NS through Natural Tunnel, Duffield Virginia. I won the lottery.

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This is now checked off my bucket list, been wanting to go here for some time now, and so glad I did, only wish I would have gone sooner it is a fantastic place. The Natural Tunnel is more than 850 feet long and 10 stories high, Natural Tunnel was naturally carved through a limestone ridge over thousands of years. Other scenic features include a wide chasm between steep stone walls surrounded by several pinnacles, or "chimneys."
The South Atlantic and Ohio railroad constructed tracks through the Natural Tunnel in 1893, and the first train passed through the following year. In 1899, the Natural tunnel was purchased by the Tennessee & Carolina Iron and Steel Company. The railway originally carried passenger trains; today, the line is still open but now operated by Norfolk Southern, also used under trackage rights by CSX and is only used to transport coal.
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@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up around tunnels near the Great River Road between Alton and Grafton ,Illinois. Just across the Mississippi River from Missouri. St. Louis not far away. This one is gorgeous with that creek.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, I grew up close to one, but that line is now gone and tunnel is caving in. So sad.., very happy you liked this one we had a great day....

@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin I know what you mean about it being sad.

@valeriebassett3107 2 жыл бұрын

That person walking looked like an ant. You were really high up. Beautiful video, just amazing the scenery and sounds. We are so blessed to have found your videos.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Val, but it is I who am blessed by you watching them, thank you and will always appreciate your friendship and support.

@monmixer 6 ай бұрын

What a beast, huge frigin coal train.

@TriGogglin 6 ай бұрын

It was an amazing train, the tunnel highlighted the whole thing.. glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching

@rails-n-things 11 ай бұрын

That's awesome! This is now on my bucket list.

@TriGogglin 11 ай бұрын

It's an amazing place, to see but don't be disappointed if you don't get a train.. I just got lucky is all. But it's still Wirth the visit.. thanks for watching

@creatureconnor Жыл бұрын

I just wanna hop on and ride away! 😊

@TriGogglin Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm with you there. That would be so great.. appreciate you watching..

@fbrailroad4628 2 жыл бұрын

Well Pappy, you know how you are almost always at a location and it is closed, well right place right time. Thanks for sharing and thank the wife for me too, David

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David, lol yeah I'm somewhere on the wrong day, I caught the train but not the chair lift, 🤣🤣 the train and the place was all that mattered. I'll definitely thank the wife for ya, she did a great job. Thank you.

@jebbthetrainkid1281 2 жыл бұрын

WOW. This must be the Best Place on Earth to catch a Train. This may be your very best video. I really enjoyed it. And Thanks to your Wife for making it Possible. Thanks for Sharing. Glad youns got to go and youns had a great time.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, it was the best sounding train I've caught thats for sure, the acoustics were amazing. Thank you for the great compliments, really appreciate that. It was amazing I caught a train. I'll tell the wife what you said. We sure did have an amazing day, I did get stuff from the near by towns, ill post them up as soon as possible.

@jebbthetrainkid1281 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin And I forgot to mention you even caught that Rare Conrail Hopper. That's one Awesome Place. Really Glad a Train Came Through for you. Definitely made the Trip even more Special. Have a Great Day. Me and my Wife once did the Hike Trail up to the Top of Seneca Rocks with all those Switchbacks too. About killed us. We said never again lol.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@jebbthetrainkid1281 lol yeah the hiking is really starting to hurt for us too, I loved the conrail on the bridge couldn't resist getting it.

@Crookedriverandeasternrr Жыл бұрын

Oh wow pappy! That is a cool place. Beautiful scenery. I can’t believe trains actually come thru there! You have got to be the luckiest fisherman I know 😂😊

@TriGogglin Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 this was an amazing place, so beautiful. Catching the train was definitely amazing luck.. so glad you enjoyed it Dave, appreciate you watching it..

@LeitoCristofoli9022 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video my good friend, it really is fantastic and I love it very much 🤩🤩🤩🤩. Like 41 👍 and new subscriber!!!!!!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Leito, really appreciate you watching and the support. So glad you enjoyed it.

@DuMontTV 2 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Pappy!!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning Anthony

@FreightTrainDrifter 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful location and awesome catch my friend! 😎👍🏼

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching.

@tomharrington1393 2 жыл бұрын

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@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, told ya it was going to be a great one not to miss. Thanks again for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

Love the photo of you both.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Awwe, thanks Sarah. That was a great day, she really enjoyed it.

