Winter Trains ll BNSF's Montana Hi-Line Subdivision Belton to Bison

Well, here it is. The follow up to our well received Winter Trains video from a few years ago. This one is a bit different. For one it's much longer and also we stay entirely in western Montana on the BNSF Hi-Line subdivision. However, we still have snow, cold weather and trains. Lot's of trains as we spend a week trackside. Hope you enjoy. Please let me know what you think, please "Like" and "Subscribe and as always thanks for Watching!

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  • @johnvieira8716
    @johnvieira87167 ай бұрын

    I’ve been on this route several times .I couldn’t ever get tired of the Empire builder or the Zephyrs through the Rockies and Sierra’s. I’ve never been on the routes on the east coast, sure they really are just as great to experience. Ihave been on the City of New Orleans a few times.

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    i love this because the cameraman takes in everything there is to be seen, very brilliant

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett31073 жыл бұрын

    Wow, words can't express how we feel when we watch this fantastic video. The mountains and trees are beautiful. The snow is really beautiful too. You do an amazing job. Thank you for taking the time to put together all of this and thank you for sharing. Keep up the fantastic work.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your kind words. 😊

  • @airailimages
    @airailimages3 жыл бұрын

    What's not to like about trains in the snow in Montana. Good job.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. 😊

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    beautiful photography

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    just total magic

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    thank you,,so much

  • @dutch2120
    @dutch2120 Жыл бұрын

    Another Fantastic video Kevin!!!!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @jackchen7003
    @jackchen70032 жыл бұрын

    Whoa, the Maria’s sub is extremely busy

  • @slikrhodez3336
    @slikrhodez33363 жыл бұрын

    This is my go-to video for napping!! Love the sound of these trains! Don't worry, I watched it completely awake, too!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You! 😄

  • @ronhelman3985
    @ronhelman39853 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, great footage!!!!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ron. 😊

  • @donnamacknair4199
    @donnamacknair41993 жыл бұрын

    Just happened to get on your site and so glad I did. I loved it. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Donna. Glad you found us. 😊

  • @mountainmanwannabe9495
    @mountainmanwannabe94953 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, thanks for taking us with you trackside.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. It was no problem! 😊

  • @williammeehan9676
    @williammeehan96763 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos of the northwest and the BNSF coverage great work keep them coming

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you William! Yes, I will keep them coming. 😊

  • @gcritchie
    @gcritchie3 жыл бұрын

    Top notch video Kevin. Really captures the Hi-line, Rockies, snow and of course the BNSF. Thank you.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, and your welcome Gordon. 😊

  • @Balerio2357
    @Balerio23573 жыл бұрын

    That's a lot of cold weather to brave to catch this awesome content, real sacrifice while railfanning ! Some of THE BEST recorded rail video I've ever seen. Great shots and angles, beautiful resolution, gorgeous scenery, excellence in videography and video craftsmanship top notch. I just subscribed ! Greetings from Southern California; - Larry

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Larry. Your comment is very much appreciated. Thanks for watching and subscribing. 😊

  • @Balerio2357

    @Balerio2357

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech You're welcome and looking forward to enjoying more of your content. Have a great weekend !

  • @YardLimit
    @YardLimit3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work, Kevin. Trains and snow is always a great combination.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I'm glad Darci and I both enjoy the snow and cold. 😊

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    utter concerntration and skill required to do that job

  • @KCUnionStationTrains
    @KCUnionStationTrains3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice compilation! I'm appalled by the monster sized grain trains up there. Thanks for sharing and I subbed also.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. yes, that second westbound grainer was basically two trains. It was too long to fit into most sidings so every thing else had to stop to let it pass. Also, thanks for your subscription. 😊

  • @williamjameson478
    @williamjameson4783 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Seems to jump a lot. I spent a couple days in Essex MT in the summer of 2019, very beautiful area.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    About a 12 minute segment seems to jump due to issues during the upload process. I decided to leave it that way for now until the "newness" is over then ill re-upload it. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @ianantonius7287
    @ianantonius72873 жыл бұрын

    Montana is a wonderful state and trains are wonderful things.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes on both and thanks for watching! 😊

