Surprisingly, I enjoyed the ride along. Several years ago I took the road to the Loop memorial markers. Really nice view of trains on the Loop. Being a model railroader most of my life the Loop was always a place I heard of but never had seen until 2014. Your video brought back memories of that area. So, thanks for the ride!
Another fantastic video Mark! Nice to see that you gave an on-screen acknowledgement to the Airbnb at Burton's Curve/Tunnel 10. I've stayed there many times, and it's a great spot for railfans (and affordable too)! I videotape the Tehachapi area often, and love seeing your less-frequented spots. I'd really like to do that drive, but sure that I'd have flat tires! Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Without your Informative Channel, we would be in the Dark and/or Clueless about many things about the Railroad. Thank you Mark for your consistently Strong 💪 Efforts. 👍
Outstanding Mark that is on my bucket list for my jeep before I move out of California I had the pleasure of meeting you earlier this year when you were a docent at the depot and I was coming back from the drag races in Bakersfield the March Meet also if you ever decide to bring your KTM to Cajon pass to ride I can point you to some neat spots
i have ALWAYS wanted to drive those road back in the hills, following the tracks. with this great video i don't have to even attempt it. thanks! now i'll have to find the "curve oiler" video instead of asking "what the heck is a curve oiler" here.
Mark, one of your top 5 videos in my book, really enjoyed seeing things we normally wouldn’t see unless you’re on the train. does UP own all of the land from the railroad out to wherever the road meanders to? also don’t you get a little nervous driving on it so close to a moving train?? thanks
Thanks! On this drive, the creek bottom is state land, the rest, UP. The train was moving less than 20 mph, so unless something happens to fall on me, there's plenty of time to react. Thanks for checking it out!
Mark . I love your videos your doing a fantastic job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 lam so glad to see your doing Great After the covy keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 . I am from 🇨🇦 Ontario. My name is Robin Roberts . And l love trains . And lnteresting places . B safe 👍🏻. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
That was very enjoyable Mark, I would love to do that same thing on my e-bike someday. Don't know when I will get back down to California again, so expensive to drive now. Please take us along for more drives in the future.
Cool! Enjoyed that immensely. Who provides road maintenance on those back roads, RR, county, state, etc? I would think one should assure their vehicle is prepared for back road driving., good tires, plentiful fuel, etc. Looks like a ways from anywhere.
Enjoyed the road video, thanks. Is this stretch of road a no trespassing area posted by the railroad? You mentioned you stopped to change your battery, did you use a different camera for the road video. I thought you usually used your phone to do your train videos. Keep up the great work Mark.
The roads to where you thought tunnel 12 was seemed quite noticeable in the video but I sure can't find the spot on Google Maps. I'll try Earth; it has a distance counter.
that was neat! seeing all of the route all at once. it was neat to see the old tunnel it was not visible going the other way . how do you remember all of that route with all the twists and turns? or did you pass over that route regularly ? funny seeing the couple on the road. Great job and you avoid the backed up traffic! and did a wonderful over view of the area. have a great day. barry
The only dumb questions are ones that aren't asked! Yes, it is. when they double tracked, they excavated around the north side of it for the new track.
This is my information: the train was having air problems and was picking up speed, so the crew put it in emergency and the train buckled here. It was empty and wasn't an unusually long train.
liquid gold - 🤦♂️🌾 with no tarping or white shelling. / What happen to Universal White with Placer Hazards Signs.?? 3:20 you just passed the gust cross wind - cause of light base on a rolling wind block. 😳-(👻🤡) 2:59 Wind mill meter: good spot scoped out, on grandmothers hill.?.😎 3:24 ( May as well give the [ State a Flag pole to tower over the house: ((360 clear view)); x 4 height. ] = two wind meters. 5:70 Good Fuel depo: ( I am sure he learned his lesson - [I still have to] {call him as a Witness} to {{her deception}} - cause {12 sheriffs got caught, in {{her venues fly trap}}-}, too. 😎((🤠))
Surprisingly, I enjoyed the ride along. Several years ago I took the road to the Loop memorial markers. Really nice view of trains on the Loop. Being a model railroader most of my life the Loop was always a place I heard of but never had seen until 2014. Your video brought back memories of that area. So, thanks for the ride!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for checking it out!
Another fantastic video Mark! Nice to see that you gave an on-screen acknowledgement to the Airbnb at Burton's Curve/Tunnel 10. I've stayed there many times, and it's a great spot for railfans (and affordable too)! I videotape the Tehachapi area often, and love seeing your less-frequented spots. I'd really like to do that drive, but sure that I'd have flat tires! Thanks, and keep up the good work!
Fantastic behind the scenes drive 👍. Thank you!
Thanks Mark! Enjoyed the ride and your narration! Keep them coming!
Love this little tour through the country. I can almost smell the scent of the oak woodlands. Beautiful but harsh countryside. 😊
Great upload mark. Loved that dirt road trip.
Next time I'm and Bakersfield I'm definitely gonna follow in your footsteps. Great video.
very cool drive Mark!
