Pikes Peak - Driver-s Eye View - Part 2 - The Descent
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Date: 2022-11-28
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gomphrena
I have to tell you how very much I enjoyed this (and the Ascent video too! When I was a young girl MANY moons ago, the old-timers talked about the -Big Three- vacation destinations -- Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Pikes Peak. Now, of course, America west of the Mississippi has developed uncountable places to go and see and enjoy. Now that I'm in less than the best of health, I'm going to scratch PP off my bucket list, thanks to your videos. Though it's not like being there, it's good enough for me, and for that I thank you so much!
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I have to tell you how very much I enjoyed this (and the Ascent video too! When I was a young girl MANY moons ago, the old-timers talked about the -Big Three- vacation destinations -- Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Pikes Peak. Now, of course, America west of the Mississippi has developed uncountable places to go and see and enjoy. Now that I'm in less than the best of health, I'm going to scratch PP off my bucket list, thanks to your videos. Though it's not like being there, it's good enough for me, and for that I thank you so much!
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carmium
I didn't watch the trip down, because the sappy, smug, over-acted, simpering, hammy, and frequently corny narration was so abominable on the way up that I couldn't face it again. I'm just amazed that the operators think this would add to the experience of the traveler. I'd love to take the trip one day, but if I do, it will be with noise-blocking headphones and an iPod.
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I didn't watch the trip down, because the sappy, smug, over-acted, simpering, hammy, and frequently corny narration was so abominable on the way up that I couldn't face it again. I'm just amazed that the operators think this would add to the experience of the traveler. I'd love to take the trip one day, but if I do, it will be with noise-blocking headphones and an iPod.
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pega17pl
Hello Tim, to me backride was more interesting because it great views. This time I noted most impressive views was at gorge scenery. - At summit gravel, down rocks, red mineral is called Pikes Peak granite called by location of first description. Mountain Pikes Peak consist almost entirely of this 1. 08 billion old rock (Wikipedia. - Heinz
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Hello Tim, to me backride was more interesting because it great views. This time I noted most impressive views was at gorge scenery. - At summit gravel, down rocks, red mineral is called Pikes Peak granite called by location of first description. Mountain Pikes Peak consist almost entirely of this 1. 08 billion old rock (Wikipedia. - Heinz
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Donnie
as in the first video, this is really awesome, With the exception of passengers being RUDE by talking when the conductor was giving info. Her voice projection just isn't loud enough to drown out passengers who continue to ignore her and kept blabbing on.
Otherwise, I DID enjoy the scenery. TNX
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as in the first video, this is really awesome, With the exception of passengers being RUDE by talking when the conductor was giving info. Her voice projection just isn't loud enough to drown out passengers who continue to ignore her and kept blabbing on.
Otherwise, I DID enjoy the scenery. TNX
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Chuck
Hi, Tim! Very interesting and original compact diesel engine, placed on roof of the train of this mountain train. And rail track itself gives the impression of a wide, but with rather thin and not very even rails, especially at station on the montain pass. Many thanks for this beautiful film!
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Hi, Tim! Very interesting and original compact diesel engine, placed on roof of the train of this mountain train. And rail track itself gives the impression of a wide, but with rather thin and not very even rails, especially at station on the montain pass. Many thanks for this beautiful film!
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Joseph
I wish the cameraman had gotten out and walked around the summit like the other passengers. I drove up once as a young man and still remember how dizzy I got from the thin air. Above 14, 000 feet airplane pilots are required to use supplemental oxygen.
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I wish the cameraman had gotten out and walked around the summit like the other passengers. I drove up once as a young man and still remember how dizzy I got from the thin air. Above 14, 000 feet airplane pilots are required to use supplemental oxygen.
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nomon95
The engines works as a brakes in this case, not using the mechaniocal brakes, for use the engines as a brakes, a lot of huge resistors are used as electrical load, but this heat is high, the resistors may be cooled, by a lot of air, or water.
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The engines works as a brakes in this case, not using the mechaniocal brakes, for use the engines as a brakes, a lot of huge resistors are used as electrical load, but this heat is high, the resistors may be cooled, by a lot of air, or water.