@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin That's the best part.

@joeraderblackrockcentralrr 2 жыл бұрын

great timing Pappy. play the lottery tonight

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks Joe, we stopped and played, but I wasn't as lucky with the lotto, 🤣🤣

@theplumber33 16 күн бұрын

My wife and I just put an offer in on a piece of property in this town. Awesome!!!!

@TriGogglin 16 күн бұрын

Really Plumber, that's awesome.. beautiful country down there.. nice and peaceful.. hope it works out for you..

@theplumber33 12 күн бұрын

@@TriGogglin appreciate it! It was beautiful! Beat from the drive. The natural tunnel is sweet. 🫵☝️✌️

@ccrx6700 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video. 👏 excellent how you put together to 2 different views and what made it perfect was the Conrail car ❤👍

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dave, so glad you enjoyed it, I definitely had to have the conrail in both shots, loved it on the bridge. Appreciate you watching and are always very supportive of me and my channel. I thank you very much, hope your week is well so far. Stay safe out on the rails buddy..

@redbirdtony2010 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Pappy! A place I would like to see someday. Would be great scenery to model.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, it would most definitely be an interesting topic to model, definitely stop to see it if your ever that way. Thank you for watching glad you enjoyed it. Always thinking about you.

@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome scenery. What a cool area.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sarah, it was a mystical place of peace and quiet, bet its packed in the summer months.

@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin That sounds wonderful. Heaven on earth.

@georgiasunbelt 2 жыл бұрын

WOW…I get the first like 😊….that was awesome Pappy…those shots are fantastic…never heard of the place…thanks for sharing the experience

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Anthony, so glad I could show you something different, And that you could enjoy it. If your ever that way its definitely worth the stop, glad you were the first like 😁 really appreciate you watching, stay well.

@BoxcarJerry 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pappy and Mrs Pappy , you both did an awesome job on the video. This place is cool but probably not a place I will visit . Those steps would kill me and the trams look frightening to ride. Not good with heights. 😄 Glad you got a train for all of us to enjoy. I think being either in the loco or a HiRail would be awesome to see the inside of the natural tunnel . That drive-in looks awesome too. Glad you guys had a good time and thanks for taking us a long.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry appreciate the great comment. That hill was a killer it was tougher than I thought it would be. So glad that I could share it with you so you don't have to battle that hill or the chair lift, that would also be a steep drop on those. They have 1 day a year called train day that you get to walk through the tunnel. It would be cool to do, but I bet that is one packed park that day. The drive in was one of the most unique we ever been to. Mrs pappy says hi and thank you. Have a great day Jerry

@tzrr-nsnyswmodellingmore2821 2 жыл бұрын

wow, great spot and catch!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching.

@gerdeguelle1967 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool video

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks Ger, I thought you might like this one, thank you for watching

@BicutaAlmahyra 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you very much, Pass it around to your friends, bet some of them would enjoy it as well. I appreciate you watching.

@ronhelman3985 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, really enjoyed it!!! Thank you for sharing

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate that Ron, so glad you enjoyed it. It was a great day, very thankful I can share it.

@ronhelman3985 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin it's hard for me to get out anymore and I love trains and tunnels and old bridges so it means a lot to me!!! Again thank you

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure Ron, totally understand. You are very welcome and glad I can for you, I do have some more tunnel vids coming but may be awhile before I get them posted up. I do have some great catches coming, I caught NS 38 the "Brick" it will be up in about a week its pretty cool. I appreciate you, thank you. stay well

@LRSX 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome shots, very well done video pappy! Loved the scenery, glad you caught a train, what a plus with the hi railer! Really nice drive in, I bet Tammy loved that one! Take care looks like you had a spectacular trip!!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, it was awesome, the train thru the tunnel was amazing, and the hi rail was a great bonus, thank you for the compliment on the video, really appreciate that. And for sure Tammy was in heaven at the drive in, 🤣

@LRSX 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin that drive in looks like something I want to check out one day too, the mountain in the back is awesome. Very nice and secluded. No problem, I couldn't wait for this! Then I saw it and was busy, me and cam watched this morning, he was very much entrenched in the video!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Awe that's great Cam liked it 👍 i need to get your way to the drive in. Totally understand the busy, no worries vids aren't going no where.

