I wish I had saved more superlatives and outstanding comments from prior reviews for this one. What a superior effort of highlighting a beautiful part of the northwest and how the railroads overcame the challenge of the topography. The quality of your work, the music selection, and the information from the narrative just combine for such a unique presentation, almost just an artistic work of art!! Especially the reflection segment on the water. I never think you can create something better, and consistently you do just that!! You have earned and deserve so much of a larger subscription base. I guess people just love crazy drama etc., not natural beauty and artistic talent so much anymore. Please continue, all of us appreciate what you create!!

I am very selective as to the drone flyers I follow on KZfaq. Dan is by far the most talented and artistic. Thank you Dan for this truly magnificent display of the melding of nature’s beauty and man’s ingenuity. Bravo!

One more thought... watch this stunning video on the largest screen you have available!! Simply magnificent drone photography Dan, your output is unmatched.

Wow! Magnificent! Breathtaking! Great job on the reflection train.

As stated already-we’re running out of adjectives to describe your work. Your editing and voice overs are a great enhancement and thanks for taking the time. As you flew over the upper portion of the Ayer all I could think of was how much dynamite was needed to blast through that rock. The abandoned town of Ayer, WA was established as a crew change point halfway between Hermiston, OR (before the days of Hinkle) and Spokane or Wallace/Kellogg. The motivation to originally build this line was to reach the mines of Northern Idaho. In fact for many decades there was only one train per day, each direction , on the Spokane International between Spokane and Canada. Now that’s greatly changed with UP and CPKC heavy into PSR. Lastly I pity the conductor who may have to walk their train because of a mechanical issue. Thanks again for making my day!

Beautiful scenery. You are very good at drone photography.

like the old Union Pacific slogan "we will deliver" - as soon a new video appears in my YT subscription - i know "Railfan Dan will deliver"! Great as always! Greetings from Germany

This was absolutely fantastic, Dan!!! Thank you for sharing.

The Union Pacific's Ayers Subdivision is a beautiful piece of railroad with its spectacular winding way along the Palouse, Snake and Columbia Rivers. The drone footage along the route captured the beauty of the landscape. I especially liked the passage of the train with the Palouse River Falls and the tranquil scene along the Snake River with the mirror like reflection of the train. You use the drone to bring out the power of the trains and the beauty of the scenery that the train is traveling through. Thank you, Dan, for documenting these trains as they traveled on the Ayers Subdivision and for making it possible for most of your viewers to enjoy a portion of the Union Pacific Railroad that we will never have the opportunity to view in person.

An absolutely magnificent rail road video!

I'm so jealous of the vast expanse of American land

You are living the dream rail fanning and droning at the same time. Outstanding work. The reflection off the river absolutely beautiful.

WOW! I am a "flatlander" and I never realized what the railroads in the Nortwest had to deal with. Thanks for teaching me about this.

Splendid footage. Thanks!

Dan great catch on the reflections in the water that added to this video

Thanks! Man, where do I begin. So much eye candy and treats in this one. Probably the most awesome video you have posted so far. Rugged, indeed. Tunnel 17 and surrounding area, backing up at 45mph! Cow Creek viaduct, 4 mile chase! amazing train trench and river canyon, and that awesome Palouse Falls, my white whale. I have been close a few times but never made it there. I didn’t have a drone at the time anyway. Seeing all those tunnels and trenches and viaducts including the Joso viaduct I can’t help but marvel at what it must’ve taken to build that line. The reflection footage along the Snake River, with the train, the sky and the clouds, is absolutely amazing and the icing on the cake. I really enjoy all the graphics pointing things out and I love seeing you and your parking places for flying. Wow, I could just go on and on, but I run out of superlatives and wind up repeating myself. Your videos certainly appeal to rail fans and flyers both. Keep it up, sir. 🖖

I try to watch all your videos, Dan, and enjoy them all. But this is an absolute masterpiece. For me, in the UK, seeing all those huge expanses of land with hardly any human activity or occupation visible is an almost spiritual experience. Your filming technique is now top quality and I'll re-watch this and recommend it to friends, not just railroad fans. Thanks for all your work.

Dan !! Amazing drone work ! Thank you and your team for taking us places we will never see !

WOW!! What a magnificent video! Thank you!

I like the various CPKC engines here. There's lots of beauty in this movie. From the impressive rock walls to the awesome viaducts and everything in between. I love the big PCA factory, it looks amazing from the air. The Columbia River is huge and impressive. Fantastic aerial footage Dan. I'm sure it was great spending three days with your friends chasing trains. The end result is another high quality video.

Thank you very much for uploading this awesome video. Never knew that Eastern Washington State is so rugged. Thank you for your outstanding work.

