Thank you for taking me along for the ride. These videos take time, patience and diligence to capture the beauty and lore of the trains and rails in Colorado.
Thank you for these videos! My train OBSESSED 2 year old loves them. He goes to sleep for his day naps and bed time every single day to these videos. A life saver!
Hi Mike, we found this video by telling our Google Home, “Hey Google, play a video about trains on TH-cam” and she selected you! Similar to another comment, our 2 year old is train obsessed right now and this video is absolutely perfect for him. We talk about the colors of the trains, what a locomotive is, steam vs not, etc. I just want to thank you for taking the time to create this and give our child a low stimulant way to enjoy and learn about trains. ❤
Living in Colorado all my life has really been an inspiration. You'd think that you have seen all, but there is always something you missed the time before and so a repeat trip to areas with trains keeps me coming back for more. Never get tired of trains or Colorado beauty, no matter how many times I see it. Spectacular!! Thank you Mike for a wonderful video.
Mike thank you so much for these collections. I appreciate the amount of time and effort to research camera shots, locations and editing, my young son adores your train shots.
Ive always loved the RGS railroad mainly for Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 #346, the oldest of the Rio Grande Railroad Museum. Lets not forget the Royal Gorge EMD F7 pair of 471 and 477!! 20:38 has the BEST whistle! It sounds so BEAUTIFUL!!!!
YES!!! I love the royal gorge route railway! I rode on that train last week! And he put the winter park express on here! 😃 This is without a doubt the best railfanning channel on TH-cam! You did an awesome job at filming the trains!
I don't like later steam engines with stubby smokestacks and the light mounted on boiler center line. The older, Wild West ones are my faves, like this one on 23:02, but what is it?
D&RGW No.315 is a C-18 Class Consolidation built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1895. Its appearance has changed over the years as it once had the gas-lit headlight and the big diamond smoke stack for the ultimate Wild West look.
@@Trump-a-Tron I’m not sure if the date, but it was because a new spark arresting feature was developed. The big diamond stacks served as spark arrestors before a device that goes inside the smoke box was developed; it forces the escaping air to form a little cyclone, which allows more time for the cinders to cool and/or fall down. Then there is also the bear trap on top of the stack which also helps catch more of the embers. Edit: After some research, I believe this locomotive always had the newer spark arresting system. I think this locomotive was built too late to be fitted with a classic diamond stack. But there are other locomotives, much like this, still around that had it.
@@Trump-a-Tron I suppose so, but I think you’d be happy to now there are a couple other narrow gauge consolidations in CO that were built in the 1880s such as No.278 and No.346, which operates at the Colorado Railroad Museum. In Utah, No.223 is undergoing restoration.
I was just thinking on the Durango and Silverton Railroad!!! I was watching photos of the bumblebee livery of the 1950s, and investigating about the oldest surviving D&RGW steam locomotives!!!!!
I enjoyed this but I'm puzzled that anyone would give it a thumbs down. The title tells you what it is! Anyone who doesn't want to watch trains in Colorado is not obliged to watch!
I really enjoyed this video, Mike. I always love your trains in states videos, including California Trains, New Mexico Trains, and Florida Trains. Can’t wait for the next state. Someday, I want to see a Virginia Trains video, once you have enough footage for it.
That would be the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The post D&RGW line runs from the recreational hub of Durango up to the historic mining town of Silverton. The line was built in 1881-1882. It is an amazing journey to say the least.
The days of steam are mostly behind.... But the one thing I always wondered about was, 'Did they massively increase the risks of forest fires during their time'? And or how did the railways mitigate those risks at the time when rapid response to fires was not the case?
Thank you for taking me along for the ride. These videos take time, patience and diligence to capture the beauty and lore of the trains and rails in Colorado.
Thank you for these videos! My train OBSESSED 2 year old loves them. He goes to sleep for his day naps and bed time every single day to these videos. A life saver!
Same!
SAME
My two grand children too!
Eat and breath
Gfg
It is very unique experience when travelling long journey
through train anywhere,I enjoyed so much.
Hi Mike, we found this video by telling our Google Home, “Hey Google, play a video about trains on TH-cam” and she selected you! Similar to another comment, our 2 year old is train obsessed right now and this video is absolutely perfect for him. We talk about the colors of the trains, what a locomotive is, steam vs not, etc. I just want to thank you for taking the time to create this and give our child a low stimulant way to enjoy and learn about trains. ❤
Living in Colorado all my life has really been an inspiration. You'd think that you have seen all, but there is always something you missed the time before and so a repeat trip to areas with trains keeps me coming back for more. Never get tired of trains or Colorado beauty, no matter how many times I see it. Spectacular!! Thank you Mike for a wonderful video.
