Finding the fire ring is definitely a Wow ! That's so cool. I hope anyone else who finds it leaves it alone for others to marvel as well. Congratulations Jeff.👏
I was driving my school bus,along with another, taking 5th graders from Sacramento to Yosemite for a week. We got stopped by CHP. Had no clue why. The officer explained a movie was being shot and we needed to turn the buses off and windows up. I looked over and seen the engine behind the DeLorean. We watched them starting to push the DeLorean and off we went after it was clear. That was one of the coolest things that I was fortunate to see. That old building in the background was in a 60s film I forgot the name of. Thought I'd share a fun moment of my life. Be safe and happy everyone
That is so cool! You saw movie history taking place! But I have never thought it was fair to the public that they can shut down public roads and streets for private movie making endeavors.
Thank you for the response. When we passed the first CHP Officer, I looked in the mirror and no one else was allowed passed. We were the only ones watching that. I think the CHP seen an opportunity to do something for the kids. I really don't know. It was amazing to watch. Some of the perks of being a school bus driver. You never know.🙂
It is always a joy to hear when someone (like that CHP officer) does something thoughtful and kind...we think you're right! The officer did a solid 'for the kids', and so created a happy, nostalgic memory. Amazing stuff! ☺☺🙌🏻🙌🏻@@dannyboy6754
Back to the future, three was my first first job in the entertainment business because I owned the biggest lathe in Tuolumne county. I had to modify the railroad wheels for the DeLorean, because it was continually derailing when it went over switches, it turned into a 30 year career in special effects.
I worked on the miniatures as well. There were two prop miniature locomotives that were dropped into the canyon in Marin County. The driving wheels were iron castings and they were retrieved. One set is under locomotive number seven at the Tilden Park steam train in Berkeley, California.
As a young girl I got to ride on the train several times. My dad was involved in steam engine and railroad repair. We (my dad’s business) had a round house too dating back to the 1880’s. It was I. Oroville. Now gone. A fire burned it down in the late 70’s.
I was glad to hear Dan Blockers name come up. As a racing fan I remember when he sponsored a sports Racing car in the can-am series that was ran in the 60s-70s. I was not involved in racing until 1979 when I ran my first race at riverside raceway. Dan was beloved by many people not just movie and tv watchers.🤠👍
We went on a Saturday so we could ride the steam engine which was so cool and I recommend you visit the museum. The workshop is very interesting and shows how they repair the engines and the a working machine shop and turn wheel with all volunteer. if you’re interested in trains and movies with trains this is for you!
And that fire ring find? AWESOME--lasso in the grass-o, hombre! That shot of Marty sleeping on the ground beside it, with the Delorean sharing the train track with the locomotive in the background? Now THAT'S a frontier match-up!🤠🚂@@jbenziggy
I really enjoyed when you went there for the festival and meet some of the actors! It would have been cool if the would have left the #3 on for Back to the Future. It’s amazing these old trains are still around in 2024! Unfortunately Michael J. Fox’s health to took a turn for the worse. I wish him happiness. Back to the future would have been the perfect movie to restart now! Since I was a kid I loved the sound of the train bells. Wow can’t believe the fire ring was still there! Thanks Jeff for another great video!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked this video! Yeah we all are so saddened that Michael is being afflicted like he is. Bad stuff happens to even good people, unfortunately.
You should check out Merced Falls and Hornitos.. My great grandmother owned/owns the Ole river inn saloon.. The Ole railroad turntable plus more is located directly behind the bar. Maybe consider a segment on the area. Nonetheless, We enjoy every episode. Thanks, Callie & Joel Bell
My husband who is retiring this June at age 61, has worked on the railway for 45 yrs. He said he never wants to see a train ever again. 😂 Great episode Jeff, by the way I loved Petticoat Junction. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Railtown is one of my favorite placed to visit. The boneyard of extra and used train parts can keep me mesmerized for hours...much to my wife's annoyance. Great video, Jeff!
My family lived in Chinese Camp back in the early '70's. I went to the "pagoda" school while my older siblings went to Sonora for school. I remember these places so well. Thanks so much for this video as well as your others. I live a few states over now, and this is a nice way to visit the old stomping grounds.
The Back to the Future trilogy is my all time favorite movie!!! Maybe because I was young and had a crush on Michael J Fox. Maybe because I still remember going to the theater with my big sister. Whatever the reason, I still watch the movies from time to time (now with my 15 yr old daughter) and I still love it!!! Thank you so much for showing this. That is so cool that the campfire is still there.
