New Borax Wagons Parade in Death Valley the First Time | Engels Coach Shop
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- This is historic first time when the new Borax wagons are taken to the Harmony Borax Works mine in Death Valley where the original Borax wagons are now on display. The Death Valley 49ers celebrate their 70th year and the National Park Service celebrates Death Valley's 25th year as a national park. For 2 days the new wagons are on parade and taken to the Harmony mine, within 200 yards of their ancestral wagons. Come watch the hitching of the 20 mule team and the new Borax wagons as they travel in their ancestral homeland, Death Valley, and stand in the shadow of their ancestors at the Harmony Borax Works mine.
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This is beyond wonderful. To build these wagons, and they haul them to the place that inspired their design.
You must feel a deep sense of pride and joy for what you created/accomplished, and rightly so. I watched the whole episode of the build. It was great. For me, I feel like the project is finally completed. Thanks for sharing your talents and thoughts.
This is one of the best channels on CZcams and I thank you, EngelsCoachShop for reproducing these historic wagons. I am truly impressed with your outstanding, impeccable workmanship! Watching this end video of your project brought tears to my eyes...
I visited Death Valley recently and saw the original wagons. The sight enlightened me on the scope of work you did to create the wagons as you did. I hope to see your wagons in person some day. Keep up the great work.
I have memories of the TV show, Rosemary Clooney, plastic models of the 20 Mule Team and wagons sitting on friends mantels.
How satisfying it must be to see something that you have re-created with such precision and accuracy rolling down the road behind all those mules.
I have found all your videos to be very calming and relaxing.
Still in awe of this work. What an achievement !?
الطبيعه التي تحيط بكم جميله وخلابه حيث الجبال والسهول والمناخ اللطيف مما يحفز المرء على النشاط والعمل شكرا لك اخي الكريم
Having driven 4 inhand I cannot imagine what it must be to direct a team of 20. This video brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so much.
I got a real sense of how difficult this is by watching older TV shows. From an episode on DV Days, I learned how the driver could not even see the leading mules of this 20-mile team on particular curves, and the mules did it themselves.
The guy riding the horse on the left and closest to the wagon is the teamster and he controls the team with one long line. I've never driven 4 but drove 2 every day for years when I worked on a ranch and that's how we fed and cleaned the barns. Brings back great memories.
Aways the best TV of the week. Nice job Dave
Just amazing!!! The history. Around that area of Death Valley. Also the parts of Owens Valley. Small towns that line around the once lake of Owens Lake.
My Grandpa worked out in the ore mines back in 1920/30’s. Lived in a small town named Keeler.
Great to hear that history in those parts. In seeing this video brings back stories of my my Dad who would tell us about. Thanks for sharing this history!
Beautiful homecoming for these wagons, it has to be really satisfying for you to see and you really deserve to puff your chest out a bit. That is some mighty fine craftsmanship on display. The desert is so beautiful and is filled with contradictions. The grays and browns are dotted with bright colors from desert flowers you get hot during the day and frost at night and the vistas are unfathomably huge due to the dry air. You see mountains in the distance, drive half an hour and you are no closer. Great vid and great job!
Amazing. I am always touched by your skills. Not only your craftsmanship and presentation but also the way you convey your passion. Thank You
You'd think that with such an historical event as this they could have made an exception so they could have pulled the new wagons up beside the originals. The comparison would have been an excellent photo opportunity to document the event. I bet you were proud of your wagons.
Wow that's great. You must be pleased. Thanks for sharing
Wonderful piece of history kept alive! It reminds me of the 'Big Boy' locomotive brought back to life: well done!
It was sad to see those old wagons and buggies out in the sun like that. I was wishing they were under cover.
History will never be able to thank you enough for what you do Dave but I recognize you and thank you.
And there rolls your Art-Work, solidly made......................!
Very beautiful and touching.
This is a GREAT video! Thanks ever so much for sharing!
You Sir, your skills, your shop and dedication to keeping this craft alive....two words.... National Treasure!
Wow that had to be super gratifying! Thanks for sharing!
how nice to watch this video ! My grandfather had such a shop and my father learned it while the job was going down with upcoming cars and tractors. In the late 40´s at war they converted cars with gasoline engines with wood gasifier. Greetings from Germany where all is so much smaller :-) !
Thank you what they have built there is a super job and the finest. Because these wagons to build of them in the whole world there are only very few that can still relive the skill and respect for that history can revive. You would have to dare these old ones who are standing there all back to life and restore that our grandson can still learn a lot from it Super
Danke das was sie da gebaut haben ist eine Super Arbeit und das Vom aller Feinsten . Denn diese Wagen überhaupt zu Bauen davon gibt es in der Ganzen Welt nur noch ganz wenige die das noch Können und Respekt dafür das die Geschichte wieder Aufleben kann . Man müsste diese Alten wagen die dort nach stehen alle wieder ins Leben zurück hohlen und Restaurieren das unser Enkel noch viel davon Lernen können Super
You have lovely poetic streak in you Dave. Great little video.
