Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:10 - Behind the Scenes 2:17 - The first L52751 crosses the Heart River Trestle 10:16 - The next day, our second L52751 crosses the Heart River Trestle 16:19 - 527 asses the old Nortern Alberta Railway Station 22:09 - 527 charges up the other side of the valley on their way to Roma, AB 22:34 - 527 snakes through Peace River
Thank you, Tony! It was a breathtaking place to catch some railroad action. I'm sure if there was more trains, this would be a fan favourite for most, minus the long drive haha!
I love this footage! No sunny 3/4 roster shots, but dreary, cold winter weather, with headlights piercing the gloom. Locomotives thundering and straining to drag that very long manifest train up the grade. BTW, I knew a guy from Peace River years ago. He said it gets VERY cold up there in winter, and I believe him, from the lower 48.
Quite a few yrs ago i believe that line was leased to Rail America who let the line go into disrepair , Cn cancelled the lease and put a lot of money into repairs, the line goes thru my inlaws property . Great video.
That is very interesting, I had no idea! I'm wondering if that is around when LWR had control over the Coronado/Lac La Biche Subdivisions. Thanks for the comment!
There is a bridge north of the Chinook Valley area that was in really bad shape that when CN took it over the crew refused to go over with the train , so they stopped the train walked over the tressel and the brought the train across i believe using a remote teach pad.
Absolutely! It's certainly an intricate stretch of railroad that would most certainly take some experience and a steady hand. Although, I suppose if you live up there, it's all you'd know!
Looked up history, trestle completed in May 1916. Who could have envisioned the remarkable engineering involved that would accommodate heavy trains of the future 100 years later.
It sure is impressive. The railroads are engineering marvels entirely. Not only the structures, but even the way the line snakes down the valley! These trains are certainly not small, so the fact that the engineering of way back when still holds up is truly amazing!
Its hard to wrap your head around the power needed to move that much. You seem to know lots about trains so let me ask. On a diesel electric loco, how does the throttle work? Is the diesel rpm on a governor that adjusts to feed an increase of DC amps, or is it up to the engineer to feed the fuel to prevent stalling the diesel? I would love to learn how they work. Great shots of these BEASTS. RC from Pittsburgh,Pa.
It sure is a feat of engineering. Your first guess is pretty close! These diesel electric locomotives have eight throttle "notches" (1-8), that adjust the engine RPMs incrementally. The increase in RPMs increase the power generated, which increases the current going to the traction motors located on 4/6 of the axles. Most of the older locomotives use DC current, but most new engines (and some retrofitted old ones) are using AC technology, thanks to its increased benefits for most applications. I'm not a railroader myself, so I'm not too involved! I hope most of that is correct! Thanks for the comment!
Correct! There's the large trestle that crossed the Peace River, and then this trestle that crosses the Heart River along the east end of town, right by the 12 Foot Davis Events Park. The Heart River joins the Peace River in town, just shortly after this trestle.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 - Behind the Scenes
2:17 - The first L52751 crosses the Heart River Trestle
10:16 - The next day, our second L52751 crosses the Heart River Trestle
16:19 - 527 asses the old Nortern Alberta Railway Station
22:09 - 527 charges up the other side of the valley on their way to Roma, AB
22:34 - 527 snakes through Peace River
Great filming of a rarely seen location! Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Tony! It was a breathtaking place to catch some railroad action. I'm sure if there was more trains, this would be a fan favourite for most, minus the long drive haha!
@ yes for sure. Its on my list to get up there but that drive is long. Will see…
Yes, that's for sure. A bit scary when you don't even know if there'll be trains haha!
You are a true railfan! You braved the weather and hiked for a excellent video.
Thank you for the kind words! I love being able to capture these scenes, even if it takes a little craziness. 😛
Awesome job Bricks. Yes, I like the bonus footage, and hope to see more. :)
Thank you Shane. You're always first to hear about the stories, but I think seeing where they originate from is even better. :P
@@AlbertaBoundRailfanning Absolutely. 😎
Beautiful shots. Well done. Wishing you a Merry Christmas.
Thank you for the kind words! Merry Christmas to you as well.
I love this footage! No sunny 3/4 roster shots, but dreary, cold winter weather, with headlights piercing the gloom. Locomotives thundering and straining to drag that very long manifest train up the grade. BTW, I knew a guy from Peace River years ago. He said it gets VERY cold up there in winter, and I believe him, from the lower 48.
Thanks a lot! Yes, it definitely gets cold up there. A remarkable area for both the railroad, and in general!
Love the behind the scenes for this one! That second shot is definitely my favourite, might be worth checking out next time I’m up there!
Thank you sir, I'm glad you enjoyed. Definitely a cool spot for sure! Especially since you aren't afraid of a little climb!
Quite a few yrs ago i believe that line was leased to Rail America who let the line go into disrepair , Cn cancelled the lease and put a lot of money into repairs, the line goes thru my inlaws property . Great video.
That is very interesting, I had no idea! I'm wondering if that is around when LWR had control over the Coronado/Lac La Biche Subdivisions. Thanks for the comment!
There is a bridge north of the Chinook Valley area that was in really bad shape that when CN took it over the crew refused to go over with the train , so they stopped the train walked over the tressel and the brought the train across i believe using a remote teach pad.
The second train engineer is really working that train coming off of that grade and curves
Absolutely! It's certainly an intricate stretch of railroad that would most certainly take some experience and a steady hand. Although, I suppose if you live up there, it's all you'd know!
Nice!!
Thank you!!
Looked up history, trestle completed in May 1916. Who could have envisioned the remarkable engineering involved that would accommodate heavy trains of the future 100 years later.
It sure is impressive. The railroads are engineering marvels entirely. Not only the structures, but even the way the line snakes down the valley! These trains are certainly not small, so the fact that the engineering of way back when still holds up is truly amazing!
Its hard to wrap your head around the power needed to move that much. You seem to know lots about trains so let me ask. On a diesel electric loco, how does the throttle work? Is the diesel rpm on a governor that adjusts to feed an increase of DC amps, or is it up to the engineer to feed the fuel to prevent stalling the diesel? I would love to learn how they work. Great shots of these BEASTS. RC from Pittsburgh,Pa.
It sure is a feat of engineering. Your first guess is pretty close! These diesel electric locomotives have eight throttle "notches" (1-8), that adjust the engine RPMs incrementally. The increase in RPMs increase the power generated, which increases the current going to the traction motors located on 4/6 of the axles. Most of the older locomotives use DC current, but most new engines (and some retrofitted old ones) are using AC technology, thanks to its increased benefits for most applications. I'm not a railroader myself, so I'm not too involved! I hope most of that is correct! Thanks for the comment!
@@AlbertaBoundRailfanning Click a tee clack ping. thanks..
I did not know of this trestle in Peace River. So is there two river crossings there?
Correct! There's the large trestle that crossed the Peace River, and then this trestle that crosses the Heart River along the east end of town, right by the 12 Foot Davis Events Park. The Heart River joins the Peace River in town, just shortly after this trestle.