I've been to Railtown, it is a fantastic place. There is so much Hollywood history there. I was very excited to see the Petticoat Junction water tower. Thanks for bringing up the memories.
Kind of reminds me of the trip I took years ago around Baker City in Oregon to find the filming site of No Name City from Paint Your Wagon. You would never know it was there.
Hey Jeff! This is Daniel H. That's awesome that you captured the area of the old mill site! We used to see it while driving on Highway 120 before the fire destroyed it. It's amazing that the fire ring is still there even after all this time. With the couple's retirement, the locals may consider organizing another "Back to 1885" event to uphold the tradition. MJF's stand-in, who lives in the area, expressed interest in adding more DeLorean's to the mix. We'll see what happens!
Interesting video. I’m old enough to remember seeing the smoke from those old steam trains and actually rode on one when I was in kindergarten, only about 6 miles, from my little home town to the neighboring town.
Back to the Future III was my favorite of the 3.---I'm old enough to have seen a few episodes of Petticoat Junction! ---So happy for you that you discovered the fire pit. AND, made someone else's day as well!
Fantastic show Jeff. Fun watching you find those special spots ! How cool seeing the actual Petticoat Junction water tower. Lori Saunders.👍🏻 Thanks for taking us along ! Cheers from Detroit 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Another fine program, Jeff! My late mother helped drive Zumwalt family cattle from Altaville/Angels Camp into the summer ranges near Highland Lakes and Folger Peak back in the mid-'20s. Charlie Tryon, a fixture in the Angels Camp community, lived just above the Sierra Railroad tracks as they entered Angels. His dog would run down to the trackside to get the paper that was tossed from the first train from Jamestown in the AM.... Charlie called the Sierra RR into Angels the "Tri-Daily" because it would leave and "try all day" to make it back in the afternoon. At the time, there were various switchbacks the trains had to negotiate to get down to and up from the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River bed (now inundated by the new Melones Reservoir. KEep up the fabulous efforts! Best, PK
Great video. Around 1989 I guess I talked on the phone with elderly technical gun coach and holster maker Arvo Ojala who taught fast draw to Marylin Monroe, Paul Newman, and endless others including Michael J Fox. He told me he was recently working at BTTF 3 on this movie set. I was mad wishing I called earlier as I fantasized that I might have gotten him to let me watch. Ojala also did Three Amigos and you can see “Biff” in this film is wearing a holster that one of the Amigos wore, but on a plain belt. Like a dummy I put off visiting the place before it burned down.
2 favorite things history hunters and trains. Another great episode, always love the movie sets and places especially from the old westerns. Thanks for sharing 👍
Another great movie/tv history lesson. Thanks, Jeff. I hope your friend's followers like his video as well. Congrats on finally finding the fire ring. I'm looking forward to your next adventure in history.
Jeff, I can't believe your work it's incredible ! You come up with more information . It would take me a year to come up with I only wish you could put out more then one per week. THANK you Frank from Montana......
Jeff, you did it again. Another amazing episode, with an extra bonus, that of a western theme. I no absolutely LOVE Westerns and I'm a fan of all the shows you mentioned here. And the firepit ring, WOW! That was a great find. I hope that everyone else who finds that place, they'll show respect like you did, and not disturb it. Already looking forward to your next post, Jeff. Hope you and Sarah have a great rest of the day and new week ahead. May the Peace of the Lord be upon you all. God Bless you both and your families. 😊
A great love of the old trains started with ol' #3 growing up there. I must get a ride on the Chuggin, the Polardville train. Man I miss their chicken! Thx Jeff great video!
I have always wished I could see this area back around the time of filming. I was just at 1897 2 weeks ago and have watched B to the F3 many many times. It never gets old. Thanks for sharing this very cool stuff!