Without your Informative Channel, we would be in the Dark and/or Clueless about many things about the Railroad. Thank you Mark for your consistently Strong 💪 Efforts. 👍
Outstanding Mark that is on my bucket list for my jeep before I move out of California I had the pleasure of meeting you earlier this year when you were a docent at the depot and I was coming back from the drag races in Bakersfield the March Meet also if you ever decide to bring your KTM to Cajon pass to ride I can point you to some neat spots
Hey...that is one of your best in my book...I have always wanted to see a ground view of the route you just took...great stuff, keep it up.
Thanks Mark I enjoyed the drive looking forward to your next video. Be safe.
Thanks for taking us along for the ride! Looks like most of those roads only have room for 1 vehicle.
i have ALWAYS wanted to drive those road back in the hills, following the tracks. with this great video i don't have to even attempt it. thanks! now i'll have to find the "curve oiler" video instead of asking "what the heck is a curve oiler" here.
here's the link! th-cam.com/video/pB-5t5kS2V4/w-d-xo.html
Nice ride, Mark
Mark, one of your top 5 videos in my book, really enjoyed seeing things we normally wouldn’t see unless you’re on the train. does UP own all of the land from the railroad out to wherever the road meanders to? also don’t you get a little nervous driving on it so close to a moving train?? thanks
Thanks! On this drive, the creek bottom is state land, the rest, UP. The train was moving less than 20 mph, so unless something happens to fall on me, there's plenty of time to react. Thanks for checking it out!
Nice video!
That’s better than driving the 58 anytime!
Mark . I love your videos your doing a fantastic job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 lam so glad to see your doing Great After the covy keep up the good work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 . I am from 🇨🇦 Ontario. My name is Robin Roberts . And l love trains . And lnteresting places . B safe 👍🏻. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thank you, Robin! Well, my channel is about those things, so you're in the right place.
Thanks for checking it out!
Thanks for another tour Mark. Always enjoy.
20:44 - i want to live there!
Oddly enough, it sat vacant for a couple of years. I believe it was a financial thing with the family who owned it.
That was very enjoyable Mark, I would love to do that same thing on my e-bike someday. Don't know when I will get back down to California again, so expensive to drive now. Please take us along for more drives in the future.
Here is the link to my "drives" playlist, in case you haven't seen it.
th-cam.com/video/z6FLrsFVXnk/w-d-xo.html
Cool! Enjoyed that immensely. Who provides road maintenance on those back roads, RR, county, state, etc? I would think one should assure their vehicle is prepared for back road driving., good tires, plentiful fuel, etc. Looks like a ways from anywhere.
The creekbed is state, the rest is railroad, but the railroad maintains them both
Great ride! Well done.
Enjoyed the road video, thanks. Is this stretch of road a no trespassing area posted by the railroad? You mentioned you stopped to change your battery, did you use a different camera for the road video. I thought you usually used your phone to do your train videos. Keep up the great work Mark.
Email me about the roads. As to the camera, I use my GoPro to shoot drives and rides on Harley and dirtbikes.
The roads to where you thought tunnel 12 was seemed quite noticeable in the video but I sure can't find the spot on Google Maps. I'll try Earth; it has a distance counter.
The aera is easily visible on Earth. Thanks for checking it out!
Hi Mark. Love the video. I would like to make that run is it legal?
Email me motopoet59@gmail.com
that was neat! seeing all of the route all at once.
it was neat to see the old tunnel it was not visible
going the other way . how do you remember all
of that route with all the twists and turns?
or did you pass over that route regularly ?
funny seeing the couple on the road.
Great job and you avoid the backed up
traffic! and did a wonderful over view of
the area. have a great day.
barry
What are the % of trains that run thru there? Mostly UP I would guess🤔
sorry if this is a dumb question, but is tunnel 10 still in use?
The only dumb questions are ones that aren't asked! Yes, it is. when they double tracked, they excavated around the north side of it for the new track.
How wide is the railroad right of way?
This Area would be considered, “Off the Beaten Path”. Too bad you’re not driving your old company vehicle on these roads. 😬👍
What caused the derailment in January ?
This is my information: the train was having air problems and was picking up speed, so the crew put it in emergency and the train buckled here. It was empty and wasn't an unusually long train.
@@MarkClayMcGowan Thank you.
pedestrians out there? how odd. not carrying any backpack or water. wonder where their vehicle is.
It's not as remote as it seems. There are houses all along the hills to the left and many trails leading up to them.
liquid gold - 🤦♂️🌾 with no tarping or white shelling. / What happen to Universal White with Placer Hazards Signs.??
3:20 you just passed the gust cross wind - cause of light base on a rolling wind block. 😳-(👻🤡)
2:59 Wind mill meter: good spot scoped out, on grandmothers hill.?.😎
3:24 ( May as well give the [ State a Flag pole to tower over the house: ((360 clear view)); x 4 height. ] = two wind meters.
5:70 Good Fuel depo: ( I am sure he learned his lesson - [I still have to] {call him as a Witness} to {{her deception}} - cause {12 sheriffs got caught, in {{her venues fly trap}}-}, too. 😎((🤠))