HD SP4449 (10-20-09) Highballing the Columbia River Gorge

[darktrooper4]

where exactly does the term highballing come from?

[TimeChaser123]

wow! thats cool!

[BigDH28]

WOW! Amazing! 

[SixSpeedSS]

Spectacular! That baby is cookin there. Really impressive.

[IAMOldNick]

Nice placement and light. Just one comment. You should not have zoomed in then out, IMO. Let the train do that work for you and this would have been great. Just my thought.

[ervans]

@IAMOldNick The way I do it most of the time is I am zoomed in to start with and then I zoom out, but this I did not have time to set up

[duong200591]

very good! thank you!



[WillhelmKaiser]

That's a beautiful video with such a scenic landscape as a background.

It's really worth it to watch them in HD, continue to film them in HD, please!

Thank you for the videos!

[ervans]

@WillhelmKaiser Thank you

[astrofabio68]

absolutely great machine and video!!!! thanks for sharing..!

[williamspulido]

the best way to travel is by train great view

[MyDSisHungry]

Sick blud! Dat is some bare nice train!

[MegaChallanger]

it doesn't need the p-42

[crossinggate84]

I think diesels are my favorite

[crossinggate84]

Awesome video steam engines are cool! Diesels are awesome too!

[pancho2009ish]

wow!! great video!! i like the trains in special the old 4449, thanks!!!

[jazzbutterworth]

Why is there a diesel engine in there?

[bazdesh]

Thumbs up if Depeche Mode brought you here !

[MegaSinister123]

i lost 42 seconds of my fuckin' life :P

[Badboy1846]

What is this ?????????? -.-

[trapperman1974]

Nicely done, ervans! My 3 year old son and I both enjoy these videos you put out, he loves the trains and I love the scenery (sometimes we get homesick being overseas). We appreciate all the time and hard work you put into these.

[VNVgirl]

beautiful video! i agree! :) trains always fascinate me - so huge and heavy... awesome :)

[ervans]

@VNVgirl Thank you, yes all that power so close

[fourstar7]

that motherfucker's MOVING. i say at least 50 - 60 MPH.

[smokum0]

i see a guy alot using a tripod shooting trains in the gorge, bet it's you.

[smokum0]

i see a guy alot using a tripod shooting trains in the gorge, bet it's you.

[ervans]

@smokum0 I've only done it once, but I will be back

[lolahavasuaz]

another reason this guy's vids are worth watching , is he uses a "tripod" for steady shots. Bravo 2 that fact !

really enjoy the vid's Ü post .

[ervans]

@lolahavasuaz Thanks, I try to set up the tripod on all my videos, but sometimes I don't have time

[Vilrap]

really realy AWESOME!

pls get more of ths kindo vdos!

love it! ThnQ! :)

[ervans]

@Vilrap Thanks, I will try

[88mroux]

Great to 4449 traveling at high speed again

[ervans]

@88mroux  Thank you

[caseygblake]

Very cool posting! I have an old VHS film of the 4449 inside the cab when the engineer opens her up on a long, straight stretch along the Columbia River--two hands to pull the throttle out, you can hear it pick up speed (they were already traveling pretty fast) and soon everyone in the cab is holding on for dear life as the old girl begins to shimmy and shake--just AWESOME!

[ervans]

@caseygblake I would like to see it

[jacobnyy1]

that is my favorite steam engine i am going to get for ho scale when i get enough money to buy it

[sjafalconz]

u got some balls to stand there lol xD

[ervans]

@sjafalconz Yes it was close

[caseygblake]

@ervans I agree with sjafalconz--years ago I was on the platform to watch an Illinois Central passenger train barrel through to Chicago, e.g., no stop at the station I was at. The train must have been traveling at 80MPH when it passed me because I felt like I was being sucked into the train. When it finally passed by I thought to myself--"Well, I'm never going to THAT again"!

[antonioorga]

fantastic locomotive,,,,,10********salud­os desde canfranc.

[ervans]

@antonioorga  thanks

[lolahavasuaz]

awsome !!!

