The Long Grade | Union Pacific's Cascade Line | Part 1

Taken from our 2015 release "Through the Oregon Cascades Part 1," follow UP trains as they depart Oregon's scenic Willamette Valley at Eugene, and enter the foothills of the Cascade Range.

The Cascade Mountains of western Oregon are thick with tall timber growing along steep slopes broken by waterfalls and streams. This is the setting for a mountain railroad that climbs from deep within the Willamette Valley to nearly 5,000 feet above sea level at Cascade Summit.

Part 1: The Long Grade, begins at Eugene Yard and heads railroad south into the foothills of the Cascades. A forty mile 1.8% grade between Oakridge and Cascade Summit puts UP’s newest locomotives to the test and keeps train crews on their toes. The line wraps around horse shoe curves, crosses trestles, and disappears through numerous rock sheds and tunnels before reaching the top of the pass.

0:00 Intro
2:41 Map
5:06 Eugene Yard
9:14 Springfield Junction
11:52 Springfield
15:12 Natron
16:26 Dougren
19:15 Minnow
22:43 Hampton
28:11 Tunnel 24
30:28 Lookout
32:36 Tunnel 23 (Abandoned)
34:11 Westfir
37:30 Tunnel 22
38:28 Oakridge
47:32 Salmon Creek Bridge
49:47 Pryor
53:04 McCredie Springs
1:02:49 Heather
1:05:24 Salt Creek Trestle
1:15:28 Tunnel 20

[AnontheGOAT]

Worked a 12 hour shift today. Cracked open a brewski and enjoyed this latest video on my 4K HDR pj + 100inch screen. Oh ya brother!

[TheIcyWizard]

It's always a treat to see some local railroads. Props to you guys for hiking out to the remote sections of track to get footage

[Score]

Just found this channel. Subscribed!! My Dad worked that line from 1946-1986. We we’re living in Klamath Falls. He use to bring home beautiful Christmas trees on the Caboose from sidings up on the mountain ❤ we lived next to the tracks off the highway and went he would go out and come in we would wave the railroad lantern he had at home, and he would wave his. Great childhood memories 🥰

[hankyspanky]

Years ago I recall taping these episodes on VHS. They were the best of the best, and It is so great to see them again on YouTube. Thanks much to 7idea Productions for sharing these special treats!

[steverudder]

"DO'OH!!" The video ended right at the part that I was waiting for!
In 2018, I camped at O'dell Lake for the first time. In the middle of the night, I was awakened by the sound of a train horn. I didn't know that there were tracks nearby.
It's amazing how the forested mountains can make a train horn sound like a perfectly tuned symphony!🎵
These videos from 7idea Productions are of documentary quality, and I can't wait for part 2!! I ❤ the Cascades!😁👍

[Oregontrailblazin]

I rode Amtrak 14 from SAC to EUG . AMAZING SCENIC View's. Never would get old everyday riding that route.

[BrianHanscom]

Another amazing upload, thank you so much!!! Watching from Pahrump Nevada 🇺🇲

[RollerCoasterLineProductions]

Hate to sound repetitive but FANTASTIC work again as always. That had to be sketchy going up in those woods with bears, bigfeet, and mountain lions possibly around every corner

[BobSmith-mjik]

You knocked this one out of the park. Beautiful scenery, well filmed and professionally narrated. Can't wait for part two.

[joshjones]

Man you really put down the work for these videos I thank you for them there great video's...👍👍👍

[jimrawls]

I used to work in these areas. I'm a little surprised you didn't get me on video. 😁

Great job! I'm looking forward to part 2.

[rickpawl]

Another awesome video of a gorgeous area. I especially love seeing Coast Starlight’s 11 and 14 since I have done them both many times.

[googlypal]

The sound is superb, I recommend headphones!

[TexasRailfan-RailfanRyan]

I remember the first cascade subdivision part one and part two DVDs I remember seeing part 2 that featured a Dash 8 locomotive a flame off the stack as well as a glimpse of P32 number 509 leading the northbound Coast Starlight in phase 4 Striping

[RockymountainRobert]

I love the cascades, the air is so refreshing.

[cameroneller]

Great video I love the scenery and the description and details you provide

[franzhaller]

thanks for your great videos, greetings from austria👍

[PaulB]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching these incredible trains passing through beautiful countryside.
Thank you.

[BrysenCummings]

I love the cascades, the air is so refreshing.. Another amazing upload, thank you so much!!! Watching from Pahrump Nevada .

[BrianHanscom]

Another amazing channel who films in this area is I think @Pacific Rail Productions. He does a lot of good work up here 👍👌😎🇺🇲