Very nice view s from you for sure!!

Dan, these are some breathtaking shots. Your offspring will have some valuable videos in their possession. Blessings to you and your God given talent. He has given you a grand canvas on which to show His earthly creation ...and it was good.

Hi Dan. I’m watching from Australia this morning. Spectacular scenery and great commentary. Love it when you guys estimate the speed of the trains and track speed. Keep up the great work. Stay safe.

By far the best video I've seen in a long long time. A truly magnificent video. EXTRAORDINARILY WELL DONE!! Thank you Dan for all your efforts to bring this video forward!!

Looks GREAT RailFan Dan, Love your train videos!!!

We love leaving reality and getting lost in your videos!! Thanks and keep up the great work! 😎

Your videos are getting better and better. I like the narration so I know where we are in viewing.

Simply immeasurable

Absolutely a masterpiece! I don’t know what award this video would be eligible for but it must be submitted because it deserves it❤

That viaduct is awsome! Huge

Without doubt the most stunning railway video I have ever seen. Your editing coupled with the commentary and background music is unbelievable. Have to admit I have taken numerous screenshots of the locations you captured. Will view it again on my large screen TV. Many thanks for sharing.

Very nice and good train 🚆 journey may you be happy, healthy and successful always

Fantastic video. Great watch

Beautiful railroad! I just love rugged igneous rock carved out for tracks! No better way to capture it than drone! Great inspiring work! Loved the close up of the DPUs crossing Joso.

Great footage friend, greetings from Brazil.

Thanks! Your videos are just beautiful Dan. Keep up the great work, there are a lot of us who really appreciate your beautiful videos.

Good morning Dan, another great video😊TY

WELL DONE! Your best yet!

Just wonderful.

Fantastic video, Jenny and i watched it twice. Awesome music choices with the video that made it much more relaxing. That was some rugged terrain indeed. We always look forward to watching your content and thank you so much for sharing all the hard work that you do with all of us. Have a wonderful rest of your week.(Steve)

Certainly breathtaking views.. Cheers 👍

Why every big studio is not fighting over you is a mystery to me, Dan! You present the Northwest that I live in and have traveled regularly so very well!

:Love your work, Dan.....please give us more!!!!

Hi Dan 👋 I very rarely sit and watch a video , let alone 58 mins , in it's entirely. I was glued to my seat...absolutely breathtaking scenery and video...along with great commentary 👌 Awesome work 👍👍 DD

Good job to you and Jake just keep up the good work

Thanks! These videos are extremely well done, both visually and acoustically. And I find them very instructive for designing scenery for model railroads. There are a lot of great ideas to be found here - straight from the prototype (real thing).👍

Beautiful video 20:16

An amazing route... I am not familiar with this part of Washington state. Great drone work...

What a beautiful day on the Snake River - way calmer wthan when I passed down it many years ago now.

You sure do have good fortune with weather and timing! The reflections in the water are outstanding! Every time I see Palouse falls it reminds me I gotta see that, maybe soon! I can see why you love this part of the country so much. Also like how you added the map at beginning, and more narration, and the music match up is perfect 🤩 Very well done Dan, sure did enjoy this 👏

Thanks for thoses view they a re awsome you have done a great jo thanks again

Been looking forward to this one! Just happened to have my phone in my hand when you posted it! Yours are my favorites! Streaming on my TV now....see ya later... Gonna get lost now 😎

Hervorragende Darstellungen! Vielen Dank.👏

Truely impressive display RD, outstanding

Well done! Thanks for what all the videos. Keep it up!

I just had to do it: took a screenshot at 13:00 and make it my new screensaver on my pc. Just: wauw!! And I have no other words for the rest of the video. I just wish there was a camera when they build this railway. They did an amazing job!

Beautiful !!

Dan, your vids never cease to amaze!!!

Excellent video. Beautiful scenery.

YOU DID A VERY VERY GOOD JOB AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEE MUCH MORE FROM YOU MELLOW!!

Thanks!

Terrific video,Dan With a family member living in this region, I have been able to view the area from the ground but the views you provide make me more envious about this region in our great country.

Thanks for the ride Dan it just gets better.

Dan, your work is incredible. I loved every second of this video, excellent source for scenery application ideas for my model railroad. WOW! thank you so much for this. Can you fly me around in your drone? I must have paused a hundred times to capture all the details.

That's pretty close to perfection.

Tres Bon Magnifique !!!

Fantastic footage!

Fantastic video

Magnifico, espetacular...

I remember watching an earlier video of yours a few years ago of a train going the other way. It is one of several from around that time that got me really hooked on your channel and telling all my train club friends they should watch Railman Dan.

Excellent, well done Dan!