@KerleyExpress 2 жыл бұрын

glad your doing the high up places i can't handle any more i have really been up high before in my younger days i just thought about my mom rode this cable car and we was up really high. awesome place

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dwight, glad ya liked it and that i could show it to you, I like the cable rides, I don't mind the high places, its the climb up out thats getting harder to do these days.

@acrranscaleandlifejourney4330 2 жыл бұрын

That is soooo dang kool. Greatest of catches ever!!! And shout out to Mrs. Pappy!!!!! She really helped land those catches. Thanks again both of you.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Eric, thank you so much. Mrs. Pappy is happy.. lol she done a great job, so glad you enjoyed it. Stay well..and safe..

@HistoricBF 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video! Can't wait to get back down there. That is so awesome that you caught a train, super excited for you!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, we were both very excited, was surprised the wife was really into it on this one. Loved it. Glad you have been there before and know what the video can't convey. Its amazing. Thank you for watching and the great comment.

@HistoricBF 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin that is fantastic that she got involved. She got some really neat angles. You two really work well together and that is a blessing.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoricBF thank you very much.

@fitjig 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that place looks cool. Great catch. You and your wife did amazing job shooting the video. I can only imagine what it really sounds like in person to hear the engines coming through.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dex, it was an amazing sound thats for sure. It was a very peaceful visit. Wife did an excellent job, ill be sure to tell her you said so. Really appreciate the support you give to me and this channel, thank you, hope you day is well, and your family is blessed.

@albersala1968 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, man, that place is amazing. I'm in love with the natural tunnel and its surroundings. I guess that when the train passes by the sound must be deafening. Great video, Pappy. 👏👏👏👏👍

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely was a beautiful spot, and the sound coming outta there was incredible, the high walls amplified the sound, video didn't pick it up as well as I thought, so glad you liked it, and very glad you watched it, and fell in love.

@michaelnotigan7796 2 жыл бұрын

The best video I have ever seen of Natural Tunnel, here. And how cool was it to have caught an NS coal train while you were there! You provided some excellent vantage points of the tunnels that I've never seen before; you've a terrific eye for the subject before you. Never before realized the actual depth the tunnels were located in, until now. Thanks!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Michael, thank you for the great comment. Most appreciative. I have seen some videos from here as well and didn't realize that it was so far down, till I got there, just had to capture what I could with out being to boring and to definitely look back on for the memories. Thank you for watching and so glad you enjoyed it, your comment means a lot.

@jaybird111207 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Awesome all around Pappy!! The views and sounds make it seem like a peaceful place to catch a train. Even the train was creeping through along with the HI rail afterwards 🤘🤙😎 Great team work with Mrs Pappy getting the different views of the train. The drive in looked like a cool place to relax and watch a movie. Good times!! Thank you for sharing and stay safe. Happy modeling!! -Jason

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jason, it definitely was peaceful, another reason to go early in the year, park is not as busy. Wife did an amazing job, I was very proud of her. The hi rail surprised us. We caught the train was high fiveing and heard it coming, I was like what, heck yeah 🤣 so glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate you watching. The drive in was very unique. Never seen a set up like that one. Happy railroading stay well...

@RoyEltham 2 жыл бұрын

That sure is a neat spot with the natural tunnel! Very cool that you caught a train going through it! I was wondering how you got on both sides of the same train :D, your wife did great! Take care, Pappy.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there Roy, yeah I was proud of the wife, she did great. That place was amazing. I was so excited when we heard the train coming, I played the lotto that night, but wasn't as lucky 🤣🤣 so glad you enjoyed the show, appreciate you watching and hope all is well with you. Stay well...

@Ausmerica 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great spot, even coming up to it from the south, from SC and NC, then on the other side. I got forced out of here in 2009, as it got hit with a wild rain and wind storm. The bear made me a tad nervous too lol

@MyLifesTracks 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm a Drive in close by! I might be able to talk my wife and kid into taking a trip down there, we love Drive ins! I’m so glad you got lucky and got to see a train! So, did you get a lottery ticket? Thanks for another fun video Pappy!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mark, my wife is the drive in freak, so it was a a win win i get trains she gets the drive in, was so amazing we got the train, we did play the lottery, but I'm still going to work, didnt get that lucky 😡 sure glad you enjoyed the show, thanks fir watching

@TheyCallHimDietSeth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for sharing this spot, Pappy!! My wife and I drove through Virginia yesterday and ended up stopping here! We didn’t win the lottery and didn’t catch any train, but it was such a beautiful location! My wife wants to go back and just spend more time soaking that park in at some point… it’s just so beautiful!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, so glad you got to stop and see the tunnel, train or not it was a great experience, and a beautiful spot for sure. So glad I could show it to you. So you could see it as well. There is plenty to do and see in that whole area and the park has a lot of history that I did not get to see, so stopping by there again would be worth it. Safe travels and look forward to seeing your adventures.