This is great to see again! I loved Little house on the Prairie, I have all the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, cause I am a romantic vintage loving 🥰 woman. And I have see Back to the future too, all three parts were great; special the first episode. They were something different; adventures and comedy. Thank you for sending us this updates! 😊👍🏻
I rode on the #3 train way back in 96 when I lived up in Douglas Flat area. We went out only a couple miles and then they turned her around and we came back to the Jamestown station. But it was fun. Funny note about the The Runaway Caboose episode if you don't know already. There is a scene where the train is chugging along and you can see a white pick up driving down old hwy 4 I think way in the background. I always get a kick out of seeing that "blooper"
Very cool Jeff! Glad to see you went back to take a second look at the caboose.👍 That was me, lol. 11 years ago, my middle son,Sean, made revamping the movie prop display room his Eagle Scout project! It still looks good.😃 Thanks for all your work on these excellent videos. Lance
At the very beginning of the clip @ 4:50 the man on the left with his head turned was a local extra who had one speaking word in the movie: “Clara.” That man’s name is Victor Belprez with whom I worked when I was a teenager on Sierra RR excursion trains in the 70’s. Victor tended bar on the trains and later at the St. Charles Saloon in Columbia when this movie was made. Victor was a big, gentle guy who taught elementary school, owned a chimney sweep business and gave good advice to a young me. One of the most magically serene nights of my life was in the early 80’s at the St. Charles during a rare snowfall. The power went out and we sat in the old saloon with the pot belly stove crankin’ and the coal oil lanterns lit, Victor pouring the beer. We had a cribbage tournament with other patrons and left the bar with the trees (and me) lightly dusted and only enough snow on the road to keep things quiet. This is why I love your channel. God bless the History Hunters and God bless my friend Victor, RIP. Many thanks you guys. Great show. Brings joy in ways you probably don't expect. 🙂
Wow that was a really nice and interesting comment that you left for me! Such a warm reverence of your friend, who I didn’t know about! He sounded like a great guy. Do you know where Victor is buried?
@@jbenziggy According to findagrave, he's in the Shaws Flat Cemetery. His wife Linda is there, too. The last time I visited with them years ago, they gave me a couple of original bottles of "JB Douglass Saloon" Sarsaparilla extract concentrate from the '70's. I still have one bottle! Fine folks. Thanks, Jeff.
The SIERRA RAILROAD was HOLLYWOOD's go-to railroad even though the studios had their own trains and rolling stock... Big movies like DODGE CITY with Errol Flynn, MAN OF THE WEST with Gary Cooper, and TV's CASEY JONES and IRON HORSE... I din't get to work on BACK TO THE FUTURE II or III, but I did work on the original, even with Eric Stoltz at the start through to Michael J. Fox whilst he was on his sitcom at the same time... boy he had the energy back then!
I also remember when Petticoat Junction was on TV so that dates me. Lol the song sure brings back a lot of nostalgic memories of watching TV with my family growing up.
I remember well the filming of Back to the Future because I am a truck driver and remember being held up on 120 as they didn’t want any vehicles showing up in the background on some scenes... if I remember right the CHP would not allow them to hold traffic for anymore then 20 minutes at a time... and there were plenty of signs warning of the delays ahead so you could take an alternate route
One technical thing to mention. The pipes you saw in front of the roundhouse are fire tubes not water tubes. In a fire tube boiler hot gasses go through the tubes from the firebox to the smoke box and out the exhaust stack. The tubes are surrounded by water in the boiler which is where the heat transfer occurs to make steam.
My grandfather and a few of his friends are in a few scenes in both back to the future and little house on the prairie. He was friends with the kids too.
Always enjoy, but really enjoyed this one, plus around 10 years ago did visit Jamestown and saw the #3 Engine. Thanks for sharing and I'll be sharing your Video with my model train friends. (I have a 1/87 DeLorean and steam engine that I run at train shows.)
Jeff, that was a wonderful video. Thank you again for sharing that information on back to the future 3. That was awesome that the fire ring was still there
That song has been rolling around in my head ever since I out this video together and I am old enough to remember when it was on the air in the 1960s! lol
Thank you so much. How have you been, Jim? You live in the south, don’t you? Presently we are getting hammered by a storm, which is making things pretty wet out here in California.
Thank you so much for sharing this episode. Love it. Been to Jamestown many of times & visited railtown as well. Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Hello boy you sure brought alot of memories love it all but when you had the clips of petticoat junction boy I used to watch that a lot . The episode of Little House on the prairie season 2 episode 16 I'm going to have to find that anyway thank you for the adventure of the history of this 🏆
So cool jeff, I loved this watching the sets and the trains that was used in those sets. partically the train that was used in high noon. loved that. and the caboose that little joe used as well, There was another train used in the tv western show the wild wild west. I do know the inside shots was done on a set tho. but they also had a real train they used in that show. not sure were that train is now. kinda of a shame those movies won't pick up there mess after filming is done tho. seeing the pieces left is just littering the earth more. Thankyou jeff. I enjoyed seeing the sets.
