Rotary Snow Train - Plowing Donner Pass California - Drone and Ground video with audio - 4k

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  • Union Pacific's rotary #train #plowing through #snow in #california. #video from Troy to Soda Springs, CA after repetead #winter #storms have caused the highest snowpack levels since record keeping began. The rotary train is only used when snowpack levels reach incredible heights or only a couple of times each decade.
    Thanks to @JonathanPetramala for the amazing ground video and audio synced up to the drone. If you want to see him get blasted by the train, please check out his channel.
    #Train #Railfans #railfanning #railway #Trains #Video #videography #drone #dronevideo #cinematography #snow #2023 #winter #2022 #california #heavyequipment #plowing #blowers #sierra #unionpacific #weather #winterstorm #locomotive
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  • @WxChasing
    @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +49

    If you like the footage please consider subscribing.

    • @DennisSmithAIStockImageClub
      @DennisSmithAIStockImageClub ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for sharing! Just drove Donner Pass last weekend on a sunny day and it's amazing how much snow there is. It's the same here in Idaho and it's still piling up.

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Done. If not mistaken that plow in opening is one that was mothballed for some 20yrs in Sacramento?
      Some beautiful scenes. For those asking why we don't all flee Commifornia--there's a tiny snapshot of why, it's the natural landscape.

    • @davefroman4700
      @davefroman4700 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      betting they had the rotary out this past week up on Donner from the sounds of the weather reports.

  • @RadicalEarth
    @RadicalEarth ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Ohhhhhhhhh......diesel snowblower train. Raw power. Good looking choo choo. Fun footage!

    • @hollybromley47
      @hollybromley47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Choo choo." Ugh! My husband is a UPRR engineer. His brother likes to ask if he's out "working on his choo choo" when he calls. *Teeth grating* Please, make it stop!!!

    • @RadicalEarth
      @RadicalEarth ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@hollybromley47 haha... Well I ain't no train engineer (obviously) and no disrespect intended. I meant it affectionately. I love trains. Baggage with the brother is not my affair.

  • @MozarkAdventures
    @MozarkAdventures ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Great footage! One of those oddly satisfying things to watch in action!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @AllenCavedo
    @AllenCavedo 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Watching this a second time and sharing it with several friends, let me just say this is the most awesome video of RR snow clearing ever shot, Donner Pass or anywhere. Wow! Great sound too.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you Allen!

  • @davidmihevc3990
    @davidmihevc3990 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Great footage.
    I think it's cool that UP leaves the SPMW reporting marks on the rotary. It's like a small part of the SP lives on.

    • @sharon94503
      @sharon94503 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes! My late father worked for SPRR for 29 years.

  • @lizzie5919
    @lizzie5919 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Beautiful . Glad to see the sun shining.

    • @lutomson3496
      @lutomson3496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We had a couple blue bird days it's snowing now here

  • @rd4660
    @rd4660 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I hope the railroad appreciates your video, I know the train crew does. Spectacular footage!

    • @danhuttinger5040
      @danhuttinger5040 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow that really gets with it very cool video.

    • @Johnny2Bags47
      @Johnny2Bags47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@danhuttinger5040 where were they when the this cunumdrum was going down. Those folks could have used a little help 😂
      Too soon?
      🤫🤦‍♂️

  • @zion9860
    @zion9860 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Simply wow. California this year is blessed with all this rain and snow.

  • @anb7408
    @anb7408 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Well there’s a whole new perspective on these snow eating beasts! Nice!

  • @rjackson5307
    @rjackson5307 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The most incredible video ever of a SPRR snow blower!

  • @jerrysimon793
    @jerrysimon793 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Union pacific has had there hands full with both the rotary and spreaders to keep economy going for the united states

  • @ChipChapinSJ
    @ChipChapinSJ ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This was so beautifully and professionally done that I had to acknowledge. Really outstanding.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow, thank you!

