRR snow blower!

  • @tucobenedicto109
    @tucobenedicto109 Год назад +16

    1920's technology that still works today. If it ain't broke don't fix it. The diesel is an improvement.
    Love the no till cat operation. But they are not farming 😆.
    Amazing footage. Thanks.

  • @zion9860
    @zion9860 Год назад +6

    Simply wow. California this year is blessed with all this rain and snow.

  • @know-body2519
    @know-body2519 Год назад +5

    Always nice to see a train video that isn't derailed.👍

  • @user-xe5mf3nd6o
    @user-xe5mf3nd6o Год назад +5

    Best dinner pass snowblowing video I’ve watched

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +2

      Wow, so many fantastic photogs in that area, huge compliment!

  • @dougcarnahan4228
    @dougcarnahan4228 Год назад +22

    Beautiful work with your drone! It’s great seeing so much more than just ground videos.

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 6 месяцев назад +2

    at the rail intersection it looked like a "good morning Harry, goodnight Ralph" moment.

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac Год назад +3

    This is the soundtrack I play in my headphones when I'm snow blowing my driveway. :)

    • @tombeyer375
      @tombeyer375 Год назад +2

      Thanks for having a sense of humor in this day and age!!

  • @timslager5966
    @timslager5966 Год назад +13

    Absolutely awesome, great line side and drone camera work! Love hearing the EMD power sounds, beats a GE any day!
    Thanks for sharing 👍 👍

  • @stanfullerton8485
    @stanfullerton8485 Год назад +5

    What fantastic aerial footage of Union Pacific crew in action.

  • @FrogandFlangeVideo
    @FrogandFlangeVideo Год назад +15

    Spectacular filming !! And big thumbs up for audio track that you built for it. It is tricky work and takes a lot of time which I believe most viewers may not understand. Great stuff. James.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +3

      Thank you. The audio wasnt perfect as the snowcats kept finding it the track but we had multiple channels in multiple locations to build and match. I spent almost a full day on the audio and probably would have been about 3 more days for perfection but tornado season is keeping me busy.

    • @FrogandFlangeVideo
      @FrogandFlangeVideo Год назад +1

      @@WxChasing I know from my own experience how much time and work it takes to craft a realistic audio experience to match on-screen action. But in the end it is worth the effort and I commend you for your work. James.

  • @ChaiLatte13
    @ChaiLatte13 Год назад +7

    This is amazing to watch. Nice catch!

  • @8978Marty
    @8978Marty Год назад +5

    Amazing footage. Thank you for putting you and your equipment through that shoot

  • @sptraxide
    @sptraxide Год назад +3

    Best footage I've seen so far this winter! THANKS

  • @WEWAYUS
    @WEWAYUS 25 дней назад

    Rotary snow train clears Donner Pass, California: Stunning 4K video, drone & ground views.

  • @-...Patricia...-
    @-...Patricia...- Год назад +5

    You did a great job filming your video! So cool to watch.

  • @jg-xx8oh
    @jg-xx8oh Год назад +4

    Amazing my friend 🇨🇦

  • @frontcentermusician
    @frontcentermusician 6 месяцев назад +2

    Imagine trying that with a battery run machine? Green new deal LOL

  • @cbpuzzle
    @cbpuzzle 4 месяца назад +1

    The amount of power used is insane. The world better not run out of oil.

  • @jeffreykreiley7265
    @jeffreykreiley7265 Год назад +3

    Impressive to say the least.

  • @giovanniflores6637
    @giovanniflores6637 Год назад +2

    Thanks for posting

  • @Johnny2Bags47
    @Johnny2Bags47 Год назад +1

    I think I can I think I can

  • @suzannepowelldubois3620
    @suzannepowelldubois3620 Год назад +3

    Awesome coverage..Pretty cool coverage of the train work...

  • @bobegunsgaming
    @bobegunsgaming 4 месяца назад +3

    Nice video. Excellent footage. Very relaxing to me. Love the snow, and trains. Beautiful scenery.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 месяца назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @framfull
    @framfull 4 месяца назад +2

    Great clip, thanks for not adding music🤠

  • @sharon94503
    @sharon94503 Год назад +2

    Gives new meaning to the struggles of the Donner Party.

  • @PacificElectric
    @PacificElectric Год назад +3

    Reporting marks Southern Pacific maintenance of way. A great piece of History.