When i visited the site i happend to find a key hole for one of the doors on the train station. Also found the metal chimney for the old mill behind some bushes.
I love this kind of then and now content, and am now subbing to Shaun's channel. Another excellent vlog. Edit: I recognize Harold Gould from Golden Girls, it's my wife's favorite show.
Hi Jeff! Awesome video! As the wife and I watched your video, I told her I didn't remember seeing the neat stack displays when I was up there as a teenager. Then it hit me, you reminded me how old I was, Back to the Future was not filmed yet. :) Oh well, cant stop time. Next visit to see family in Sonora and Columbia, we will stop and check it out. Where's that DeLorean when you need it to go back in time haha.
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Finding the fire ring is definitely a Wow ! That's so cool. I hope anyone else who finds it leaves it alone for others to marvel as well. Congratulations Jeff.👏
I hope so too! I doubt if they could find it but maybe they could. Someone like Shaun could find anything! Lol
Did you ever find the pond where Buford "Mad Dog" Tannen camped the night before the gun fight?@@jbenziggy
I was driving my school bus,along with another, taking 5th graders from Sacramento to Yosemite for a week. We got stopped by CHP. Had no clue why. The officer explained a movie was being shot and we needed to turn the buses off and windows up. I looked over and seen the engine behind the DeLorean. We watched them starting to push the DeLorean and off we went after it was clear. That was one of the coolest things that I was fortunate to see. That old building in the background was in a 60s film I forgot the name of.
Thought I'd share a fun moment of my life.
Be safe and happy everyone
That is so cool! You saw movie history taking place! But I have never thought it was fair to the public that they can shut down public roads and streets for private movie making endeavors.
Such a wonderful memory--thank you for sharing! 😊😊
But Jeff: when these 'shut-downs' occur, they provide 'make-a-memory' moments, as happened to dannyboy6754. UNIQUE, AND FUN! :D @@jbenziggy
Thank you for the response. When we passed the first CHP Officer, I looked in the mirror and no one else was allowed passed. We were the only ones watching that. I think the CHP seen an opportunity to do something for the kids. I really don't know. It was amazing to watch. Some of the perks of being a school bus driver. You never know.🙂
It is always a joy to hear when someone (like that CHP officer) does something thoughtful and kind...we think you're right! The officer did a solid 'for the kids', and so created a happy, nostalgic memory. Amazing stuff! ☺☺🙌🏻🙌🏻@@dannyboy6754
Back to the future, three was my first first job in the entertainment business because I owned the biggest lathe in Tuolumne county. I had to modify the railroad wheels for the DeLorean, because it was continually derailing when it went over switches, it turned into a 30 year career in special effects.
That is SOOOOO NEAT!
Did you, or do you, keep any souvenirs? Curiosity as to what you may have!
I worked on the miniatures as well. There were two prop miniature locomotives that were dropped into the canyon in Marin County. The driving wheels were iron castings and they were retrieved. One set is under locomotive number seven at the Tilden Park steam train in Berkeley, California.
As a young girl I got to ride on the train several times. My dad was involved in steam engine and railroad repair. We (my dad’s business) had a round house too dating back to the 1880’s. It was I. Oroville. Now gone. A fire burned it down in the late 70’s.
I was glad to hear Dan Blockers name come up. As a racing fan I remember when he sponsored a sports Racing car in the can-am series that was ran in the 60s-70s. I was not involved in racing until 1979 when I ran my first race at riverside raceway. Dan was beloved by many people not just movie and tv watchers.🤠👍
I saw his car at the Santa Barbara Road Races. I’m not sure who was driving.
@@RS35cyl Do you remember what year that was? he named his car Vigeroon. I also don't remember who drove. I would have to research that.
. Thanks for Taking us back to the future 😂
We went on a Saturday so we could ride the steam engine which was so cool and I recommend you visit the museum. The workshop is very interesting and shows how they repair the engines and the a working machine shop and turn wheel with all volunteer. if you’re interested in trains and movies with trains this is for you!
This one had some of my HH favourites: 'Back to the Future' and the old West! YAY! (and yee-hah!)
Yee hawww!
And that fire ring find? AWESOME--lasso in the grass-o, hombre! That shot of Marty sleeping on the ground beside it, with the Delorean sharing the train track with the locomotive in the background? Now THAT'S a frontier match-up!🤠🚂@@jbenziggy
I really enjoyed when you went there for the festival and meet some of the actors!