    • @roberthenderson4466
      @roberthenderson4466 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      CHIPPER SPEND YOUR MONEY ON BEER. UGH

  • @johnmcgarvie4061
    @johnmcgarvie4061 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A top shelf video of well orchestrated snow removal. A real pleasure to watch.

  • @stanfullerton8485
    @stanfullerton8485 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What fantastic aerial footage of Union Pacific crew in action.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Stan!

  • @sleepyjay2664
    @sleepyjay2664 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Very nice. Most videos of this operation are shot by railfans and focus only on the Rotary. Yours shows everything, including the snowcats and (most importantly) the work of moving the snow! Added bonus of excellent work by the drone.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Jay! As more of a weather person I guess it makes for a different person but I certainly appreciate the trains and other heavy equipment.

  • @toddwmac
    @toddwmac ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the soundtrack I play in my headphones when I'm snow blowing my driveway. :)

    • @tombeyer375
      @tombeyer375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for having a sense of humor in this day and age!!

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    at the rail intersection it looked like a "good morning Harry, goodnight Ralph" moment.

  • @tucobenedicto109
    @tucobenedicto109 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    1920's technology that still works today. If it ain't broke don't fix it. The diesel is an improvement.
    Love the no till cat operation. But they are not farming 😆.
    Amazing footage. Thanks.

  • @know-body2519
    @know-body2519 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Always nice to see a train video that isn't derailed.👍

  • @jg-xx8oh
    @jg-xx8oh ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing my friend 🇨🇦

  • @giovanniflores6637
    @giovanniflores6637 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting

  • @jeffreykreiley7265
    @jeffreykreiley7265 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Impressive to say the least.

  • @Sushi2735
    @Sushi2735 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW,!!! 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

  • @user-xe5mf3nd6o
    @user-xe5mf3nd6o ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best dinner pass snowblowing video I’ve watched

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow, so many fantastic photogs in that area, huge compliment!

  • @lewispaine4589
    @lewispaine4589 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Impressive

  • @timslager5966
    @timslager5966 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Absolutely awesome, great line side and drone camera work! Love hearing the EMD power sounds, beats a GE any day!
    Thanks for sharing 👍 👍

  • @bobegunsgaming
    @bobegunsgaming 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice video. Excellent footage. Very relaxing to me. Love the snow, and trains. Beautiful scenery.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much!

  • @usmausmma
    @usmausmma ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice shots!

  • @ChaiLatte13
    @ChaiLatte13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is amazing to watch. Nice catch!

  • @keithingram3428
    @keithingram3428 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That’s one awesome machine

  • @dougcarnahan4228
    @dougcarnahan4228 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Beautiful work with your drone! It’s great seeing so much more than just ground videos.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @PacificElectric
    @PacificElectric ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reporting marks Southern Pacific maintenance of way. A great piece of History.

  • @frontcentermusician
    @frontcentermusician 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Imagine trying that with a battery run machine? Green new deal LOL

  • @sptraxide
    @sptraxide ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best footage I've seen so far this winter! THANKS

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sunmoonandwater137
    @sunmoonandwater137 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Subscribed, shared, thumbs up..Thank you..Enjoyed..

  • @Nana_Mack
    @Nana_Mack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It beautiful the snow

  • @bonnieprice9482
    @bonnieprice9482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 😮😮😮

  • @WEWAYUS
    @WEWAYUS หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rotary snow train clears Donner Pass, California: Stunning 4K video, drone & ground views.

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thats some nice shots there.. well done.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @cbpuzzle
    @cbpuzzle 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The amount of power used is insane. The world better not run out of oil.

  • @donnaarnold3044
    @donnaarnold3044 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful drone footage. 🇺🇸❤🤍💙🇺🇸

  • @sharon94503
    @sharon94503 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gives new meaning to the struggles of the Donner Party.

  • @suzannepowelldubois3620
    @suzannepowelldubois3620 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome coverage..Pretty cool coverage of the train work...