  • @valeriebassett3107
    @valeriebassett31073 жыл бұрын

    Thought I would let you know, I stopped the video because the video keeps jumping. I loaded it up the next night and it did the jumping again. Not sure who's end has the problem. Still a great video, thanks for sharing.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Valerie. Yes, I did notice that as well. I believe it to be a KZread issue on the upload. I have debated whether to upload it again. I probably will at some point. You can skip through the part that jumps. It's approximately 12 minutes long or so. The rest of the video seems fine. Thank for watching. Let me know if there are other issues with it as well. 😊

  • @steveib724
    @steveib7243 жыл бұрын

    Thanks great stuff ✌

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @albertvieira6635
    @albertvieira66353 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video job well done I give you an A-Plus across-the-board job well done

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Albert. 😊

  • @Cnrail-rl4mq
    @Cnrail-rl4mq3 жыл бұрын

    Great filming hope see more

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You and you will. 😊

  • @heinzbreuer2674
    @heinzbreuer26743 жыл бұрын

    Wunderschönes Winter Impressionen 🚂🚂🚂🚂🎥🥇

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You!

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside30233 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job enjoyed

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks James. 😊

  • @logandetwiler4483
    @logandetwiler44833 жыл бұрын

    Love your content. In train simulator the Montana Hi-Line goes from havre to whitefish

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @logandetwiler4483

    @logandetwiler4483

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech your welcome

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    this follows the Columbia River, I think.Had a train simulator with this very route

  • @nicblaze6428
    @nicblaze64283 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Just subbed, excited to see more!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching! 😊

  • @RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx
    @RICARDOGARCIA-wr9hx3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome work Kevin🙂

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Ricky 👍😊

  • @kvcroff
    @kvcroff3 жыл бұрын

    Great work, but I bet it was COLD COLD COLD looked like your equipment wasn't liking it that much........love the videos. Miss all those spots and the train action. Keep up tbe great woek.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and thanks for watching. 😊

  • @taoskid8769
    @taoskid87693 жыл бұрын

    You must be very passionate to go out in the Montana Rockies to film trains in the Winter. I appreciate the effort and hope you didn't run out of hot chocolate! Thanks for sharing.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I enjoyed shooting this video and I'm so glad that I can share with everyone. 😊

  • @davidvanschaick5565
    @davidvanschaick55653 жыл бұрын

    Good Stuff KD

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you David. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @Philios2Glory1
    @Philios2Glory12 жыл бұрын

    BNSF 5540 is the G:OKC-PTL train.

  • @tworailproductions
    @tworailproductions3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Kevin. Looks cold there. Don't want to fly the drone here in Wisconsin for train videos it's to cold.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Coldest night was °4, warmest day was about °32. We had a nice warm cabin to stay in nearby. Don't blame you not wanting to fly the drone. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @kootenairiverrailseries
    @kootenairiverrailseries3 жыл бұрын

    i was up in that area last weekend on the 30th! and nice vid

  • @kootenairiverrailseries

    @kootenairiverrailseries

    3 жыл бұрын

    oh and at 1:20:23 when was that?

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was January 28.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊

  • @kootenairiverrailseries

    @kootenairiverrailseries

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech NP

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    this section was one of the harder parts on the simulator

  • @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102
    @TheLewistownTrainspotter81023 жыл бұрын

    I think a lot about driving trains through here in Microsoft Train Simulator.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    TS does a very good representation of the area. Thanks for watching Karen. 😊

  • @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102

    @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech Not really. The MSTS depiction is lacking in detail in a number of areas (a number of the trestles are missing or erroneously depicted as ordinary bridges) and has unrealistic 5% grades (as opposed to the 2% grades in real life). I actually have an easier time doing activities on modified versions of the route that have improved scenery and the tracks regraded to make it easier to take heavy trains up the hill from Java to Summit, though at the compromise of the signals being all Searchlight signals instead of Darth Vader signals.

  • @hypersturm
    @hypersturm3 жыл бұрын

    These horns are the very best. We don't even know that here in europe.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @vetterplane
    @vetterplane3 жыл бұрын

    *flashbacks to when i derailed at 169 car intermodal at a curve going 97mph in train simulator*

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣 Thanks for Watching! 😊

  • @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102

    @TheLewistownTrainspotter8102

    3 жыл бұрын

    Flashbacks to driving a supercharged Dash 9 from Shelby to Whitefish in only 4 minutes.