It would have been cool if the would have left the #3 on for Back to the Future. It’s amazing these old trains are still around in 2024! Unfortunately Michael J. Fox’s health to took a turn for the worse. I wish him happiness. Back to the future would have been the perfect movie to restart now!
Since I was a kid I loved the sound of the train bells.
Wow can’t believe the fire ring was still there!
Thanks Jeff for another great video!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you liked this video! Yeah we all are so saddened that Michael is being afflicted like he is. Bad stuff happens to even good people, unfortunately.
You should check out Merced Falls and Hornitos.. My great grandmother owned/owns the Ole river inn saloon.. The Ole railroad turntable plus more is located directly behind the bar. Maybe consider a segment on the area. Nonetheless, We enjoy every episode. Thanks, Callie & Joel Bell
That is SO cool that the water tower from Petticoat Junction is still there! I loved that show when I was a kid.
Hello Jeff, Happy Sunday! Thanks for sharing this filming location again. It's great to learn about history. Have a wonderful day!
My husband who is retiring this June at age 61, has worked on the railway for 45 yrs.
He said he never wants to see a train ever again. 😂 Great episode Jeff, by the way I loved Petticoat Junction. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Always great to revisit the BTTF 3 property and share with fans that want to see the old set locations and what Railtown offers.
Railtown is one of my favorite placed to visit. The boneyard of extra and used train parts can keep me mesmerized for hours...much to my wife's annoyance. Great video, Jeff!
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My family lived in Chinese Camp back in the early '70's. I went to the "pagoda" school while my older siblings went to Sonora for school. I remember these places so well. Thanks so much for this video as well as your others. I live a few states over now, and this is a nice way to visit the old stomping grounds.
Thanks you from france. Great video as always. A Huge bttf fan 😊
Awesome! Thank you!
The Back to the Future trilogy is my all time favorite movie!!! Maybe because I was young and had a crush on Michael J Fox. Maybe because I still remember going to the theater with my big sister. Whatever the reason, I still watch the movies from time to time (now with my 15 yr old daughter) and I still love it!!! Thank you so much for showing this. That is so cool that the campfire is still there.
I thought it was amazing that I found it!
I've been to Railtown, it is a fantastic place. There is so much Hollywood history there. I was very excited to see the Petticoat Junction water tower. Thanks for bringing up the memories.
What a fun adventure. I love seeing old filming locations. As always, thank you for taking us along...
Our pleasure!
Kind of reminds me of the trip I took years ago around Baker City in Oregon to find the filming site of No Name City from Paint Your Wagon. You would never know it was there.
Hey Jeff! This is Daniel H. That's awesome that you captured the area of the old mill site! We used to see it while driving on Highway 120 before the fire destroyed it. It's amazing that the fire ring is still there even after all this time. With the couple's retirement, the locals may consider organizing another "Back to 1885" event to uphold the tradition. MJF's stand-in, who lives in the area, expressed interest in adding more DeLorean's to the mix. We'll see what happens!
Interesting video. I’m old enough to remember seeing the smoke from those old steam trains and actually rode on one when I was in kindergarten, only about 6 miles, from my little home town to the neighboring town.
Petticoat Junction!!!! Loved that show 😊
Even growing up in Modesto and spending time in the park it is great to see all the hidden gems.
I loved this episode with all the info and history of Hollywood trains. Finding the fire ring was the icing on the cake!
Yes it was! Thanks for enjoying this one!
Back to the Future III was my favorite of the 3.---I'm old enough to have seen a few episodes of Petticoat Junction! ---So happy for you that you discovered the fire pit. AND, made someone else's day as well!
Thank you so much! I too remember the show back in the 1960s and 1970s.
Thank you once again for taking us with you. I remember visiting Railtown in 82 when it opened. Fun place to see.
Fantastic show Jeff. Fun watching you find those special spots ! How cool seeing the actual Petticoat Junction water tower.
Lori Saunders.👍🏻
Thanks for taking us along !
Cheers from Detroit 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Thanks 👍 so happy to hear from a Detroit person!