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At 20:37 nice steam train whistle I love that whistle it makes me want to watch this every day
Good afternoon --- these beautiful American trains leave me speechless -- just fabulous. -- thanks -- Terry
Beautiful scenery!!🎉❤
Colorado was made for the train to concur and concur she did, thanks for sharing
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
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3:27 wow! The grass is so tall you can’t even see the tracks! Wouldn’t want to have a picnic there.
I love your channel AJ railfan!!!
It’s not even tall, I think the truck are just dug down
Yeah if I wore there riding my bike yep I'd die there if I couldn't run fast enough
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Your videos are amazing! My toddler and I often watch them, sometimes these videos are his lullabies… 😊
MIke, your train videos are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This video of awesome train which I like very much. thank you
Mike thank you so much for these collections. I appreciate the amount of time and effort to research camera shots, locations and editing, my young son adores your train shots.
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I like all of the different colors of the trains
0:40 that horn will never get old.
K5LLAs always rattle your bones.
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Thanks for including the trolley in Fort Collins!!
I'm only a bit through and I'm already loving this! I'm from Colorado.
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Me too! Makes this vid even better
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Ive always loved the RGS railroad mainly for Rio Grande Southern 4-6-0 #346, the oldest of the Rio Grande Railroad Museum. Lets not forget the Royal Gorge EMD F7 pair of 471 and 477!! 20:38 has the BEST whistle! It sounds so BEAUTIFUL!!!!
Didn’t No.346 always belong to the D&RGW?
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Thank you Mike for these videos! My 14 month old Flynn loves them. He always asks for more!
Love these old iron horses!
Great scenery but no wildlife, not even a single bird! Great video, enjoyed watching it!
I really love trains so much
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COLORADO BABY. Nice vid Mike. Love that Royal Gorge train.
Thank you! The Royal Gorge is awesome!
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Watching an hour of trains in complete silence in pitch black dark at 1:00 AM will always be my greatest achievement as a person
I, too, love psychedelic drugs.
very nice video with trains all mixed up makes it more interesting. Top notch photography and a lot of work. Thanks for sharing.
Let’s gooooo!!!! Great scenic shots my friend!
Thank you, Matt!
Nice compilation of Colorado trains in beautiful scenery! Thanks for sharing!
Nice 1 hour straight video mike!
Thank you!
thanks for sharing i love trains
The scenery is just beautiful and amazing!!!!!love it!🔴🫢🤫
Thanks Mike! This is just what I needed. 😊
Wow! Romantic! The words "Passengers do not sleep, but there is silence around, Outside the window, the sound of wheels, in the lights of the city. "
16:47 Nice catch of 2 dash 8s
Thanks!
Delighted.
Thanks
Love this channel - love those trains 🚂!!
My favorite is the steam engine 😁💕💕
Thanks for doing a video about my state. Really appreciate it Mike.
Beautiful, amazing video. We really enjoyed all of trains and scenery. You do outstanding work.
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This gonna be good one
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YES!!! I love the royal gorge route railway! I rode on that train last week! And he put the winter park express on here! 😃
This is without a doubt the best railfanning channel on TH-cam! You did an awesome job at filming the trains!
Thanks so much, Jordan!
I did too
Great video for august!
Yes! Week 2 of setting an alarm is paying off!
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My grandson loves trains.thanks
I don't like later steam engines with stubby smokestacks and the light mounted on boiler center line.
The older, Wild West ones are my faves, like this one on 23:02, but what is it?
D&RGW No.315 is a C-18 Class Consolidation built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1895. Its appearance has changed over the years as it once had the gas-lit headlight and the big diamond smoke stack for the ultimate Wild West look.
@@itsyaboi3349 TY!
Why did they get rid of the smoke stack? Not that this one is bad, but ...
@@Trump-a-Tron I’m not sure if the date, but it was because a new spark arresting feature was developed. The big diamond stacks served as spark arrestors before a device that goes inside the smoke box was developed; it forces the escaping air to form a little cyclone, which allows more time for the cinders to cool and/or fall down. Then there is also the bear trap on top of the stack which also helps catch more of the embers.
Edit: After some research, I believe this locomotive always had the newer spark arresting system. I think this locomotive was built too late to be fitted with a classic diamond stack. But there are other locomotives, much like this, still around that had it.
@@itsyaboi3349 Coal is less of a problem so no need for them then. I guess 1890s is too modern for my taste.
@@Trump-a-Tron I suppose so, but I think you’d be happy to now there are a couple other narrow gauge consolidations in CO that were built in the 1880s such as No.278 and No.346, which operates at the Colorado Railroad Museum. In Utah, No.223 is undergoing restoration.