  • @tigerphid9677
    @tigerphid9677 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great drone work... Nice video...

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @8978Marty
    @8978Marty ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Amazing footage. Thank you for putting you and your equipment through that shoot

  • @dannymccarty6680
    @dannymccarty6680 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    ❤Professional! Just subscribed for thrills. ¡Ándale!

  • @Johnny2Bags47
    @Johnny2Bags47 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think I can I think I can

  • @johnpandolfino8663
    @johnpandolfino8663 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What beautiful country.....

  • @Kreemerz
    @Kreemerz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dang, that's a lot of freakin' snow.

  • @framfull
    @framfull 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great clip, thanks for not adding music🤠

  • @-...Patricia...-
    @-...Patricia...- ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You did a great job filming your video! So cool to watch.

  • @scottford8736
    @scottford8736 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great footage

  • @asullivan4047
    @asullivan4047 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting/entertaining. Excellent photography job enabling viewers to better understand how the snow removal rotor operates 😉.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!

  • @deborahwood694
    @deborahwood694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pretty cool how the snow plows double team the train!

  • @northeastrailway.
    @northeastrailway. ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video!!

  • @paulescudero9973
    @paulescudero9973 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video 💝. Thank you very much.

  • @emerald3331
    @emerald3331 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice footage. That would be a nice screen saver.

  • @dennissvitak5475
    @dennissvitak5475 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was a contract Meteorologist for CalTrans for many years. I forecast snow amounts, and start and stop times, as well as how far down the mountains the roads would be impacted. I had some skill. A straight southwest flow into the Sierra's produced the heaviest snowfalls I have ever seen, with just a very few exceptions. I have seen five feet of snow in 24 hours, in the Donner Pass area, with the elevation of 7,227 feet.

  • @jimwhitsett4736
    @jimwhitsett4736 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!

  • @FrogandFlangeVideo
    @FrogandFlangeVideo ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Spectacular filming !! And big thumbs up for audio track that you built for it. It is tricky work and takes a lot of time which I believe most viewers may not understand. Great stuff. James.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you. The audio wasnt perfect as the snowcats kept finding it the track but we had multiple channels in multiple locations to build and match. I spent almost a full day on the audio and probably would have been about 3 more days for perfection but tornado season is keeping me busy.

    • @FrogandFlangeVideo
      @FrogandFlangeVideo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@WxChasing I know from my own experience how much time and work it takes to craft a realistic audio experience to match on-screen action. But in the end it is worth the effort and I commend you for your work. James.

  • @Rainbow2997
    @Rainbow2997 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still snowing and it's already April.

  • @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards
    @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That thing is really throwing the snow. Epic conditions to use it this past Winter.

  • @cphilpot
    @cphilpot ปีที่แล้ว +3

    well done sir! really good stuff

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Craig!

  • @geoffmackley
    @geoffmackley ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OH GOD !

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thought you might like. :)

  • @centredoorplugsthornton4112
    @centredoorplugsthornton4112 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Originally Southern Pacific til the 1990s when Union Pacific took it over.

  • @tombeyer375
    @tombeyer375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great drone coverage! Kudos to the rail outfit for their hard work, to keep things movin'. Donner Pass don't play. !

  • @sarajanesmith3892
    @sarajanesmith3892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bet the Donner Party would have loved to have one of those!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They would have struggled pushing it over the rocks.

  • @ddhsd
    @ddhsd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very satisfying video, amazing drone shots and the spectacular snow scape. Thanks 😊

  • @wewinusa
    @wewinusa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! beautiful white snow! Love it much and thanks

  • @JH-dc6kj
    @JH-dc6kj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing! Probably 30 ft high snow on the tracks; you can see I-80 down the hillside.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you

  • @spotts9668
    @spotts9668 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    great shots! watching them work is very soothing!

