Crossed the Gorge in 1962 - was and still am, very impressed,took the inclinded rail down to the River & of course went a 1,000 feet across the bridge also it was a 1,000 feet straight down to the river.There is the bridge, which we drove across in our car.
Awesome cab & operation footage! Just hearing the sound of the F units on the headend brings me back to so many early memories from watching the America by Rail series featuring this railroad. My personal favorite horn was the All bells forward M5 that the #402 wore back around 2000. I really wish I knew the heritage of it because it sounded angelic during the time.
It was interesting to see how the engineer made throttle adjustments base on how far down the track he could see. Essential technique for areas with high probabilities of rock falls.
It was that and also the grades on our section of the pass range from 1.5 to 2 percent and they change throughout the route. So that plus a 17 car train equals toying with the throttle. But you are right
Awesome, glad you enjoyed! You should definitely visit again, because the Royal Gorge is going to have new locomotives on the front pretty soon. Cheers
So 402 has been deemed out of service. Which means the likelyhood of it running ever again is slim to none. Currently 403 and the B unit are our only functioning F units
Interesting one. Thanks. For those who are not from USA would more info be appreciated. I was struggling to find the route info: both in your video or at train official site. Starting point? Where it goes? Finally I found it. Beautiful nature. However - I would not like to make any comment about the train. Cheers from Europe.
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Crossed the Gorge in 1962 - was and still am, very impressed,took the inclinded rail down to the River & of course went a 1,000 feet across the bridge also it was a 1,000 feet straight down to the river.There is the bridge, which we drove across in our car.
I love this train! The diesels are no exception either.
absolutely agree
I love the sound of diesel traphorns!
Just booked my cab ride on RGRR. Been a life long dream of mine and I hope I get to ride in F-unit 403.
Awesome cab & operation footage! Just hearing the sound of the F units on the headend brings me back to so many early memories from watching the America by Rail series featuring this railroad. My personal favorite horn was the All bells forward M5 that the #402 wore back around 2000. I really wish I knew the heritage of it because it sounded angelic during the time.
It was interesting to see how the engineer made throttle adjustments base on how far down the track he could see. Essential technique for areas with high probabilities of rock falls.
It was that and also the grades on our section of the pass range from 1.5 to 2 percent and they change throughout the route. So that plus a 17 car train equals toying with the throttle. But you are right
Awesome. Video
I really like the Nathan p5a horns
Great video! I wish to do this someday again
Awesome, glad you enjoyed! You should definitely visit again, because the Royal Gorge is going to have new locomotives on the front pretty soon. Cheers
I actually rode the RGRR train. I got the Vista dome and it amazing. Surprisingly l, I’m on the 1st open cab on this vid
Amazing video! One of my dream trips!😁😁
Cab Ride looked fun! I'm planning to take a trip there in July, hoping to either book the Vista Dome, or Cab Ride.
We are finally bringing the cab rides back so if you can snag it, i definitely reccomend it
I wonder what happened to F7#402. Because 403 and the B unit just doesn't look right to me :(
So 402 has been deemed out of service. Which means the likelyhood of it running ever again is slim to none. Currently 403 and the B unit are our only functioning F units
Great! How often to they use 402? Seems like these days 402 isn’t used much anymore.
402 is unfortunately just a parts horse. It probably wont run ever again
5:23 Highball 403!!
Interesting one. Thanks.
For those who are not from USA would more info be appreciated. I was struggling to find the route info: both in your video or at train official site.
Starting point? Where it goes?
Finally I found it.
Beautiful nature.
However - I would not like to make any comment about the train.
Cheers from Europe.
Sweet video! Nicw P5!
Thats awesome you enjoyed it. 403s P5 sure is special
@@jointlinerailfan403 old cast ftw!
O sino é da idade da pedra lascada! Não pode ser desligado?
Nathan 0 bell p5 for anyone wondering
would a Steam Engine carry this train.
new sub!!! i love this video
Glad to hear! Thank you for watching
-Joint Line Railfan
Did you honk the horn?
I did, right around 33:56