I Love Steam Trains so Much
very cool video🙂💖
*sees video title* I am going to enjoy this.🚂
Nice vid I bet it got a lot of *rock and roll* on it
Thanks!
5:20 I love the horn! It’s similar to the Union Pacific’s older Dash - 8’s from the Blue Mountains.
I love them too, reminds of those documentaries on it by questar
Nice catch mike
I love the way the Train horn sounds.
Nice Video!
Thanks!
@@CoasterFan2105 No problem it really is a great video!
I absolutely LOVE this video! Colorado is such a beautiful state. I want to visit and want to see all the good trains there
I love all the trains but wanted to note the Railcar at 32:31! Maybe circa 1930's?
5:51
I TOOK A PICTURE IN THE CAB OF THIS TRAIN
33:21
I rode the 493 Durango and Silverton Steam locomotive here
34:01 That was on the route
Only The Centennial State of Colorado has the best narrow gauge railroad coverage around 😀
The Whistle at 14:33 is the best steam whistle ever
Nice
Thanks!
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Nice video and catches 👍👍👍. On 24:15 is that a California zephyr or Southwest Chief!!!
Thank you! That is the Southwest Chief
@@CoasterFan2105 I really want steam trains galore 10 and I want it to have big boy 4014
And nice steam trains
Awesome video liked 🚄🚂👍
Super. 💙 T.E.N.
Nice Video Mike! :)
Thank you, Rhett! :)
May I just say the fact that I live in Colorado just makes this video 10x better
I was just thinking on the Durango and Silverton Railroad!!! I was watching photos of the bumblebee livery of the 1950s, and investigating about the oldest surviving D&RGW steam locomotives!!!!!
nice selection and great to hear the actual train sounds instead of music
Vídeo maravilhoso! Parabéns!.
Obrigado!
What?......
@@destroyergaming637 Eu aconselho você estudar língua portuguesa.
@@CoasterFan2105 non 8( a te ò0ioop
Colorado has some good standard gage railroads as well.
I love trains
Wow 4.5 Million Views Thank you Mike
beautiful! I think this is your nicest selection of film
Thank you, Matt!
Really cool video.
20:38 Which video is that from when 473 pulled the green cars?
Awww it makes me sad that the P42DC’s are slowly being retired...They Were My Childhood In Southern California... =(
Giovanni Vu i live in southern LA and i saw some
Same with the F40PHs I love them
They are my favorite
@@photonegativemickey3733 l_
Me in 2016 about p42s. :D. me in 2020 about the new chargers. BUT BUT WHY ARE THEY ONLY IN THE MIDWEST WHERE I LIVE NOOOOOO I DONTLIKE THEM THERE UGLY
Nice trains and a long vid!
Thank you!
Cool
@@CoasterFan2105 boi
Looks good
Awesome
Very cool!
Thanks!
This is my three-year-old's favorite video
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I enjoyed this but I'm puzzled that anyone would give it a thumbs down. The title tells you what it is! Anyone who doesn't want to watch trains in Colorado is not obliged to watch!
At 35:45, where did you catch that Amtrak train? Have not seen one like that before in Colorado, cool!
Even the lights work
Exquisite
This is such a great video! Well done, Mike!
Great video! Keep up the good work!
Nice Video Mike
I really enjoyed this video, Mike. I always love your trains in states videos, including California Trains, New Mexico Trains, and Florida Trains. Can’t wait for the next state. Someday, I want to see a Virginia Trains video, once you have enough footage for it.
Very nice :)
awesome
Lindas máquinas, belo vídeo, adorei, parabéns.
I can't believe these trains exist in colorado,I want to ride the black steam train with the yellow cars
That would be the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The post D&RGW line runs from the recreational hub of Durango up to the historic mining town of Silverton. The line was built in 1881-1882. It is an amazing journey to say the least.
The days of steam are mostly behind.... But the one thing I always wondered about was, 'Did they massively increase the risks of forest fires during their time'? And or how did the railways mitigate those risks at the time when rapid response to fires was not the case?
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Great video Mike, your great at it
Thank you!
I like the WIG WAGS on the crossings
Love It Nice!
Does the Silverton Line use to haul passenger trains back in 1882?
Yes, it opened in 1881. Some of the cars still used on the line date back to the 1880s!
So even though it was built to transport gold and silver from the San Juan Mountains, it still transport passengers while the mines are operating?
Hey mike my three favorite trains the durango&Silverton and amtrak their all right here in this video nice job
Thank You, Mr. Mike Armstrong.
Thanks for doing this my kids love it!
28:00 Favorite Whistle
on my fave loco
Such a haunting sound
I love the area