(BM & LP) Abandoned Railway - Part 1-

An amazing 26 miles one way ride in this video (the first part) on the Black Mesa & Lake Powell Railroad, which ceased to operate in August 2019. It was a private electrified railroad that has operated in the north of Arizona. Transporting coal from 78 miles (126km) from Peabody Energy's Kayenta coal mine, to PAGE AZ. the electricity generating plant, The line was built in early 1970 and was the first railroad electrified at 50,000 volts. On this occasion I was alone, without knowing what I could find, wich added more intrigue to this route, but everything went well.

[geralderdek]

Wow! Beautiful wide open, sunny Arizona. Love it and thanks for the ride!😊

[jdhinckley]

Wow. A great trip! The rails and roadbed look in great shape.

[c.e.ardanaz]

Magnífico paseo, y espectacular estructura minera, una pena que no se reaproveche en otras cosas útiles!!!, gracias por compartir !!!, Saludos desde San Luis Argentina !!

[nealgold]

Absolutely amazing journey and find!! Thanks for taking us along! You have inspired me to build my own cart and run the abandoned rails!!

[gheffz]

Solo trip this time? What a great stretch of track you found! Loved it. Nice road runner spot, too! Speaking of solos, they are impressive! And completely abandoned! Looking forward to Part 2!

[oliverdecker]

Fantastic trip, Archie! Thank you for bringing us along on your adventures

[kenmilne]

Nice trip Archie! Parched out that way ! Thnk u for taking us !! 👏👏🤘🤘

[omisan]

I really enjoyed your journey for 1 hour and 25 minutes, I can't wait for part 2, thank you for sharing this fantastic journey

[shortliner]

I recall that Trains magazine did an article on the BM&LP electric railway back in the 1970s. Had no idea the line had been shut down and abandoned.

[Denise-no]

Wish I was there .I love the railroad.

[littlegp]

Concrete ties on an abandoned railroad. Really cool

[PereMarquette]

9:29 🎶Road Runner, El Zorrito is after you... 🎶

Enjoyed being along for the ride as always, Archie. Hope that flange was an easy repair.

[alexschmollinger]

Sad the BM&LP was Shut down When the Power Plant in Page Arizona was Shut down And I think the Electric Locomotives Where Scrapped Sad 😔
Rest in Peace
BM&LP
Awesome Video the long Gone BM&LP Railroad of Arizona
😥😥😥💘💘💘💘❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💯💯💯💯

[meinder]

Your not alone, we are with you. like to look with you on the trip, it's so relaxing. thanks.. 9:28 that is a beautiful bird. From Denmark

[ferraritoybox]

Looks like they spent some money on the track using concrete sleepers, probably be there for a long time those sleepers are not easily removed without damage, thx 4 the video always nice the outback, B safe

[CraigReed-sc]

Cool video dig the silos at the end of the line!

[pattiwhite]

Perfect weather for a run. The sky was postcard perfect. I am surprised we didn't see cattle. Thanks for sharing an almost perfect run. If it was perfect it would be boring. Loved the end. Big loop to a mysterious location.

[izazroosalizazroosal]

🎉🎉🎉 Amazing 🤩😍 journey to the Savage desert 🏜️🏝️ and beyond. I enjoyed it from BANGLADESH. IZAZ RASOOL MOHAN BARIDHARA GULSHAN DHAKA BANGLADESH.

[mich]

MUY BUENOS VIDEOS LOS QUE SUBÍS.
Me quedo todo el tiempo observando ésos paisajes que nos mostras, y cada "sorpresa" y que se presenta en el camino del tendido, hace que aguarde lo siguiente 👍😸👏👏👏👏💯❤️♾️🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🧉🧉🧉

[silviodilje]

Mis felicitaciones amigo Ruben..!! Exelente recorrido..una maravilla todo..y que fiel esa máquina Zorrito...❤