First Trains of 2024: Amtrak, VIA Rail and BNSF

Hey, everyone and welcome to the first video of the new year! I thought to start things off, it would be fun to show you the first trains I saw in 2024. I began the year by filming Amtrak Cascades trains in Northwest Washington State in Whatcom County. Next, I briefly visited Vancouver, BC in Canada to see VIA Rail train 2, the eastbound Canadian. The next day, I was back in Whatcom County to see Amtrak again along with a couple BNSF trains. In addition to watching these trains go by, I provide a bunch of additional information about the trains, railroads, and cities where I am filming. This is an experimental project and my first time doing a video like this. So, if you like it, let me know and I'll try to do something like it again in the future. Thanks!

Chapters:

00:00 Channel Intro
00:09 Introduction
00:56 January 1st
02:25 Canada
06:25 January 2nd - Amtrak
12:41 BNSF
17:27 Conclusion

This video was made possible by my supporters on Patreon:

Adam Byrne
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©2024 Mike Armstrong Media

[McodeYoutube]

nice catches! I've always been proud of our canadian trains

[SoCalOCRailfan]

Incredible video!! Awesome to see some more VIA Rail action and other cool BNSF trains

[GLE]

Love it, thanks for starting the year off on a great video!!

[adventuresofamtrakcascades]

What a way to start the party!! Very nice video Mike!! Keep em coming!

[FlightAndTrack]

Great video! What a way to start 2024!

[PatrioticCoservativeAmerican]

I'm happy you cover Washington, I don't think Washington state gets nowhere near enough coverage by the community, I'm glad you're putting it on the map.

[nathancorcoran]

CoasterFan2105’s very first video of the year 2024 here.

[RailFanRob]

Great footage and so in depth. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year!!

[PrincessAmtrakMinamoto]

Cool videos with Amtrak, BNSF and more. Happy New Year. 🙂

[SPRailfan]

Great video for the new year! I love that you caught some Via Rail! Can’t wait to see more of your videos this year! 👍

[hogridermark]

this is a very nice video! great to see the talgos still being in service.

[PCBill]

Nice collection with variety of locations. That C SCMRBC was likely the last one of that symbol to cross Montana on the MRL as BNSF was set to retake operations on Jan. 1.

[marleneflores]

My son always waits for you to post 😊 thank you

[hikingmansteve]

Happy New Year Mike! Great video. I liked all the additional info you provided but then I'm a nerd for that sort of stuff. All the best on your filming adventures in 2024! SR

[StormySkyRailProductions]

Sweet grabs there and some cool scenery, even with the weather the way it was! (Dave).

[nickyyhap]

Thanks for sharing the first video of 2024. I’m just thrilled to see it.

[TrainStory]

Good job on the video, happy new year ❤❤

[luccasmodeltrains]

Q&A question: are you going to chase CP 2816

[Corncob_Ethan.]

Great video Mike! I actually saw Amtrak ALC 42 charger #324 pulling the Palmetto this morning!

[anthonyhunt]

Mike! 2024 off to a good start! Great video❤👍🏻🚂