  • @vetterplane

    @vetterplane

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheLewistownTrainspotter8102 the dash 9 must have been like: *i a m s p e e d*

  • @jimesser477
    @jimesser4773 жыл бұрын

    I wanna get up to the northern trans con. Perhaps when weather is warm. I'll leave the winter shoots to you haha

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem. I'll do it. My wife and I both enjoy the cold and snow. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @jimesser477

    @jimesser477

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech Thanks for sharing your videos! the more i watch the more i get inspired to get out to the NW for some railfanning. I live in Sioux Falls SD and the train action around here is very boring. Used to drive truck for a living. In a big rig ive been to the NW many times including driving along the Columbia river gorge. Hard to explore when youre in a tractor trailer.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jimesser477 😄 True. Big rig not the best to explore with.

  • @garycaramella4384
    @garycaramella43843 жыл бұрын

    Kevin, you and your wife take and produce great videos! I am going to get back into filming when I move up to Idaho next month; I’m curious about how far from the tracks do you usually set up your camera? Again, great stuff and please keep it coming!! Take care and stay safe.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Gary. That's also a great question. We try to maintain at least 20 feet from the end of the ties. I always found that's a great rule of thumb. Again thanks for watching! 😊😊

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    is it Marias Pass on this line, plus Whitefish, Glacier Park, and Shelby,,??

  • @amjkodaz
    @amjkodaz3 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff! I'm planning on visiting Glacier National Park in June, and I'd like to know how to get information on the train symbols, ATCS, etc. Thanks!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! One way that I gathered quite a bit of info about the Marias Pass area and the Hi-Line in general is Google. Great info is available online from railfan organizations, video producers and even the railroad themselves. There are some older BNSF employee timetables available on line in PDF form that will will give you mileposts and listings of sidings, length as well as the scanner frequencies for each area that you are visiting. As for the ATCS I would Google that to find ATCS groups out there. You may have to join a group to get the software to read the ATCS on your computer. Hope this helps. 😊

  • @amjkodaz

    @amjkodaz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech Great! Thank you so much!

  • @csxchicagoline5523
    @csxchicagoline55233 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video quality! What are you using for a camera? Looks fantastic!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm using a Canon XA11. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @PacificNWRailfan
    @PacificNWRailfan3 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!😊

  • @Mrcharles.
    @Mrcharles.2 жыл бұрын

    Did you hear the news about an Amtrak train that derailed on a BNSF line near Joplin? It sounds tragic, hopefully everyone is doing okay

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I heard. I have been on that line 3 times over the years. I'm sure they will find the cause. 😕

  • @danielalmquist1264
    @danielalmquist12643 жыл бұрын

    To think that monster grain train was a double barrel movement.

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep, and I didn't record the whole thing. 😊

  • @Bubi.021
    @Bubi.0213 жыл бұрын

    Very nice video! ......... Like ........ SUB ......... Greetings!

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank You and Welcome! 😊

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    grain train, goes to Cutbank ??

  • @norcal_rail_photographer16
    @norcal_rail_photographer169 ай бұрын

    What month was your visit in?

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    9 ай бұрын

    January. 😊

  • @ookuboyuuji4450
    @ookuboyuuji44503 жыл бұрын

    Suri trein 釜、いいぞ、

  • @SuperShani86
    @SuperShani863 жыл бұрын

    How many train per day pass this subdivision?

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    25 or so. 😊

  • @SuperShani86

    @SuperShani86

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech oke thank you so much 😊🙏

  • @GreatNorthernTech

    @GreatNorthernTech

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperShani86 So sorry it took so long to get back to you. Thanks for watching. 😊

  • @SuperShani86

    @SuperShani86

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@GreatNorthernTech yeah, thank you for answer

  • @ookuboyuuji4450
    @ookuboyuuji44503 жыл бұрын

    Suri train 釜、いいぞ、

  • @Too519
    @Too519 Жыл бұрын

    pure power