@TheyCallHimDietSeth 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin agreed! There’s so much to see we have to make it back again as some point!

@TheyCallHimDietSeth 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spot, Pappy! Thanks for sharing again! And what a great catch with that train! I love it!! I also enjoyed seeing the wife's point of view... isn't it great to have a wife that's willing to film trains? We're planning a trip to TN later this month and might just have to stop here and check it out in person. It looks too good not to see for ourselves!

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Seth, so glad you enjoyed it. Yes most definitely appreciate the wife wanting to participate in our hobby, she enjoys the road trips, plus she's the drive in Enthusiasts so its win win for both of us, if you are close to that area you need to stop and check it out, the video does not show its actual beauty, just gives you the idea of it. You really need to if you can. Thank you for watching.

@theoneeyedduck Жыл бұрын

I went there and took awesome pictures and yes the video does not feel like the actual height. Uhh it was crazy at the cliff!

@TriGogglin Жыл бұрын

Oh awesome, so cool you got to go, yes that cliff was waaaaaay up there. That tunnel looks so small in pics and videos, untill your there and see how big it really is.. again so glad you got to experience it.. and thanks for watching this one... appreciate that and this comment..

@theoneeyedduck Жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin if you know can you let me know if people can go in? i wanted to but i saw a sign that said no walking on the railroads. yes this was awesome too and im happy to see that other people like to go there!

@TriGogglin Жыл бұрын

Your not supose to walk in the tunnel or on the tracks, don't know if they still do it, but once a year they would set aside a few days to alow people to walk thru the tunnel. But only on the designated days. I'll have to see if they are still doing it. Or not..

@Ausmerica 2 жыл бұрын

Did you see my mate Grumpy Roo Bear? Oh that's right his on the other side...lol Such a huge shame I'm not going to be able to see it this year, thanks to your government departments not wanting to do anything. Yes the camera doesn't do the gorge any justice, but it's amazing how nature had carved it's path through the mountain, it's almost like a spot west of Sydney, call Jenolan Caves, it's not as high as this one. A pretty area here too, there is a coal mine about 40 miles North West from here, which is in a gorge too, and the coal is transported down the mountain to a rail siding, I can't remember the name of it. I was there in 2009. I will have to dig out the photo's from the other side of the tunnel, where I was, I'll post it on one of my Funday Friday video. Nice to see the Drive in is still going too. A big huge thank you to your wife Pappy, give her a big hug from me for doing a fantastic job once again. Cheers

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man Arty, your not coming over, man that sucks... what the F. Sorry buddy. My wife says thank you very much. And I appreciate that as well. Wish I would have caught a glimpse of the bear 🐻. Definitely would like to see those pics your talking about. The shear height of the wall is amazing, you can feel its height. Camera can't show that. Cool you been there and know it. The drive in was great. Thanks for watching and the great comment. Be well Arty.

@Ausmerica 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin You will hear why I'm not coming, it's in my last live stream. Yes it is an amazing drive through these parts, I believe not far from here is where my cell phone started to work in 2009 Since I arrived in Spartanburg SC lol gee it was peaceful and quiet.

@Ausmerica 2 жыл бұрын

@@TriGogglin Check out my Funday Friday 14 this week, you will like it. It will show what it looks like on the other side of the tunnel. I'm missing about 10 photos, but you will get the idea. I need to stitch the photos together to get the panoramic view.

@TriGogglin 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ausmerica ill certainly do that, that will be awesome.

@acnjenjoyer 2 ай бұрын

sad to see that the highest amount of traffic you can get at the tunnel is 1-2 a day. maybe sometime this spot will make a comeback

@TriGogglin 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that would be great to see increased traffic. But even with out a train, it is an amazing place to visit at least once.. the natural tunnel is a marvel of nature. Appreciate you watching

@acnjenjoyer 2 ай бұрын

@@TriGogglin it is a breathtaking sight to view, and im sure being inside the tunnel would be a great experience