Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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The Modoc Northern was a short line railroad that operated on the former Southern Pacific's Modoc Line between Klamath Falls, Oregon and Alturas, California.
It had a short life span of only 3 1/2 years from November 2005 to May, 2009.
This program shows the Modoc Northern on its inaugural run on November 5, 2006 and features a cab ride between Klamath Falls and Tulelake.
On April 18, 2006 we chase the train between Tulelake and Alturas.
Finally we follow SDM number 651 working between Texum and Tulelake on November 18, 2008.
The first two segments of this program were shot with a standard definition broadcast camera with a 4:3 aspect ratio. We have attempted to preserve this dated video footage to the best of our ability.
We hope you enjoy the program!
--Aaron Bentsen
7idea Productions
0:00 Introduction at Texum
2:04 Cab Ride to Tulelake
9:25 Cab Ride back to Texum
13:48 Tulelake to Alturas
23:14 SD9 Number 651
28:57 Fred Kepner's Collection
This is a YouTube exclusive!!!
The Modoc Northern was a short line railroad that operated on the former Southern Pacific's Modoc Line between Klamath Falls, Oregon and Alturas, California.
It had a short life span of only 3 1/2 years from November 2005 to May, 2009.
This program shows the Modoc Northern on its inaugural run on November 5, 2006 and features a cab ride between Klamath Falls and Tulelake.
On April 18, 2006 we chase the train between Tulelake and Alturas.
Finally we follow SDM number 651 working between Texum and Tulelake on November 18, 2008.
The first two segments of this program were shot with a standard definition broadcast camera with a 4:3 aspect ratio. We have attempted to preserve this dated video footage to the best of our ability.
We hope you enjoy the program!
--Aaron Bentsen
7idea Productions
0:00 Introduction at Texum
2:04 Cab Ride to Tulelake
9:25 Cab Ride back to Texum
13:48 Tulelake to Alturas
23:14 SD9 Number 651
28:57 Fred Kepner's Collection
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If you are interested in the backstory of this railroad line, check out these other videos on YouTube! https://youtu.be/-ZA-cjeXh7M?si=mgOpQSFArtDRoSHU
https://youtu.be/UBievh8ETOc?si=c-KEb4ExSdzzw7Ss
https://youtu.be/5DBJBrZweeM?si=oL0u09dPnlMNYmOW")
