I had the great pleasure of operating that exact engine with Craig as my instructor. I managed to make it around the yard without too much major damage. An awesome experience. If you ever have the opporunity to do it, don't hesitate.
if driving a locomotive isn't on your "bucket list" it darn well should be.
Very cool, five-star! I had not watched this all the way through, for some stupid reason.
It brings tears to my eyes, remembering what neophytes we all were and what seasoned engineers we are now ... oh, wait, that's me noticing how much hair I had two years ago, and I still need a shave!
Great work Don, the music, images and video all bring it together. And that virginiatruckee Jim's interview wasn't half bad. I saw Craig just a couple weeks ago at Railroad Days, he's great!
Thank you so much, Don, for all the work you put into creating this documentation of our wonderful time in the Portola area that day. It was marvelous. Except for that speeding ticket I got chasing that container train. Sorry I talk so much on your videos!!!
I had the great pleasure of operating that exact engine with Craig as my instructor. I managed to make it around the yard without too much major damage. An awesome experience. If you ever have the opporunity to do it, don't hesitate.
if driving a locomotive isn't on your "bucket list" it darn well should be.
guidepost42 5 months ago
Very cool, five-star! I had not watched this all the way through, for some stupid reason.
It brings tears to my eyes, remembering what neophytes we all were and what seasoned engineers we are now ... oh, wait, that's me noticing how much hair I had two years ago, and I still need a shave!
Great work Don, the music, images and video all bring it together. And that virginiatruckee Jim's interview wasn't half bad. I saw Craig just a couple weeks ago at Railroad Days, he's great!
renorailfan 1 year ago
@renorailfan From my recent experience, I wonder if they have reviewed their weed cam policy.
NarodnieMstiteli 1 year ago
@NarodnieMstiteli These days a "weed cam" is located in a dispensary in San Francisco.
virginiatruckee 1 year ago
Hey, at 2:12 it sounds like me asking him for a "little publicity speech," was I shooting this? I forget.
virginiatruckee 1 year ago
@virginiatruckee I think that you were shooting. Could be wrong.
NarodnieMstiteli 1 year ago
Hey, this came up as a Featured Video on my suggestion list while I was watching Coaststarlight11's Feather River Express at Portola Video.
Congrats, NM!
virginiatruckee 1 year ago
I got my certificate there. It was a blast! I'm going back there again before too long.
GP9railfan 1 year ago
@GP9railfan Lucky son of a gun you! I love that SP/ATSF merger unit.
Nathanrailfan 1 year ago
@Nathanrailfan Yeah, the Kodachrome GP9 is a really nice unit, even with faded paint.
GP9railfan 1 year ago
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Nathanrailfan 1 year ago
Cool video. I have been to the RR museum in Portola, California many times over the years.
CoastStarlight11 2 years ago
lucky!! Take me with you. :)
Nathanrailfan 2 years ago
I actually live just a tad south of Portola.
CoastStarlight11 2 years ago
cool
pbyolo56 2 years ago
I love the beginning of the video.. Pyle National Gyralites.. Ohh yeah!
WMkid 3 years ago
Dear Friend,
May I shake your hand?
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Alicia7777777 3 years ago
That would be.....nice.
NarodnieMstiteli 3 years ago
I will always be indebted to you, our coordinator, for the unforgetable experience. Well, except the portion on the highway you mentioned.
NarodnieMstiteli 3 years ago
Thank you so much, Don, for all the work you put into creating this documentation of our wonderful time in the Portola area that day. It was marvelous. Except for that speeding ticket I got chasing that container train. Sorry I talk so much on your videos!!!
1grammargirl 3 years ago