[ervans]

@lolahavasuaz  Thanks

[MorganOthelloLafay]

Schönes Video

[222666554]

muy buen video me gusta 5*****

[ervans]

Thank you

[malbert34]

holy shit thaat was fast! Faster than our crappy suburban trains here in Melbourne, Australia.

[ervans]

Thanks

[k12robert]

How do you find out where this train is going to be?

[ervans]

Google OREGON RAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION

[DivisionSureste]

¡¡Fantastic!! Five star

[ervans]

Thank you

[FunnyAussiie]

cool mate, cheers VidsOfMike =D

[ervans]

Thanks

[quantummechanics2]

Cool vid love trains

[ervans]

Thanks

[ruudjemulder]

Beautiful, bello, bueno, beau, schön, mooi

video.

Thanks

Ruud Mulder

Netherlands

[ervans]

Thanks for the comment

[justkiddin08]

Very nice catch!!

[ervans]

Thanks

[PhilbruProduction]

A very attractive train. Bravo. 5*

[ervans]

Thank you

[Electrains]

nice camera angle

[ervans]

Thanks

[accordblack]

good video with the great train!

[ervans]

Thanks

[ReverbZero]

Ah, that's a beautiful engine.

[ervans]

Thanks

[penguingeneral2]

Nice! The video is really clear! That engine is beautiful! I need to see it in person again!

[ervans]

Thanks for your comment

[Drewster327]

WOW suprising No mile long pacing line, I guess everyone was 4449ed out from the eastbound trip

[ervans]

This is as far east as I went, and I only got one shot. There was no way to catch it again on it way to Portland

[cochranexyz]

Nice! People actually able to poke their heads out the windows, too.

[ervans]

Yes, and most of them were taking my picture

[switzerlicious]

18 cars. Don't tell me I'm the only one who's counted!

[ervans]

I think so

[Alexvideoclip]

17, count again

[switzerlicious]

Oh yeah, guess I shouldn't have counted the engine as a car. ;)

[spudmuffin1959]

My Dad was the Oilman on this train in Portland. This just brings back memories when I was a child and seeing this train still running is such a warm feeling. Thank you for doing this.

[ervans]

Thanks for your comment

[pseacke]

Thanks so much. I was born in Portland Oregon and lived there all my life. Moved to the South 5 years ago. This is a little taste of home.

Thanks again.

[ervans]

Your welcome

[welder541]

Hey Thanks I learned something. Now i understand where that high pitch whine comes from. Those generators!!!

[welder541]

Hey ervans, What does dynamic braking mean??? Ive heard the term before but never understood it. Thanks alot. good video. I lived in the gorge near bridel veil for a time. Really loved all the train activity.

[ervans]

Dynamic braking is the use of the electric traction motors of a railroad vehicle as generators when slowing the vehicle

[jinu03]

Good Catch !

Thanks !

5stars!

[ervans]

Thanks

[TheMantisTycoon]

K well that makes the video all the ways awesome

[ervans]

Thanks

[TheMantisTycoon]

The P42 behind it bummed me out. Please tell me its there just incase of a problem.

[ervans]

The P42 is for dynamic braking. I think it's required by law

[natebergey]

what kind of camera do you have?

[ervans]

Canon Vixia HG20

[drigin1234]

All so very wonderful to watch.

It really is an absolute treat!

[ervans]

Thanks

[MG06ZT]

Great vid, great location. 5*.

[ervans]

Thanks

[obelix43]

very good!

[ervans]

Thanks

[Trainking922]

NICE 5*****

[ervans]

Thanks

[MrRinaldi2]

Great video

[ervans]

Thanks

[tomAfisher]

Were you in the red Ranger with a canopy? i was driving the convertible at the very end of this vid. Awesome day:)

[ervans]

No, I was in a white car.

[keonisan]

Is the Ge genesis there as a support? or maybe there just in case something happens?

[mabhekaphansi]

Wow! The old lady can sure skedaddle when she lifts her skirts! Great video.

