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Big Skies Iron Rails

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Just Add Water
Nov 18, 2024

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Just Add Water

Ride the waves with railfan/videographer Tom Danneman, as he makes another epic summertime trek into Big Skies & Iron Rails…

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Trains.com Video BONUS | Behind Big Skies & Iron Rails
May 16, 2024

Trains.com Video BONUS | Behind Big Skies & Iron Rails

Trains.com Video BONUS | Behind Big Skies & Iron Rails … “Anything for The Shot.” It’s the photographer’s creed. But…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, 24 Hours Down by the River
Feb 14, 2024

Big Skies & Iron Rails, 24 Hours Down by the River

When a trek to Big Skies & Iron Rails is a tad too far to reach, railfan/videographer Tom Danneman opts to…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Bridge Out!
Nov 27, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Bridge Out!

Embark on a captivating journey through the picturesque landscapes of Big Sky country during Summer 2023. Join railfan/videographer Tom Danneman…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Grain Trains
Nov 2, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Grain Trains

When the bounty of Heartland crops are harvested, much of the grain goes west. Destined for North American ports and…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Coal Hauling Trains
Aug 2, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Coal Hauling Trains

Tons of Black Gold rides the rails under Big Skies. Tom Danneman is frequently there to capture these unit trains,…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Changing Weather
May 31, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Changing Weather

While the landscape of the American West remains constant and wild, the weather under Big Skies is forever changing…and frequently…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Branch Lines and Locals
Mar 23, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Branch Lines and Locals

Branch line and local trains deliver goods to big and small towns everywhere. These routes are important arteries in the…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Crude Oil Trains
Mar 8, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Crude Oil Trains

Railroads move a significant volume of crude oil, so it’s no surprise that Tom Danneman frequently frames these extensive unit…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Hauling Freight
Feb 23, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Hauling Freight

With our intrepid railfan Tom Danneman behind the camera, even a seemingly mundane manifest or general merchandise freight train stands…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Let it Snow
Jan 15, 2023

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Let it Snow

Go ahead. Let it snow. That certainly won’t stop hard-charging, modern freight trains from rolling throughout the majestic backdrop of…

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Big Skies & Iron Rails, Timelapse Trek to the Tracks
Dec 20, 2022

Big Skies & Iron Rails, Timelapse Trek to the Tracks

In this extra-long, extended-length, timelapse video (1 hour 20 minutes!), our intrepid railfan/professional photographer Tom Danneman has a long way…

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