LEVEL DESIGN REFERENCE = 10000000000000000000000

Awesome video! Keep up the good work!

You videos It Awesome. 👍🏽

Yet another fantastic Railfan Dan production! As for ruggedness I think a line over in British Columbia could compete. The Kettle Valley Railrod, known as McCullochs wonder. Unfortunately like the SP&S upper part the KVR has long since been abondend by the CP.

You are amazing; you have to plan these out and figure out where the best spot for operating your drone would be. Fabulous filming, love you narrating the video. God bless you; stay safe out there. 🙏❤️

Dan, I stumbled across your channel, sure glad I did. What a talent you have for scenic video, outstanding audio also, I even like the music you chose. Looks like I have a lot of your videos to catch up on. A new subscriber from Iowa.😊 🚂🇺🇸

Wow! This was such a treat! (I'm subscribed now.)

: OUTSTANDING All Aboard : 🐢 🚂 🐢 😲 🐢 🚂

Another fabulous video combining trains and scenery with impossible viewpoints through the magic of modern drones in the hands of a master. Too bad that the people that run this country is bent on denying access of such equipment to talented folks to memorialize the grandeur of our country.

I couldn't tell if the track has been removed from that abandoned line but wondered if the folks who drive the little gasoline powered railcars might use this line? Absolutely beautiful work once again Dan. The section with the falls is just stunning. Thank you.

Yeah I had a feeling you were pacing that last train 😂 What a great area to view trains, as always. I honestly wish that VR would put up some live cams along the Columbia so that everyone could see just how stunningly beautiful, rugged, and busy the UP and BNSF lines are through the Gorge. The variety of power from both lines really makes both of those lines through that region perhaps the best railfanning area in the country. ...they would just need to learn how to shield the microphones against all that wind, that's all 🤣 I'm just curious on why the BNSF runs locals on that side of the river when their main is on the other side....is it because of locality of the tri-cities and a bnsf sort yard there maybe? I *think* you mentioned something about it, but im not certain. As for being the most rugged line in the northwest, that line has to be at least top three, if not number one. I could imagine how much work it took to put in Stevens Pass back in the day, with all the weather, snow, switchbacks, n all, but most of that line was heavily simplified by the installation of the cascade tunnel. With its constant grade and two switchbacks makes the line grueling as well, the Pengra Pass is very difficult too, but who knows what the region would look like sans all of the trees. I think the closest competitor to the Ayer line has got to be the Siskiyou...and even then, it's a different kind of challenge there. It's hard to a challenge 3.7% grade and tight curves like that line has, but then again, those challenges are small distance wise in comparison to the consistent rock cuts the builders had to make when constructing the Ayer sub. I don't know. You prove a great argument my friend...one that could be debated forever amongst those in the railroad/railfanning realm. GREAT, great video Dan. Perhaps my favorite from your channel to date. The reflections of the river, along with the long trestle shot really set this line apart from others, and you captured all of it perfectly. Keep up the great work!

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In other worlds, Palouse Falls (at 189 ft) is the highest drop achieved by a kayaker. Featured in documentary film Chasing Niagara.

Hi Dan, what a fantastic video especially the drone footage of the surrounding area including the trains too… You’ve mentioned the old SP&S railway as well, just an idea, wouldn’t it be good if you did just a video of the old SP&S grade from Spokane to Pasco which would be cool… I’ve read many years ago that this line only ran westbound trains because of the less than 1% grade and I sometimes think, BN made the mistake of closing it when the freight business was slowly regaining its popularity as sidings had to extended on the old NP line for the increase of traffic in the area/state. Just an opinion, thanks Railfan Dan. Cheers Andrew

A little bit like "Tren de las nubes", Salta, Argentina.

Excellent video. I must get out there. The Joso Viaduct was not the longest and tallest when built, check out the Lethbridge Viaduct built in 1909.

YES I WOULD LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO YOU SO I CAN SEE MORE OF YOUR WORK!!

Superbe vidéo ! Je voulais seulement regarder pendant 5 minutes, mais finalement je l'ai visionnée entièrement ! Question : la ligne est ouverte en hiver ?

GREAT reflection scene!!! Have you filmed any trains on the Oregon side of the Columbia river?

The drones must have a long range

What drone do you use? This is seriously awesome footage! (Never mind, Mavic 3 Pro, got it).

Great footage! Have you lost any drones?

My gosh what is the range on your drone? These shots are amazing!

Really nice. Well better than really nice but the other commenters used up all the superlatives!

Snakes!

How do I subscribe to see more from you ??

What is the model of Horn being used at 16:40 ?, it seems unique to CP's Locos and ive never heard it on any other railroads locos

Now is the train going north