Here is some edited video from my trip aboard the California Zephyr with UP Heritage D&RGW 1989. I posted the link to this video on Vimeo earlier, but so far have only gotten two hits so I decided I better post this on YouTube to get larger audience. After the trouble I had with editing (multiple system crashes) and having to rebuild the entire audio on some shots (original had nothing but static from wind), I dont feel bad about double-posting this. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2SKMB3cFDg&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdYIq4l5Eog&fmt=18 See some pictures on Railimages too.
Mark, How lucky can you be. You've not only captured the UP 1989 D&RGW Heritage Unit but some might fine scenery along the way. Excellent photos. For those who haven't had a chance to check out the RailImages Album, it is worth stopping in and taking the time to give them a look.
Thank you Rick. Your kind comments have inspired me to edit together part 2 tonight instead of later on this weekend. If you liked part 1 or any of the pictures... just wait until the finale of this video. Pure breathtaking! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdYIq4l5Eog&fmt=18
I said this before and I will say it now. NEVER open the windows on the moving train. It is a safety hazard and you can get injured. Ballast has been known to fly through the windows of the moving train.
Yep, I enjoyed it. Now can I have my breath back and my jaw picked up off the floor. Nice shooting and great capture. Who said rocks fly?confused:
It's not so much ballast and flying rocks as it is dust and small debris in the air which are unfriendly to unprotected eyes. Though this is a safety concern, truth is, an open window on a train is little different than an open window in a car driving down a dirt or gravel road. Don't get me wrong, Amtrak discourages opening the windows, and I am in no way encouraging others to disregard Amtrak's policies. I expressed many precautions during my filming and picture taking out of the windows.
Sweet Mark, I bet that was a BLAST sure looked it. Thanks for sharing the experience with us. Cool Video also Glen:thumbs_up:
I was worndering where the capture started, somewhere on Donner's west slope? Nope, 'Grande country! Soldier Summit and Gilluly Loops! The Utah Railway train was a neat surprise. UP power is the norm for Utah Rwy trains. The photos are great!!! I recognize nearly all of them in Rio Grande country. What a treat!
Mark , thanks for risking your life on this one. LOL No seriously great video. Brought back lots of memories. Done the same thing many times years ago, but only still shots! Thanks again Rob
You lucked out on this trip and I'm sure if safety was a real concern the conductor would have addressed it. I've seen rocks in the ballast picked up and swirled around as a locomotive passed by at 65 miles per hour. But seldom take off in the direction of a window. Dust and other fine debri is more of a concern for our eyes. That's why you see engine crews wearing safety glasses or goggles. Good to have someone concerned about your safety. I did enjoy the video's and photos on your albums. Nice shooting and capture.
How about some Sierra Nevada action? These videos are from a month after the special UP1989 CZ, but I figured posting here will give both sets of videos some extra publicity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH0Yc2Gq21I&fmt=18 Part 1 - Hundreds of UP locomotives in Reno. Donner Lake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phDqHqvYAeA&fmt=18 Part 2 - Many bridges and tunnels. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyhfBAuRTxc&fmt=18 Part 3 - A meet with the eastbound Zephyr! Pictures from this trip can be found in Railimages as well. Comment or rate if you like, but at the very least enjoy!
