@stevetaylor8298
Here in Australia, I live between two lines, neither are very close. It's nice on a cold, still frosty night to hear a train in the distance. Sometimes I stay quiet and listen and wonder how long it is and what the driver is thinking. It's great to dream.
@johnathandavis3693
I live in Barstow, and we have the HUGE BNSF Hump Yard and UP has a yard right out of town. The Hump Yard is noisy -screeching brakes 24/7, but it's funny because it doesn't really bother you. Half the folks I know work for the RR'S. I love to see the huge 2-mile long trains BLASTING ACROSS THE DESERT. So much power and mass going 80+ MPH. Thanks for posting this...
@vr46go87
And that train just took 295 trucks off the road. Awesome machines!
@Crackers2549
Ran those trains for the UP for 42 years and those double stack Z Trains are top priority....! Nothing but green!
@JamieJobb
Thanks for holding the shot so we hear the sound. of the desert. without trains ...
@Davey-Drums
Wow, what a mass of freight! Untouchable energy efficiency. That is a truly American scene. Beautiful
@russelljackman1413
Back when I worked for the U.P. as a Freight Conductor, the Z trains we had (before they had a "Z" specification) were seldom over 30 cars long. The last Mail Train I was on with my Father (Engineer), had 11 units (all running) and 7 cars. It was called the Bay Area Express--the BAX. We ran from Ogden, Utah to Green River, Wyoming. We did track speed all the way, making the 176 mile run in 2 hours, 50 minutes. We were definitely "howling!" I've been retired for 9 years, 4 months now, after serving the U.P. for 41 years, and yes, I miss it. It was an amazing career!
@samhavholm
4 pullers with 2 mid pushers,F'n sweeet!!! thank you for the video!
@TheWoodStroker
For Christmas 2024, I drove from Southern California to Dallas, Texas. I saw several trains like this. It's always an impressive sight!
@oatley5239
My wife and I were meandering around the west and I matched the speed of one of these guys at 75…the conductor gave us a wave.
@vr46go87
Sweet! One of my favourite places is on the Nullarbor Plain here in Australia. It is very flat and very barren, a bit like the landscape in this vid. At night you can see the freight train headlights on the horizon 20 minutes before they come past. I absolutely love it.
@jscott8695
Nice salute! The crews like to see fans out there. Makes them feel appreciated. Thanks for posting 😃
@RichardShelton
I grew up in Yuma and have made the trip on I-8 to Phoenix and Tucson countless times. I recognized 'the man in the mountain' instantly and clicked on your video. Thanks for the memories!
@stevenking3286
Holy tap dancing Christ! It just keeps on coming.
@markiewodi3371
Well hot-damn you weren’t standing by an effing grade crossing with that stupid bell!!!!! Awesome video!!!!
@dustydean56
When you figure how much freight a train can move per gallon of fuel, as opposed to any other method, the train shines far above anything else.... by a LOT !!
@drotsky
Wow. Thanks. I watched that twice. Back in the old South Africa we had iron ore trains which ran from Shisen to the Cape. They were long long long trains but not as long as this one.. Awesome. And nice camera work.
@Justume
I love to see trains let loss and going! I watch Norway's trains fairly often and those seem to consistently zing along, and the scenery is constant eye candy. Great video!
@patrickmcgoldrick8234
Very nice,I am afraid I better go, before I lose my train of thought.All clowning aside nice work,and cool train.Thanks
@richardlively1666