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sandresstudios
Thank you, this brought back many fond memories. I was an engineer on the cog in 71-73. It was a fun job during the summer but a bummer in the winter, that's when you did all the maintenance on the units. Thanks again, enjoyed it.
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Thank you, this brought back many fond memories. I was an engineer on the cog in 71-73. It was a fun job during the summer but a bummer in the winter, that's when you did all the maintenance on the units. Thanks again, enjoyed it.
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goldmole1
Beautiful views, nice rough landscape. It must have been engineering on the edge to realise this track through all this rubble.
Only downside is, it's diesel. Can' help disliking the black fumes. Well, that's just me.
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Beautiful views, nice rough landscape. It must have been engineering on the edge to realise this track through all this rubble.
Only downside is, it's diesel. Can' help disliking the black fumes. Well, that's just me.
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e020443
This video is far superior to the one for the uphill journey. The views are better and lady singsong is much less in evidence. I found many of the comments the operator made interesting as well. Thanks for posting this.
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This video is far superior to the one for the uphill journey. The views are better and lady singsong is much less in evidence. I found many of the comments the operator made interesting as well. Thanks for posting this.
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Donnie
did this guy NOT know how to speak normally? Did he HAVE to shout every word out? Wasn't a minute in and I was already like -Shut the Hell UP! - -course he wouldn't have heard it, I know. But DANG, man!
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did this guy NOT know how to speak normally? Did he HAVE to shout every word out? Wasn't a minute in and I was already like -Shut the Hell UP! - -course he wouldn't have heard it, I know. But DANG, man!
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Gerard
Rode this in 1978, then drove up a few days later--two different ways up the mountain on two different sides, ending in the same place. Can't believe it has been 40 years--wish I could do both again.
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Rode this in 1978, then drove up a few days later--two different ways up the mountain on two different sides, ending in the same place. Can't believe it has been 40 years--wish I could do both again.
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Mike
The driver comments that he couldn't let his girlfriend move and not be without her - so he followed her. Is her name -Sierra? - LOL (and did she go to the Disney World Tour Guide School of nonsense)
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The driver comments that he couldn't let his girlfriend move and not be without her - so he followed her. Is her name -Sierra? - LOL (and did she go to the Disney World Tour Guide School of nonsense)
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Crosshead1
I-m making this trip in May 2018. I was already looking forward to it but now can-t wait. But I-ll be taking my noise blocking earphones. Thanks for posting.
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I-m making this trip in May 2018. I was already looking forward to it but now can-t wait. But I-ll be taking my noise blocking earphones. Thanks for posting.
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Karen
You can't exactly get this view on the new trains since the new Stadler trains have separated locomotives, though you do have an unobstructed view going uphill.
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You can't exactly get this view on the new trains since the new Stadler trains have separated locomotives, though you do have an unobstructed view going uphill.
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Mike
btw. loved how the train smuk'd that marmot in the 1st vid. you could hear the cog-rail got a li'l quieter after some marmot-lube, LOL!
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btw. loved how the train smuk'd that marmot in the 1st vid. you could hear the cog-rail got a li'l quieter after some marmot-lube, LOL!
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Diesel
I'm sure the recorded commentary is useful - but drowned out by the life history of one passenger. Was he using a loud hailer. .. ?
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I'm sure the recorded commentary is useful - but drowned out by the life history of one passenger. Was he using a loud hailer. .. ?
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slycat1939
Good video if driver would talk less so we could here the conductor lady describe the scenery --awesome view and nice video
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Good video if driver would talk less so we could here the conductor lady describe the scenery --awesome view and nice video
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tony
at the kitchen table Bexhill on sea thanks Tim, the first time i did Pikes Peak was on GT play station 3. this is much better.
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at the kitchen table Bexhill on sea thanks Tim, the first time i did Pikes Peak was on GT play station 3. this is much better.
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James
Tim, if you're interested. I've uploaded this same view as filmed from the new stadler 4/4's on descent post rebuild.
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Tim, if you're interested. I've uploaded this same view as filmed from the new stadler 4/4's on descent post rebuild.
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