Great story, thanks for sharing!
It has to be so satisfying to see your work in action. What a blessing...
Hello Mr. Engel, I am a great fan of your videos. So even if I am far away from your hometown I like to follow all of your videos. I grew up in a small village in Austria. My best friends during my childhood have been the blacksmith, the cabinet maker, and the wagon maker. Watching them working, looking how they operated the machinery, used the tools I always asked them a lot of questions. I was fascinated by the work they did. So I am back a little bit in my boy-days when I watch your different projects and videos. They demonstrate the craftmanship which has almost gone away but is based on know-how, experience, knowledge and affinity to the skills our forefathers developed and cultivated. A couple of years ago I had the possibility to visit Furnace Creek, Visitor Center and read about the Borax mine in Death Valley. I just want to end with - keep going! You are doing a great job and - thank you very much - Gerhard A. Wührer
thank you Dave
You're so proud of those wagons! And you should be.
Thank you.
Excellent job on the Wagons
Friday evenings are not Friday evenings without an Engles Coach Shop video. Once again, I am in awe of what you accomplish. Thank-you, Sir.
what a sight. thanks as always.
Didn't see you pick up a hammer, piece of
metal, or a piece of wood.
Liked it just as much!
Dave, If I had made those wagons, I would have
gone on MUCH more than you have. You have
done some AMAZING things, but downplay the
results. The result of all your blood and sweat,
is awesome. I feel truly blessed, just to watch
you create.
steve
IMPRESSIVE.
Thanks.
would have loved to be their to see that in person thanks Dave and all the people who worked with you their
It was a good visit to be there and to say HI! to you all!! Great Video, Mr. Dave
You have given a great set of wagons to history, your work shows what those wagons look like better than the dried bones of the old ones. It is easy to now look at the old frames and see how they looked so long ago.
AND, you created works of art as those wagons are one of a kind pieces of sculpture, created by your hand. You are a true artist of the West.
Glad that the wagons finally got to their ancestral home, that must have been really special for you knowing the amount of time you put into re-creating them. Thanks for taking us along on that journey :)
WUAU ESTO ES REGRESAR AL PASADO Y VER COMO ERA EL VIEJO O ÉSTE 🌵
Amazing sight to see
If been to Death Valley in summer of 2017. It was very hot, that is why we started early at 4 am. A very nice sunrise. But it sure was worth it.
Harmony in motion!
Great to see the wagons in context of their original home. You deserve to be immensely proud of those.
Wonderful!
I take it that there's nothing done to preserve any of the wood in those old wagon's that they leave sitting out for display?
It's a humbling sight to see all the work you put in and how they've all come out. Beautiful sight to see, especially to see all 20 mules pulling.
Thank you for sharing. Cheers :)
I haven't been to Furnace Creek since 1973. The place sure has changed a lot. Death Valley does have a lot to see. From the ruins of the old Borax operations to Scotty's Castle but the best is the calico scenery of all the various colors of the landscape that go on for miles.
same here
How lovely those mules and beautiful wagon look. Thanks for sharing! One of these days I hope to make it back up to Bishop, Very pretty up that way. I'll look for that museum. By the way, I still use Borax, I'm glad it's still being produced.
it's been months since I've seen these the borax wagons and I'm still in awe of your work.
This was a pleasant surprise. I was glad to see our wagons on the road again. Thanks for following along and making this video for us to see. I really enjoyed watching you build and tell about the wagons, their history and the future of these new wagons. I guess anytime these wagons move you will be invited to be a part of the action. I hope you feel honored to be with them at any time because you are their daddy, you brought them back into existence. Again thanks for your time that you spend for my enjoyment.
l remember the 20 mile team models as a kid you could get off the box....gray and brown mules... I got gray and br other got brown....you had to build and harness it all..one of my very first models from the 60s....man....memories.
It must have been a very proud moment for you to see all the blood, sweat and tears and years of experience you put in. It can't be often you get to see your work in action.
It was a great pleasure to meet you at the Inn at Furnace Creek and really great to see in person the whole kit & caboodle and you were a feature story today in the Pahrump Valley Times.
when i was a foundryman a few years ago we built life sized bronze sculptures of the Borax wagons, mules, people, etc. it took forever; those wagons are huge. my crew(all 3 of us) did all the metal pouring, sandblasting and plasma cutting on them.