Another fine program, Jeff! My late mother helped drive Zumwalt family cattle from Altaville/Angels Camp into the summer ranges near Highland Lakes and Folger Peak back in the mid-'20s. Charlie Tryon, a fixture in the Angels Camp community, lived just above the Sierra Railroad tracks as they entered Angels. His dog would run down to the trackside to get the paper that was tossed from the first train from Jamestown in the AM.... Charlie called the Sierra RR into Angels the "Tri-Daily" because it would leave and "try all day" to make it back in the afternoon. At the time, there were various switchbacks the trains had to negotiate to get down to and up from the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River bed (now inundated by the new Melones Reservoir. KEep up the fabulous efforts! Best, PK
It was fun seeing the sites of old movies and TV shows.
Love getting my weekly HH "fix"! So sad it all burned up...Thnx for the memories Jeff! ~Chris
You and me both! Thanks Chris!
Thanks again Jeff for taking us to the location of Back to the Future movies. It great you were able to spot some iconic scenes from this movie. 🎥
Great video. Around 1989 I guess I talked on the phone with elderly technical gun coach and holster maker Arvo Ojala who taught fast draw to Marylin Monroe, Paul Newman, and endless others including Michael J Fox. He told me he was recently working at BTTF 3 on this movie set. I was mad wishing I called earlier as I fantasized that I might have gotten him to let me watch. Ojala also did Three Amigos and you can see “Biff” in this film is wearing a holster that one of the Amigos wore, but on a plain belt. Like a dummy I put off visiting the place before it burned down.
U Gentleman help bring back alotof MEMORIES as I am frum that area; GREAT JOB & I still enjoy the 'foothills'; so much amazing history....THANK U!!🙂
2 favorite things history hunters and trains. Another great episode, always love the movie sets and places especially from the old westerns. Thanks for sharing 👍
So happy to hear that! I agree it’s a great combination! Thanks for the donation too! Much appreciated!
Another great movie/tv history lesson. Thanks, Jeff. I hope your friend's followers like his video as well. Congrats on finally finding the fire ring. I'm looking forward to your next adventure in history.
Thanks 👍 God bless you!
Jeff, I can't believe your work it's incredible ! You come up with more information . It would take me a year to come up with I only wish you could put out more then one per week. THANK you Frank from Montana......
Another great and fun video. Thanks for the mention of Brisco County Jr. A short lived but fun Bruce Campbell show.
Jeff, you did it again. Another amazing episode, with an extra bonus, that of a western theme. I no absolutely LOVE Westerns and I'm a fan of all the shows you mentioned here. And the firepit ring, WOW! That was a great find. I hope that everyone else who finds that place, they'll show respect like you did, and not disturb it. Already looking forward to your next post, Jeff. Hope you and Sarah have a great rest of the day and new week ahead. May the Peace of the Lord be upon you all.
God Bless you both and your families. 😊
I always learn something new from you when watching. Great info. Thank you Jeff.
A great love of the old trains started with ol' #3 growing up there. I must get a ride on the Chuggin, the Polardville train. Man I miss their chicken! Thx Jeff great video!
I have always wished I could see this area back around the time of filming. I was just at 1897 2 weeks ago and have watched B to the F3 many many times. It never gets old. Thanks for sharing this very cool stuff!
This is great to see again! I loved Little house on the Prairie, I have all the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, cause I am a romantic vintage loving 🥰 woman. And I have see Back to the future too, all three parts were great; special the first episode. They were something different; adventures and comedy. Thank you for sending us this updates! 😊👍🏻
Wonderful! Thank you!
I like having these types of videos sprinkled in. Fun to see how things have changed. Thanks for taking us along. 🙂
You are so welcome! Thank you, Emily!
That fire ring find is awesome! Makes you want to pull up a lawn chair and sit by it minus the fire. Just for the experience.
You got that right!
Enjoyed again, Jeff and Sarah
I rode on the #3 train way back in 96 when I lived up in Douglas Flat area. We went out only a couple miles and then they turned her around and we came back to the Jamestown station. But it was fun. Funny note about the The Runaway Caboose episode if you don't know already. There is a scene where the train is chugging along and you can see a white pick up driving down old hwy 4 I think way in the background. I always get a kick out of seeing that "blooper"
Jeff this is a great video! Loved the old railroad engine and the stories. I learn something every time I watch!
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Right on! Love your commentary!
Very cool Jeff!
Glad to see you went back to take a second look at the caboose.👍 That was me, lol.
11 years ago, my middle son,Sean, made revamping the movie prop display room his Eagle Scout project! It still looks good.😃
Thanks for all your work on these excellent videos.
Lance
Hey thanks, Lance! I really am glad that you said hi to me and gave me the tip about the caboose!
