2021: A Year of Trains in Review

"Auld Lang Syne" arranged and recorded by S.J. Armstrong.

The 2021 Year of Trains in Review is finally here and what a year it was! Amtrak, Coaster, Caltrain, Metrolink, Sounder, BNSF, Union Pacific, steam locomotives and more! As usual, my next Q&A video should be coming out some time in January 2022 so if you have any questions you’d like answered, please leave those in the comments section below and let me know that it’s for the Q&A video. Thanks!

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[CoasterFan]

Hey everyone, thanks for watching! If you haven’t left me a Q&A question yet and would like to do so, reply to this comment or post another one down below and let me know it’s for the Q&A. Thanks!

[stephanieshort]

My grandson is the biggest little fan of your videos. He's 4. These videos are his favorite thing to watch and we're so glad you share your love of trains with us. Thank you!!

[alemedacountytrainsandplanes]

Man 2021 was a good year for Railfanning and now moving on to 2022 Happy New Years

[nathancorcoran]

Pretty good video, I hope to see more steam locomotives in operation. I would hope to come back to Colorado for the train rides there in summer of 2022. I would also like to see other trains too. Have a good Happy New Years.

[Aberocks]

Q&A:
1. What is your favorite tourist railroad to see trains at?
2. Will you ever consider seeing trains in Kentucky?
3. Will you someday be able to see Nevada Northern 81?

[mvh]

Many happy moments with my grandson on my lap watching your videos - we never seem to tire of it! Happy new year!

[Buynot]

For the Q&A:

1. In all your years of railfanning/making videos on YouTube, is there anything you would've done differently?

2. In your opinion, what are the best spots to view trains from in San Diego County?

3. When chasing trains, how do you ensure you aren't accidentally tresspassing on other people's property when seting up at a location? (More specifically, when dealing with private grade crossing signs)

[valeriebassett]

Wow it is amazing how many trains we have watched on your channel last year. You probably will never know how much enjoyment you have brought to people's lives. You have accomplished a lot. God Bless you, keep safe, healthy and we will be waiting for your next great video. Thank you!

[RailfanSam]

This is for the Q&A

1: What was your best catch of 2021?
2: When will the ALC-42 go into revenue service?
3: Will you ever do a video for the P40DC like you did for the F40PH?
4: What video ideas do you have for train talk this year?
5: Will the Coaster F40’s ever run again?
6: Can you do a video on the Portland and Western railroad?
7: Can you do a railfan fail video?
8: Are there any lease units from LTEX in the Pacific Northwest?

Happy New Years

See you down the line

[keonikaig]

Just BEAUTIFUL MIKE
THANK YOU
HAPPY 2022

[BNSFRailfan]

Nice! This year we lost many good locomotives. But next year lets hope for the best! -BNSF 4749 railfan

[RailsoftheUS]

Hope they will have a good time in their old lives I miss the old locomotives

[TheMCClellanSpotter]

Nice Video Mike! My favorite catch By far was Seeing My first NS heritage unit 1071 and it was the first one to vist NorCal in over 2 years so that made it even more of a treat. Here’s to a Great 2022!

[railfanryan]

Q&A:
1. What is your favorite Durango & Silverton locomotive? (that is if you have seen any yet)
2. Whats your opinion on the Amtrak Cascades service?
3. Have you filmed any trains in Flagstaff, AZ before? If not, even though its a quiet zone, I recommend it.

[MiddleboroLakevilleRailfan]

2021 was such an awesome year for railfanning! Hears to 2022 and some awesome catches in it as well! Glad you had an amazing year Mike!

-AJ

[der_ole]

Grandiose compilation in advance happy new year. 👍

[RegionalRailfanner]

A Goodly Year Of 2021 Trains Like a charm. Happy 2022 Everyone!

[alexanderalejandro]

Shot out from Philippines...a blessed New Year to all... God bless...

[svtrains]

Interesting video! Happy New Year! Good luck!

[BNSF]

Awesome video, you were my inspiration to start YouTube. Thank you Mike. Happy new year!!