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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024
  • While staying in nearby Buena Vista we drove up to Leadville to ride the Leadville Train. This was such a wonderful ride with the recent snowfall adding the beauty of the mountains. The ride last about 2-1/2 hours total with one stop near the top of the ride.
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  • @walterjoncas12
    @walterjoncas12 4 роки тому +4

    I started my career as a journeyman machinist for the railroad. That was a long time ago. Thanks for the ride.

    • @happyhappyjeepjeep725
      @happyhappyjeepjeep725 2 роки тому

      You probably made wat you were worth at that job.............I did not working for this railroad. Also FYI the engineer called pat is a sexual predator and the engineer called Beau is a convicted woman beater. Ask the nice lady at the colorado Georgetown loop about beau..............but everyone needs a job eh? Sexual predator,woman beater let's hire em all. LCSRR

  • @DavidThompson-oy8vc
    @DavidThompson-oy8vc 4 роки тому +3

    Beautiful scenes! Thanks for sharing. And she is absolutely correct...hot dogs require lots of mustard, nothing sweet like ketchup or relish.

  • @nashguy207
    @nashguy207 4 роки тому +3

    You and Abby Rock! You are so fortunate to get to take this awesome trip and I can't thank you enough for sharing these great experiences with us! I will remember if i ever take the leadville railroad to eat before. LOL

  • @SANibbler
    @SANibbler 4 роки тому +3

    These videos are awesome. You two are great.😘

  • @keymasterken
    @keymasterken 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for taking us along with you an your scenic train ride.

  • @0509kj
    @0509kj 4 роки тому +2

    I haven't been to every state but I've been to more than I haven't and thus far Colorado is at least in the top 3 most beautiful states I've been to. Looks like an awesome ride.

  • @oysterfleet5669
    @oysterfleet5669 4 роки тому +2

    Love those trains. There's one near Tillamook, Oregon that runs along the Bay and Beaches, and one in Hood River, Oregon (Great during the spring during orchard blossom season.). Also took a cruise last year to Alaska and rode the train on an excursion to White Pass and Yukon Route. Thanks for posting, fun stuff.

  • @JayKayKay7
    @JayKayKay7 4 роки тому +2

    10:31 That was really pretty. (I opened a bottle pine-sol to huff while I re-watched it)
    Manly men built those tracks.

  • @csnelling4
    @csnelling4 4 роки тому +1

    You give some lovely smiles these days Adam , 😊.thanks for the great video 👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧🍺🍺

  • @DeanJohnson67
    @DeanJohnson67 4 роки тому +2

    loved it! done it several times myself but never with snow on the trees! Next year the goal is to be there in September / October

  • @RedRiverRailfan
    @RedRiverRailfan 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! I never knew this railroad existed! I need to railfan this!

  • @georgeescaped6035
    @georgeescaped6035 4 роки тому +2

    another train ride ! now i'm jealous ! and yes Abby mustard on hot dog is the only way ..with some sweet onions and a little sweet pickle relish. Beautiful !! I can't wait for it to snow here ! thanks for the video, drive safe!

  • @bertkelly7650
    @bertkelly7650 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the train ride!

  • @X1j5
    @X1j5 Рік тому +1

    My wife and I rode the train this summer. We sat in the same seats as you I. The lounge car lol. We absolutely love Leadville!

  • @klaasbloem
    @klaasbloem 4 роки тому +2

    Large diesel engines, love them!

  • @KevinJones-pj8kx
    @KevinJones-pj8kx 4 роки тому +1

    The rail line they use used to be the main route of supply to the Climax mine. The ride you were on stops a little east of the Climax mine. The rail line you rode from Canyon City goes up to Leadville and crosses over at Tennesee pass then down to Minturn along I-70 west of Vail. It Is currently out of service. There was a large equipment and locomotive base at Minturn to supply the extra locomotives, along with crews needed to cross over up and down. The line joined the railroad that runs through Denver and up through the Moffit tunnel. The west portal is near the Winterpark Ski area. The rail lines join back up neat Gypsum along I-70.

  • @debbadoo46
    @debbadoo46 4 роки тому +1

    OMG! I am so jealous of all the fabulous train rides! LOL! I am obsessed with trains and Richard wants to take me on some! (I am hoping for ALOT!) I loved the echo of the train horn when ya'll were stopped! So cool! And we also love hotdogs done right! Awesome! We love you guys! Your videos with the 2 of you, warm our hearts! Ever onward and journey safely!

    • @AbomAdventures
      @AbomAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I’m so glad you guys are enjoying them 👍🏻

  • @tigertownusa9415
    @tigertownusa9415 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing journey, “Gods Country’

  • @michaelboyle4119
    @michaelboyle4119 5 місяців тому

    Planning on heading that way next week . Where up there about four years ago but didn't know much about the area . This time hope to do more.

  • @wlsweat1
    @wlsweat1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your video. I'm going in a couple of weeks. The last time that I went to Leadville the train rides weren't open.

  • @RyRyWags
    @RyRyWags Рік тому

    This looks like it was such a fun train experience!

  • @sbrunner69
    @sbrunner69 4 роки тому

    Great Adam. Thanks for sharing, nice job on the gt knuckle.

  • @rayworx
    @rayworx 4 роки тому +1

    Yeah... the wifey and I love trains too..... if you get a chance get up to Skagway, AK and take the White Pass train. Make sure you get on the left side of the train going up. You'll find out about 2 miles out of town (just a hint..... the right side has NO view... rides along a hillside!). Great Ride!!

  • @nathancraig4480
    @nathancraig4480 4 роки тому +1

    My wife, three kids, and two dogs (yes, dogs are allowed!) enjoyed this train ride in late August. It's an amazing ride with spectacular views.
    I highly recommend this train ride if you're near the Leadville area.