You had me a Back To the future!!! Great find with the fire pit Jeff! Love the video!!!
Right on! 👍🏼 thank you!
what a great episode! can't wait till it clears up and we can go look for that fire ring!
Thanks for sharing. Went to Railtown in Sept. 2022 and found it to be a fascinating place.
Very cool! Thanks!
I've always enjoyed your videos of BTTF Jeff. This one is cool because you found the fire ring! Thanks for another look at movie history.
LH is one of my all time favorite shows I watch to this day. Thanks for this!
It’s an enduring show for sure! Glad you liked my video!
Always interesting and well presented. Great job Jeff.
I appreciate that, Glenn! Thanks!
At the very beginning of the clip @ 4:50 the man on the left with his head turned was a local extra who had one speaking word in the movie: “Clara.” That man’s name is Victor Belprez with whom I worked when I was a teenager on Sierra RR excursion trains in the 70’s. Victor tended bar on the trains and later at the St. Charles Saloon in Columbia when this movie was made. Victor was a big, gentle guy who taught elementary school, owned a chimney sweep business and gave good advice to a young me. One of the most magically serene nights of my life was in the early 80’s at the St. Charles during a rare snowfall. The power went out and we sat in the old saloon with the pot belly stove crankin’ and the coal oil lanterns lit, Victor pouring the beer. We had a cribbage tournament with other patrons and left the bar with the trees (and me) lightly dusted and only enough snow on the road to keep things quiet. This is why I love your channel. God bless the History Hunters and God bless my friend Victor, RIP. Many thanks you guys. Great show. Brings joy in ways you probably don't expect. 🙂
Wow that was a really nice and interesting comment that you left for me! Such a warm reverence of your friend, who I didn’t know about! He sounded like a great guy. Do you know where Victor is buried?
@@jbenziggy According to findagrave, he's in the Shaws Flat Cemetery. His wife Linda is there, too. The last time I visited with them years ago, they gave me a couple of original bottles of "JB Douglass Saloon" Sarsaparilla extract concentrate from the '70's. I still have one bottle! Fine folks. Thanks, Jeff.
The SIERRA RAILROAD was HOLLYWOOD's go-to railroad even though the studios had their own trains and rolling stock... Big movies like DODGE CITY with Errol Flynn, MAN OF THE WEST with Gary Cooper, and TV's CASEY JONES and IRON HORSE...
I din't get to work on BACK TO THE FUTURE II or III, but I did work on the original, even with Eric Stoltz at the start through to Michael J. Fox whilst he was on his sitcom at the same time... boy he had the energy back then!
How cool the fire ring was still there! Thanks for another great video. Stay safe in this storm!
Thanks! Will do!
This is so cool! I would love to go on adventures like this! Always great to watch your stuff, Jeff. Cheers 🍻
Well done Jeff
Totally loved this episode!! Wonderful job. It’s a shame all those sets burned down. Must’ve been a wild fire….
Yes and a lot of damage was done.
Really good video Jeff as i grew up watching petticoat junction you walked me back in time Thankyou for taking us on a journey through time :)
I also remember when Petticoat Junction was on TV so that dates me. Lol the song sure brings back a lot of nostalgic memories of watching TV with my family growing up.
I remember well the filming of Back to the Future because I am a truck driver and remember being held up on 120 as they didn’t want any vehicles showing up in the background on some scenes... if I remember right the CHP would not allow them to hold traffic for anymore then 20 minutes at a time... and there were plenty of signs warning of the delays ahead so you could take an alternate route
Another awesome episode! Love it. Thanks Jeff.
My pleasure! Thank you!
Jeff I saw both of your other Back To The Future videos. Fully enjoyed them. I love your movie/tv show location videos a lot. Keep em coming.
Awesome, thank you!
I enjoyed this episode very much!
Thank you 🙏
Nice! Always glad to see views of the Sierra RR. Spent 2 great summers working there.
Very cool! That railroad was always special to me for all the movie magic it drew to our part of California!
One technical thing to mention. The pipes you saw in front of the roundhouse are fire tubes not water tubes. In a fire tube boiler hot gasses go through the tubes from the firebox to the smoke box and out the exhaust stack. The tubes are surrounded by water in the boiler which is where the heat transfer occurs to make steam.
@@rrelectric5159 yeah someone before you set me straight.
My grandfather and a few of his friends are in a few scenes in both back to the future and little house on the prairie. He was friends with the kids too.