[ervans]

Thanks

[xXDJIndeedXx]

oh wow.

amtrak is with it this time.

and awesome railfaning spot.

10 star easy.

great job!

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments

[xoxTaniwolfxox]

wow thats a fast train lol

[norfolksouthern7701]

sweet.

[ervans]

Thanks

[trainfart]

Awesome video!!

5o5

[ervans]

Thanks

[johnbeyer]

Beautifull as usual.

[toonmag50]

lovely shot-my pc seems to be working better-no stalling. Did I see a diesel loco lurking behind coal tender?

[ervans]

Good it's working better

[gp40mc]

Awesome vid 5/5 and favorited.

[ervans]

Thanks

[scottishrailways]

added to favs btw:)

[scottishrailways]

wow top class video mate!!!!!!! i be one day visting my gf who is living in washington state! then maybe i can catch this!!!:P

[ervans]

Thanks mate

[robmasterman]

That new tripod has made a tremendous difference Ervan, and excellent video in all respects...5* Bob

[ervans]

Thanks Bob, yes it really helps

[scoutthedoggie]

WOW beautiful engine and real nice countryside, looks fantastic in HD 5* pal!

[ervans]

Thanks John

[Trainlover4ever2006]

Nice vid.

[ervans]

Thanks

[Savaun5678]

Awesome video!

[ervans]

Thanks

[Jessesgirl90]

Great video! I love trains! =]

[ervans]

Thanks

[MrBoonah]

That train went fast!! Great shot of the tunnel at the end. . . . I like your other videos also. The carousel one is fantastic.

[ervans]

Thanks

[DanielVolker]

Great to have her home!!

[CoasterFan2105]

Well, guess the whistle IS fouled now...

[cindrellasunshine]

Not only do we get to see a handsome steam train but the scenery is beautiful! Please take more videos from that point of view. Thank youand 5***** and a favorite!!

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments. I have a new one right now on my channel

[moon47mars]

KEEP IT UP!!!!! You make one of the GREATEST video EVER!!!!

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments

[molineg707]

That was fantastic! I'm glad your out there keeping these videos coming in. I sure enjoy your stuff.

[ervans]

Thanks

[UPHeritage]

Nice zooming on the daylight

[ervans]

Thanks

[JoaoT805]

is this on the UP or BNSF line?

[ervans]

BNSF and Amtrak

[jimmydcap]

NICE Very Nice!!

[ervans]

Thanks

[OregonBoysVideo]

Way to go Ervan! I like the angle you used in this one!

[ervans]

Thanks

[Espeelover]

Sweet job! I love the 4449!

[ervans]

Thanks

[iusetano]

Awesome video***** Your HD is superb.

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments

[pwalpar]

Excellant video, He was definately highballing it 5*

[ervans]

Thanks Walter

[littlesean2010]

very nice video

[ervans]

Thanks

[Jazzgirl8888]

Excellent video !

5 stars !

[ervans]

Thanks

[writesong]

I enjoyed that, and put it on my blog, giving you full credit.

When was this filmed?

Does that train STILL operate today?

Can passengers actually buy a ticket to ride on a train pulled by a STEAM locomotive?

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments. 10-20-09

Yes a few times a years

[jetermo34]

nice very long to

[charade97]

Very nice video-beautiful loco!

[ervans]

Thanks

[GP9railfan]

Superb!! You should try to get some of your videos on PBS, or something like that. You do excellent film work Erv.

[ervans]

Thanks for your comments

[GP9railfan]

No prob. I just uploaded a new video.

[RaduCTZ]

verry nice 5*

[ervans]

Thanks

[togreektown]

5+++++

[ervans]

Thanks

[flomihai585]

you have 5 stars from me

Nice video, steam engine looks and works just fine.

[ervans]

Thanks

[CoastStarlight11]

WOW!!!!

[ervans]

Thanks

[adycfrbucuresti]

5**************

[ervans]

Thanks

[34002salisbury]

nice