  • @ericgabor667
    @ericgabor667 4 роки тому +1

    So want to travel and see so many places

  • @bcbloc02
    @bcbloc02 4 роки тому +1

    To think of the mountains moved with just hand and horse! There is a 100foot deep rail cut near me dug in the 1850's. I can not imagine how many people it took swinging pick axes to bust up that rock and haul it away. Probably 100guys working 16hour day for a year I would imagine. No need for a gym membership then! lol

  • @mazchen
    @mazchen 4 роки тому +1

    OMG what a pitiful hotdog!

    • @garyc5483
      @garyc5483 4 роки тому

      Yep never had one but that put me off for life. regards

  • @irvingtriggermortise9321
    @irvingtriggermortise9321 4 роки тому

    man it has been a while since i ran an old GP9 Engineer does a good job of feathering the whistle.

  • @MsDarkprincess76
    @MsDarkprincess76 3 роки тому

    THIS IS AWESOME ! THANK YOU !

  • @macro820
    @macro820 4 роки тому

    We almost went on this train but it was a bit far away from Denver for us, we were there the same week!

  • @ronjohnson2073
    @ronjohnson2073 4 роки тому

    We really enjoyed the Durango to Silverton steam train ride in the fall.

  • @chkwgn460
    @chkwgn460 4 роки тому

    My girlfriend and I cheers all the time. People look at us funny sometimes but we dont care.
    "Cheers guys"
    We want to start doing more train rides like you do. Check out the Verde Valley railroad in Az if you are ever in the area. Cool train.

  • @davidandrew1078
    @davidandrew1078 3 роки тому +1

    I am aiming for Sep 2022. I just have to travel a bit further. Berri, South Australia.

  • @iloveamberist
    @iloveamberist 3 роки тому

    We loved it in 2014.

  • @royreynolds108
    @royreynolds108 4 роки тому

    Nice trip. The reason the closed cars are noisy is because they were built from box cars. The rebuilds were very nicely done.

    • @waynespyker5731
      @waynespyker5731 4 роки тому

      Another reason was the 'stick rail' track joints.... click, click. The Royal Gorge trip was on 1/4 mile long 'welded rail' sections.

    • @AbomAdventures
      @AbomAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      I wasn't referring to the train noise, just too many people talking, yelling, and screaming.

    • @garyc5483
      @garyc5483 4 роки тому

      @@AbomAdventures They lost their "inside voices" regards

  • @tced2858
    @tced2858 4 роки тому +1

    slice a powered doughnut in half spread one side with peanut butter and grape jelly put it back together...mmm

  • @highkicker11
    @highkicker11 4 роки тому

    Adam even with the masks on believe me we could see the smile.

  • @dustinpryde3121
    @dustinpryde3121 4 роки тому

    My wife and I are heading to Colorado for our anniversary in a month. We have planned pikes peak and black hawk for a couple days of our trip but had an open day. I think we will be heading to Leadville. Thanks for the video and do you guys have any recommendations? Love watching your travels.... and of course your cooking!

    • @AbomAdventures
      @AbomAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      Since you’ll be in Blackhawk, I’d recommend going to ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad in Georgetown. It’s great! Video here in my channel.

  • @kaulkaul8898
    @kaulkaul8898 4 роки тому +1

    is it still running? i am gonna be b there around nov 12...

  • @FugaConManolo
    @FugaConManolo 3 роки тому

    Him, what time of month did you go? Awesome views great video.

  • @RobertKohut
    @RobertKohut 4 роки тому

    Nice!!

  • @DexterGatlin
    @DexterGatlin 4 роки тому

    I appoligize Adam but I am asking for more info on your truck. What package/body style is it, Laramie, Big Horn, etc...

    • @AbomAdventures
      @AbomAdventures  4 роки тому

      Ours is the 2500 Tradesman 4x4. It's the base model, but maybe one up from the basic work trucks with grey bumpers. It's everything I need in a truck and love it. Some of the safety features from the higher end models would be nice to have, But I didn't want to buy a 60,70, or 80K truck. Look at the Tradesman series.

    • @DexterGatlin
      @DexterGatlin 4 роки тому

      @@AbomAdventures Thanks.

  • @richbrannon5562
    @richbrannon5562 4 роки тому +1

    Do you guys have any murch, I would love to buy my wife a T-shirt

    • @AbomAdventures
      @AbomAdventures  4 роки тому

      We are wanting to design some shirts to sell. Havnt made it there yet.

  • @mongolike513
    @mongolike513 4 роки тому

    Where’s Santa?

  • @krishicks2279
    @krishicks2279 2 роки тому

    It sounds like k3la horn

  • @richardwigley
    @richardwigley 4 роки тому

    Just don't ever come to the UK and expect a train to leave on time. 😂

  • @burroaks7
    @burroaks7 4 роки тому +2

    we all know you're a die hard train nerd railfan at this point lmao Why not get into Live Steam??????

  • @JanDreier-HH
    @JanDreier-HH 4 роки тому

    So you guys are fascinated with snow... You spoiled Floridians... :) Try Minnesota, where you get three feet of that stuff for six months...

  • @mongolike513
    @mongolike513 4 роки тому

    My hearing isn’t great but we’re you kids raving about powdered duck being on the menu? Kids, stay off the mushrooms. Especially at breakfast. I had an Alaska Airlines steamed corn while flying into Mexico City in 2010. Jesus wept I don’t think NASA could have done more to put someone into orbit! That only lasted the next two weeks!

    • @garyc5483
      @garyc5483 4 роки тому

      Powdered doughnuts I think. regards

  • @FirstnameLastname-gy2ci
    @FirstnameLastname-gy2ci 3 місяці тому

    Boring vid thanks for watching