Always enjoy, but really enjoyed this one, plus around 10 years ago did visit Jamestown and saw the #3 Engine. Thanks for sharing and I'll be sharing your Video with my model train friends. (I have a 1/87 DeLorean and steam engine that I run at train shows.)
Jeff, that was a wonderful video. Thank you again for sharing that information on back to the future 3. That was awesome that the fire ring was still there
I was stoked to find it! Ask these years later. I used to think it was on the other side of the tracks.
@@jbenziggy 👍🏻👍🏻😊
I love it. You really get to have all the fun and meet the coolest people.
Shaun is pretty cool. Met him for the first time in Disneyland!
Outstanding as always Jeff!
Thanks again!
Love Petticoat Coat Junction. I miss those shows. Great Video..
That song has been rolling around in my head ever since I out this video together and I am old enough to remember when it was on the air in the 1960s! lol
@@jbenziggySame here. Petticoat Junction, Green Acres, Beverly Hillbillies. Andy Griffith. Great shows!
Thank you for sharing... one of my favorite trilogies. Very cool place to check out.
Mine too! Thank you so much for watching!
Cool video. I like seeing the actual locations from famous movies. Thank you.☮️💖🎶
Thank you too!
I love BTTF.....and would love to visit those spots sometime. Great video!
Thank you so much. How have you been, Jim? You live in the south, don’t you? Presently we are getting hammered by a storm, which is making things pretty wet out here in California.
Been there, nice to have a little more back story! Thanks.
I appreciate your time watching!
Thanks Jeff good job
Thank you! I appreciate the good words!
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thanks for the visit!
Thank you so much for sharing this episode. Love it. Been to Jamestown many of times & visited railtown as well. Love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing. 😊
Our pleasure! Thank you so much, once again!
I'll get there in the summer . great video . thank you
Hello boy you sure brought alot of memories love it all but when you had the clips of petticoat junction boy I used to watch that a lot . The episode of Little House on the prairie season 2 episode 16 I'm going to have to find that anyway thank you for the adventure of the history of this 🏆
Glad you like them! Thank you!
You never disappoint, and yes I also have a pic with old #3 ,
Absolutely fascinating! Another great video, I didnt know so many movies and T.V. shows were filmed in Jamestown.
Glad you enjoyed it!
So cool jeff, I loved this watching the sets and the trains that was used in those sets. partically the train that was used in high noon. loved that. and the caboose that little joe used as well, There was another train used in the tv western show the wild wild west. I do know the inside shots was done on a set tho. but they also had a real train they used in that show. not sure were that train is now. kinda of a shame those movies won't pick up there mess after filming is done tho. seeing the pieces left is just littering the earth more. Thankyou jeff. I enjoyed seeing the sets.
It's been so long since I saw Wild, Wild West but I seem to remember it being shot in Arizona but I could be wrong. Hope you are doing well, Regina!
Thanks for sharing…. Great show
I’m petticoat Junction old. It was my favorite program in the 60s.
As a teenage boy, I loved Petticoat Junction. And it wasn't because of Uncle Joe! 😅. Love your videos, Jeff!
Three different flavors: Blonde, brunette and redhead!
I understand what you mean! lol
@@jbenziggy"He's a movin' kinda slow!"
Another good episode... I never knew about railtown... think I might go check it out that's 1 I love anything to do with rail roads
Brisco county junior, another favorite of mine. I’ve seen it all the way through which isn’t hard because it was short-lived, about four times.
Really cool. Thanks Jeff!
Glad you liked it!
When i visited the site i happend to find a key hole for one of the doors on the train station. Also found the metal chimney for the old mill behind some bushes.
Fascinating 🎉
Cool video. Some really neat stuff up there 🐎🌵☀️
Thanks 👍
I love this kind of then and now content, and am now subbing to Shaun's channel.
Another excellent vlog.
Edit: I recognize Harold Gould from Golden Girls, it's my wife's favorite show.
Great video, Mr. Duffy!!!
Loved this Jeff!!
Hi Jeff! Awesome video! As the wife and I watched your video, I told her I didn't remember seeing the neat stack displays when I was up there as a teenager. Then it hit me, you reminded me how old I was, Back to the Future was not filmed yet. :) Oh well, cant stop time. Next visit to see family in Sonora and Columbia, we will stop and check it out. Where's that DeLorean when you need it to go back in time haha.