Cinematic productions of railroads in the Western United States. From my home in Western Oregon, to Eastern Washington, the Feather River Canyon, Montana Rail Link, Tehachapi, Utah, and more.


Railfan Dan

Hey my loyal fans! I am considering creating and posting vertical shorts videos again. I stopped a while ago as I didn't think it was helping the channel and I know it wasn't some folks favorite thing. I would like to know what everyone thinks now? Would you enjoy seeing shorts from me or not really care? It would be a mix of presenting old material in that format and new of what you already see in the long form videos but just brief highlights.

3 months ago | [YT] | 39

Railfan Dan

My buddy behind Sidetracked does some excellent work and gives some very good info in his productions. Check out this new one he just put out!

7 months ago | [YT] | 7

Railfan Dan

There will be a special video release on Friday this week and it's a long one! Get ready!

8 months ago | [YT] | 109

Railfan Dan

Alright everyone the time is almost here! The votes are in from my previous post and 58% voted for me to post my massive 4014 Big Boy video on Thursday Thanksgiving day! This is an extremely long video. The longest I have ever done by a long shot BUT it is broken up into each day that I chased and filmed the 4014 during its Westward Bound Tour. This should help make it a little easier to watch in shorter stints. It will look like as follows:

Day 1: Salt Lake City UT - Elko NV
Day 2: Elko NV - Winnemucca NV
Day 3: Winnemucca NV - Portola CA
Day 4: Portola CA - The Feather River Canyon
Day 5: Ogden UT - Montpelier ID
Day 6: Montpelier ID - Rock Springs WY

Right at about 1016 rail miles chasing this massive machine in Utah, Nevada, California, Idaho, and Wyoming. It gave so many chances to film in wonderful locations to bring to you. Much of this has already been published in the other videos from a few months ago but there is about 1 hour worth of locations unseen from every state until Thursday. Most of which is during those last two days in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming so you regular fans of mine can skip to Day 5 for a good amount of viewing of unseen footage. Get ready and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

10 months ago | [YT] | 75

Railfan Dan

Alright everyone I am just wrapping up my massive 4014 Big Boy Westward Bound Tour production from all 6 days that I filmed the 4014. It includes everything I've already published in the videos from a few months ago plus about 1 hour of scenes never before seen. It will be ready for Thanksgiving week. Should I post it Thursday morning on Thanksgiving day or the next day on Friday for the start of the weekend? Help me decide!

10 months ago | [YT] | 18

Railfan Dan

Another promotional video by the UP with more footage of mine sprinkled throughout including Williams Loop on the Feather River Route and Palisade Canyon! They purchased this footage from me to use as they wish so everything is A-okay.

11 months ago | [YT] | 23

Railfan Dan

I think it's looking like a double header weekend! Just a couple shorter ones but look for them back to back with one Friday morning and one Saturday morning.

1 year ago | [YT] | 45

Railfan Dan

I'm shooting for a very special FRIDAY upload this week! It's going to be a great one! Stay tuned.

1 year ago | [YT] | 86

Railfan Dan

I hit 24,000 subs this evening! Thanks so much everyone!

1 year ago | [YT] | 73