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Did he say -Hel vit t ah? instead of Helvashia?

As one who grew up in Corvallis (1940-), watching and listening to the Toledo Hauler as it rumbled past the OSU campus and through town every day, I knew little about this rail line where it didn't run close to Highway 20. I am still hoping for a railfan trip or excursion train along this route some day.

At the south end of the West Side line, I'm sure there was a link between Monroe and Junction City, forming a closed loop, and enabling a direct route from Eugene north to Corvallis and McMinnville, etc. When and why was this track abandoned?

I was hoping for Milwaukee Road..but this looks kool

Thank you for producing these videos. They are fantastic. Your intricate knowledge of the area shines bright and the quality of your finished product is a testament to your hard work and passions.

What do you use for gear

You have created some of the few best rail documentaries I have watched. Keep it up

Outstanding! A very well-researched and informative video. Although I am quite familiar with the line, both as a fan and engineer, I learned a great deal of new details that I was unaware of. Well done!

Will you be filming any part of the tie replacement on the Toledo line once it starts?

Lovey production Sir! Really nice focus shift at 2.10....was that manual or auto focus? Very intersting history and well blended with the drone footage. A true Docco style video. Cheers Gregg.

Very nice. You nailed, sir. And I got a laugh at Scottie L's antics in the yard. Thanks!

Just an incredible amount of knowledge you are sharing in these videos, I can't thank you enough!

Excellent! The work that went into producing this gem is much appreciated.

Crazy, i was just randomly re-watching part 1 this morning. Your videos are the best on youtube!

***Amendment*** - We strive to ensure that all information is researched properly in every film to ensure their accuracy. Sometimes though information comes to light after the fact such as in this film. After uploading I have had the fortune to get more in-depth information from one of the longtime members of the NVRR. The ALCOs are definitely on the way out but for now are only required to have their engine blocks disabled as part of the swap out deal with the CARB grant. The fate of the FP4s after this is still up in the air. They can be stuffed and mounted or sent for scrap. Only time will tell. Number 62's fate is also not certain at this time. There is hope the line will keep the unit running but being in California ...

Nice to see the Alcos. I rode behind them many times on the Santa Fe between Richmond and Fresno. Incidentally... We natives pronounce it as "Saint Heleena."

Those locomotives shouldn't be scraped. They should be preserved either on site or museum that will take proper care of them.

It's been decades since I visited Napa Valley (now live in Virginia) What is the music you used for the sound track please?

i have been up there

I work for the Napa Valley Wine Train as one of their conductors. Our 2 FPA-4s 70/72 still run alone with our ALCO RS-11 62. They’re still running! Also 71/73 aren’t scrapped! They’re still at our yard just used for parts. Only the engines under the chassis are scrapped! The locomotives themselves are still sitting in our yard right now. Enjoy 70/72 and 62 as we still use them until it’s their time. I don’t know when they’ll be done but it’s going to be a few years or so still until then.

A great video of a train Im gonna ride soon.

Belonged to the model railroad club in 1977/78 when I was 15.

Just wanted to say fantastic video from that dedicated railroad conductor that was adjusting that knuckle and pin 😉

That's a great ideal. I sure am glad I have rode this train a couple times.Really enjoyed the lunch in the super dome.

Why not donate the locomotives to the Sacramento railroad museum?

I wasn't much of a fan of the weather up there when I lived there (born and raised). But, I kind of like rail videos in stormy and even rainy conditions. This is such great stuff. I love the fact that the old Oregon Electric and other similar lines around the area are still getting (for the most part) plenty of use!

Great historical narrative! Thanks for posting this! Really enjoyed the commentary.

Another item I failed to notice while making sub patrols out of Scotland.

Excellently done! Very much enjoyed this video and history.

When is part 2?

When will part 2 of the west side line be released

Amazing video! I worked this branch for 3 years. It’s awesome to see the branch from the air. Great work!

*** Information Amendment *** A addition/correction has been brought to my attention in regards to the operation of the Baily branch in the latter years under the Willamette & Pacific. The siding at Alpine junction was still in place till the end of operations on the line south of Llewellyn Road. Crews would take the train and run around here before shoving up to Dawson as was the historical practice. In early 2004 remote units started be used on the job and shortly after the crew decided they preferred to shove all the way from Corvallis. Cars spotted on the main would still need to be hooked onto and shoved to Alpine Junction with spots for these customers placed on the way back to Corvallis. In the summer of 2004 the caboose carrying the caboose on a shove derailed and tipped over severely injuring the crew. This was the last time crews shoved from Corvallis as the practice would be banned. (Thanks to Lou Thelen for this extra insight.)

5:50 what is that branch going south for? It has been ripped up and Cornelius Pass Road currently runs along the south end of it but where did that branch go?

I like it. Please do one on the Portland Traction Company.

Fantastic video!! Thanks so much for producing this & uploading it to TH-cam. I love regional rail history and this video was particularly exciting to watch.

very nice, the Man setting the brakes on the caboose at Dawson was an old family friend, great to see him at work.

Great! I think it is really important to document this type of history. Keep it up.

Great video! I didn’t know the streetcar lines in Eugene stretched that far west. However, I do know that there are still visible streetcar tracks remaining in the pavement of University St in Eugene, at the corner of University and 19th. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

Great production values. Always hard to see dead railroads.

Really nice coverage so far. I grew up in Newberg, OR in the 70’s so looking forward to your later installments.

Getting current history Bailey branch and hull oaks lumber company is cool. I’ve got a 90s DVD on it but i struggled to find any updated information.

Very nice! I really appreciate your following the remains of the line from Eugene and Transfer northward. I'd followed it on maps but never took the time to look at it from the ground, other than the remains north of Cheshire.

Keep more documentaries like these

11:20 what great train make up, a empty pig in front of multiple gons when its right next to the rear

Another great video from you guys! Im really glad to see someone covering my home area :)

Beautiful opening! You hooked me

I definitely favor your Extraboard series! Thanks!

Excellent train video with some beautiful scenery and landmarks! Thank you for your effort! Trains running a muck in the northwest! Oh, and thanks for documenting the signals! Bravo!!

Railfandan told us about your channel, you give us a whole different perspective. Your narration and information are spot on. Looking forward to exploring your channel more. 😎