  • @abfutrell
    @abfutrell ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice! I knew you'd get some amazing footage of this equipment in operation.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Took me long enough but finally got it.

  • @tires2burn
    @tires2burn 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I worked the snow plow over Hyak Pass in Wa State for 3 days. It was beautiful bot BOOOOORING. Oh Yeah, and the power was ELECTRIC.

  • @lutomson3496
    @lutomson3496 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Snowing here right now we had a couple bluebird days

  • @sallytidwell7804
    @sallytidwell7804 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How Clever,🚂🚂

  • @1d1ane
    @1d1ane ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She'll be comin' 'round the mountain, when she comes...

  • @watchthe1369
    @watchthe1369 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Drones make it look so much prettier, especially with that backdrop.

  • @matchoo4050
    @matchoo4050 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice

  • @CriticoolHit
    @CriticoolHit ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Super cool. Great footage and editing as well. Think these guys will ever let you on board for a up close and personal look during snow removal operations? That would just be all the way cool.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hope so! And thank you.

  • @jeaninehogshead4710
    @jeaninehogshead4710 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!!

  • @deksea
    @deksea 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Outstanding work. Quite possibly the definitive youtube video related to Rotary plow operations. Spectacular film footage throughout.

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you @deksea

  • @indianboy72
    @indianboy72 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Soooo much power. I needed a private moment to watch this. I love machinery!!!

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @searles1224
    @searles1224 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A friend of mine was stuck on Amtrak, a couple of weeks ago, on top of Donner Pass because the snow plow broke.

  • @snowsurfr
    @snowsurfr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great footage! I recognize that ski area. I know some sick shots on the east side of the pass you would like.

  • @GT-mn3bx
    @GT-mn3bx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That thing is hungry! And boy can she eat.

  • @islandbirdw
    @islandbirdw 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Must be pretty exciting for the engineer and crew on board this train. I think it was restored after 100 years service. Very cool 😎

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was jealous. Would be such an amazing ride.

  • @user-jp8qi2kn5u
    @user-jp8qi2kn5u 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍

  • @joshuabennett8110
    @joshuabennett8110 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    January 2020, the California state railroad museum in Sacramento had one of those on display and had a documentary about them as well.

  • @katalinkun2313
    @katalinkun2313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Csodálatos 🥰😍

  • @user-qjvqfjv
    @user-qjvqfjv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bell and horn together have a great harmony. Reminds me of "Tubular Bells" by Mike Oldfield.

  • @serinatang4184
    @serinatang4184 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw the thumbnail and put the mouse over it to see the first few seconds and thought, "cool" I must watch this.
    Clicked it on and skipped ahead about 8 minutes and saw that.... nightmare device on the front of the train and nearly spat out my coffee!
    WOW!
    I would never have thought this was how it worked, having never seen something like this before... just wow!

  • @Watcher1852
    @Watcher1852 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    GREAT LOVED IT THANKS, SHARE,SHARE

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Smittyschannel
    @Smittyschannel ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those would be some awesome cross country skiing areas where the Pisten Bully's are clearing next to the tracks

  • @dgsantafedave1
    @dgsantafedave1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats a "unit"!

    • @httr21skins
      @httr21skins ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s what she said 😂😂

  • @juriebezuidenhout2538
    @juriebezuidenhout2538 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It stay one impressive site seeing these trains

  • @jsimm4587
    @jsimm4587 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks like they have kept up this year !

  • @RaulGonzalez-jg8ks
    @RaulGonzalez-jg8ks ปีที่แล้ว

    Ke bonito video. Ke paisajes tan padres.

  • @williamweiss6128
    @williamweiss6128 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @games1004
    @games1004 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those rotary blowers make me think of Jeff (the alien tunnel-worm) from Men in Black the movie.🙃
    Really interesting seeing the snow looking like a frozen geyser shooting out the chute.

  • @indyarchive
    @indyarchive 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video! Great work

    • @WxChasing
      @WxChasing  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!