  • @donnaarnold3044
    @donnaarnold3044 Год назад +2

    Beautiful drone footage. 🇺🇸❤🤍💙🇺🇸

  • @paulescudero9973
    @paulescudero9973 Год назад +2

    Great video 💝. Thank you very much.

  • @keithingram3428
    @keithingram3428 Год назад +2

    That’s one awesome machine

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 Год назад +1

    WOW,!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @emerald3331
    @emerald3331 Год назад +3

    Very nice footage. That would be a nice screen saver.

  • @lewispaine4589
    @lewispaine4589 5 месяцев назад +1

    Impressive

  • @deborahwood694
    @deborahwood694 Год назад +2

    Pretty cool how the snow plows double team the train!

  • @Kreemerz
    @Kreemerz Год назад +2

    Dang, that's a lot of freakin' snow.

  • @centredoorplugsthornton4112
    @centredoorplugsthornton4112 Год назад +4

    Originally Southern Pacific til the 1990s when Union Pacific took it over.

  • @tigerphid9677
    @tigerphid9677 Год назад +3

    Great drone work... Nice video...

  • @sunmoonandwater137
    @sunmoonandwater137 Год назад +3

    Subscribed, shared, thumbs up..Thank you..Enjoyed..

  • @bonnieprice9482
    @bonnieprice9482 Год назад +1

    Wow 😮😮😮

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 2 месяца назад

    Must be pretty exciting for the engineer and crew on board this train. I think it was restored after 100 years service. Very cool 😎

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 месяца назад

      I was jealous. Would be such an amazing ride.

  • @abfutrell
    @abfutrell Год назад +4

    Nice! I knew you'd get some amazing footage of this equipment in operation.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +3

      Took me long enough but finally got it.

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 4 месяца назад +2

    Thats some nice shots there.. well done.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  4 месяца назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @ddhsd
    @ddhsd Год назад +2

    A very satisfying video, amazing drone shots and the spectacular snow scape. Thanks 😊

  • @Nana_Mack
    @Nana_Mack Год назад +1

    It beautiful the snow

  • @Rainbow2997
    @Rainbow2997 Год назад +3

    Still snowing and it's already April.

  • @northeastrailway.
    @northeastrailway. Год назад +3

    Awesome video!!

  • @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards
    @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards Год назад +2

    That thing is really throwing the snow. Epic conditions to use it this past Winter.

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 4 месяца назад +1

    What beautiful country.....

  • @dannymccarty6680
    @dannymccarty6680 Год назад +4

    ❤Professional! Just subscribed for thrills. ¡Ándale!

  • @usmausmma
    @usmausmma Год назад +3

    Nice shots!

  • @dennissvitak5475
    @dennissvitak5475 5 месяцев назад +2

    I was a contract Meteorologist for CalTrans for many years. I forecast snow amounts, and start and stop times, as well as how far down the mountains the roads would be impacted. I had some skill. A straight southwest flow into the Sierra's produced the heaviest snowfalls I have ever seen, with just a very few exceptions. I have seen five feet of snow in 24 hours, in the Donner Pass area, with the elevation of 7,227 feet.

  • @tombeyer375
    @tombeyer375 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great drone coverage! Kudos to the rail outfit for their hard work, to keep things movin'. Donner Pass don't play. !

  • @geoffmackley
    @geoffmackley Год назад +1

    OH GOD !

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад

      Thought you might like. :)

  • @cphilpot
    @cphilpot Год назад +3

    well done sir! really good stuff

  • @scottford8736
    @scottford8736 Год назад +2

    Really great footage

  • @wewinusa
    @wewinusa Год назад +1

    Wow! beautiful white snow! Love it much and thanks

  • @asullivan4047
    @asullivan4047 2 месяца назад +1

    Interesting/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand how the snow removal rotor operates 😉.

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 6 месяцев назад

    Drones make it look so much prettier, especially with that backdrop.

  • @sonosolo4528
    @sonosolo4528 Год назад +18

    Now imagine 180 years ago on foot with no food but plenty of annoyingly tasty people. Hurry along as fast as you can and never take no short cuts.

    • @381delirius
      @381delirius 3 месяца назад

      Please elaborate

    • @kevinmcniff7724
      @kevinmcniff7724 3 месяца назад +4

      Referencing the Donner party tragedy ... the story is amazing. The museum on the east side of Donner Lake is a must.

