Cool videos. The FRC sure is a cool place. At 1:48 you say the trains come in from Sparks but they are really coming from Portola. Sparks is the eastern hub for the Donner Pass Route. No worries, just thought I would let you know.
You're right, it's quite an astounding route and I first rode it while on the California Zephyr as a young Marine. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece. This route may never be as busy as when we shot the video, as the Donner Pass tunnel was being expanded to handle double stacks and UP was running everything thru Keddie Wye at that time. Now, the tunnel is open and heavily used. Once in a while, they do special passenger excursions through the Feather River route. Railfan sites may have the info.
Apparently I wasn't read up on my Feather River information... the first minute of this video earned this route a spot on my bucket list; I must find a way to ride it.
Cool videos. The FRC sure is a cool place. At 1:48 you say the trains come in from Sparks but they are really coming from Portola. Sparks is the eastern hub for the Donner Pass Route. No worries, just thought I would let you know.
Amtrakdavis22 3 weeks ago
Awesome
irelandbloke 2 months ago
Great filming from Newman
ShrinehillRail 3 months ago
Wow, amazing. I think I just spent the last 10 minutes in railroad heaven!
Bhil3 4 months ago
super
lego4555 5 months ago
Man where is this area?
ihave2rocks 6 months ago
You're right, it's quite an astounding route and I first rode it while on the California Zephyr as a young Marine. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece. This route may never be as busy as when we shot the video, as the Donner Pass tunnel was being expanded to handle double stacks and UP was running everything thru Keddie Wye at that time. Now, the tunnel is open and heavily used. Once in a while, they do special passenger excursions through the Feather River route. Railfan sites may have the info.
luxurydeserthideaway 6 months ago
Apparently I wasn't read up on my Feather River information... the first minute of this video earned this route a spot on my bucket list; I must find a way to ride it.
dwsabianguy 6 months ago
great video!!!
vgmdesign 6 months ago
This sure brings back good memories. I used to come to the Keddie Wye and the Feather River Canyon a lot! Thanks!!
flittell 9 months ago
Thanks for sharing this video, wonderful scenery!
Has anyone incorporated that loop, the wye, and the two bridge-over-bridge crossing's, in a model layout?
bookworm1960 10 months ago
I can not believe that this only has 547 views!
Great work
rkhilburn 1 year ago
good job on the choo choos
khunopie 1 year ago