    • @381delirius
      @381delirius 3 месяца назад +1

      @@kevinmcniff7724 sounds interesting I'ma look into that

    • @Bacnow
      @Bacnow 3 месяца назад +3

      “Annoyingly tasty people” Lol 😂🤣😂
      Dude you killed me with that reference! Now…please don’t consume me…🤤👀

    • @dickymiller7196
      @dickymiller7196 Месяц назад

      @@Bacnowthat was hilarious😂😂

  • @1d1ane
    @1d1ane Год назад +2

    She'll be comin' 'round the mountain, when she comes...

  • @sarajanesmith3892
    @sarajanesmith3892 Год назад +1

    I bet the Donner Party would have loved to have one of those!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +2

      They would have struggled pushing it over the rocks.

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 Год назад +2

    Snowing here right now we had a couple bluebird days

  • @spotts9668
    @spotts9668 6 месяцев назад +1

    great shots! watching them work is very soothing!

  • @jimwhitsett4736
    @jimwhitsett4736 Месяц назад

    Great video!

  • @katalinkun2313
    @katalinkun2313 3 месяца назад

    Csodálatos 🥰😍

  • @searles1224
    @searles1224 Год назад +2

    A friend of mine was stuck on Amtrak, a couple of weeks ago, on top of Donner Pass because the snow plow broke.

  • @snowsurfr
    @snowsurfr Год назад +3

    Great footage! I recognize that ski area. I know some sick shots on the east side of the pass you would like.

  • @serinatang4184
    @serinatang4184 6 месяцев назад

    I saw the thumbnail and put the mouse over it to see the first few seconds and thought, "cool" I must watch this.
    Clicked it on and skipped ahead about 8 minutes and saw that.... nightmare device on the front of the train and nearly spat out my coffee!
    WOW!
    I would never have thought this was how it worked, having never seen something like this before... just wow!

  • @tires2burn
    @tires2burn 5 месяцев назад

    I worked the snow plow over Hyak Pass in Wa State for 3 days. It was beautiful bot BOOOOORING. Oh Yeah, and the power was ELECTRIC.

  • @user-jp8qi2kn5u
    @user-jp8qi2kn5u 9 месяцев назад

    👍

  • @indianboy72
    @indianboy72 5 месяцев назад

    Soooo much power. I needed a private moment to watch this. I love machinery!!!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @deksea
    @deksea 4 месяца назад

    Outstanding work. Quite possibly the definitive youtube video related to Rotary plow operations. Spectacular film footage throughout.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  4 месяца назад

      Thank you @deksea

  • @user-qjvqfjv
    @user-qjvqfjv Год назад +1

    The bell and horn together have a great harmony. Reminds me of "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield.

  • @CriticoolHit
    @CriticoolHit Год назад +8

    Super cool. Great footage and editing as well. Think these guys will ever let you on board for a up close and personal look during snow removal operations? That would just be all the way cool.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  Год назад +2

      Hope so! And thank you.

  • @JH-dc6kj
    @JH-dc6kj Месяц назад +1

    Amazing! Probably 30 ft high snow on the tracks; you can see I-80 down the hillside.

  • @GT-mn3bx
    @GT-mn3bx Год назад +1

    That thing is hungry! And boy can she eat.

  • @Smittyschannel
    @Smittyschannel Год назад +1

    Those would be some awesome cross country skiing areas where the Pisten Bully's are clearing next to the tracks

  • @juriebezuidenhout2538
    @juriebezuidenhout2538 4 месяца назад

    It stay one impressive site seeing these trains

  • @dgsantafedave1
    @dgsantafedave1 Год назад +1

    Thats a "unit"!

    • @httr21skins
      @httr21skins Год назад

      That’s what she said 😂😂

  • @jeaninehogshead4710
    @jeaninehogshead4710 4 месяца назад

    Thanks!

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 5 месяцев назад

  • @caltrain908railfan
    @caltrain908railfan 9 месяцев назад

    that is crazy

  • @RaulGonzalez-jg8ks
    @RaulGonzalez-jg8ks Год назад

    Ke bonito video. Ke paisajes tan padres.

  • @matchoo4050
    @matchoo4050 2 месяца назад

    Very nice

  • @sallytidwell7804
    @sallytidwell7804 Месяц назад

    How Clever,🚂🚂

  • @jsimm4587
    @jsimm4587 Год назад +2

    Looks like they have kept up this year !

  • @Watcher1852
    @Watcher1852 6 месяцев назад

    GREAT LOVED IT THANKS, SHARE,SHARE

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  5 месяцев назад

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @manoelduarte8435
    @manoelduarte8435 25 дней назад

    Muito lindo!