I had a tear in my eye watching this. This brings back fond memories of a very good friend who loved the Eastern Sierra and Death Valley. Jay passed some years ago and would have had a great appreciation for the work you do. You remind me of Jay, less the Jack Daniels and Lucky Strikes. You’re videos are top notch and if the coach bulking thing doesn’t work out you have a fall back. God Bless.
I can't believe those historic wagons are just sitting outside exposed to the elements. They definitely should be inside a structure.
Good job, Dave. I know we've all enjoyed watching this whole journey with you guys!
Just gives me cold chills to watch those wagons. Have grown up with 20 Mule Team Borax laundry soap. It is so gracious of you to take the time to share all of the building of the wagons and the parades. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing !
When the leaves change color in the fall, Death Valley is spectacular.
To know that the original wagons were made by a group of men and you Dave looked them over, took notes and measurements, and built a set of wagons that are probably better than the originals, by yourself for the most part.
What leaves? In Death Valley??
It’s great that you continue to tell the story of the Borax Wagons.
My step-granddad drove mule trains before medical school. He was quite the expert with the snake whip.
A really proud day for you to see "your" wagons hitched up and going for decent length trip. I am sure all the people watching had not the slightest idea of the tremendous amount of skill and hard work you put into their creation. Congratulations.
I have followed been watching your videos for a while now and really enjoy them tremendously. Thank you.
I enjoyed that so much. Thank you from the LONE STAR STATE.
Really nice to see your wagons in their native land. Must have felt good to have the crowd admiring your work.
It's great these masterpieces finally seen their ancestors. Kind of neat that this historic event happens to coordinate with the anniversaries.
You’re work has paid off and will be a great part of the Mule Team History. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wow Mr. Engels you have to be so proud to be no. one and part of history brought back to life. I was with you every step of each video building them. Outstanding Sir. And yes that was a awesome park
William Manley is my great great grandfather so its kind of cool to see this
This is great
History in motion is wonderful to see and experience. The 20 mule team borax wagons was always one of favorites. Even in the desert it has a sense of peace and serenity about it. Thank you Mr Engels for taping some video footage for us. Have a blessed weekend sir. Keep'm coming sir. 👍👍😊😊
Dave thanks for taking us along. I can only image the sense of pride you must have had seeing the wagons go home.
Why don’t they build a cover over those original wagons? You would think they would last a lot longer. Seeing that mule train and new wagons is an awesome sight. Great work!
"To see what the desert is like".
The only place I have been where you can hear your own heartbeat and be awed by the sights at the same time.
Very nice , and interesting . Hajj Ali
Hi Dave this is one fantastic vlog seeing Death Valley it is so beautiful one thing it is a real pity about all the old wagons etc being left out side to basically rot away from what I have seen understandably they have to be shown but it is the the what makes Death Valley after park.But if it was not for the likes of yourself I for one would never have seen or even know that it existed thank you for showing😀👍
Yes it is at the moment the only way we can see such fantastic places especially when you video it all such a loverly place and where you live hope family all very well take care 😀👍
Lord, she thanks us for having seen her films, but it is I who thank her, for the opportunity she gives me for the beautiful images I could see thanks again for her sacrifices, I am sure that in observing her work his heart was filled thanks again. Greetings from Catania
Such a great scene you helped create. Bravo, you're one of the guys who make this world better.
Fantastic! What a thrill to see your magnificent wagons near their historical home. Thanks for all you do to preserve this slice of history.
I cannot even come close to fathoming the amount of pride you must have felt! I think I am cutting onions!
Dave, I watched the build of the wagons with amazment but looking back at them now, I am overwhelmed by what an accomplishment you made happen. What you built is nothing short of historic art. I used to live in Charleston SC and can really appreciate revisiting history.
The Semi-Trucks of the old west...
New wagons look spectacular in their natural environment Hats off to the muleteers past and present.
I love watching you work, just realised I enjoy just listening to you too. Cheers man.
Brilliant Mr Engels. I had the privilege to stay at Furnace Creek ten years ago and your video brought it all back to me. Thank you for posting.
absolutely fantastic! You deserve to be very proud of your contributions to this history making event.
You are there at the right time of the year! Wouldn't want to visit in July, August, June, May or September!
And October can be real iffy!
So nice to see your fine workmanship on display in their home
As always, well done,sir.
You must beam with pride watching your hard work up there being pulled by mules and with people riding on board.
Fantastic finish to a job well done.
Magnificent work, and so nice to see it in action, in the valley.
At 15:04, if you watch closely, you'll see the ghost of Slim Pickens walk by. I guess the event was one he had to come back to be a part of.
Ya think?
LOL. I recall seeing an episode of DV Days with him in it where he played someone getting a job as a chain gang officer (?) - he fit the part well.
Even on video that is an impressive rig. While I can only imagine being there, I am happy for you that you were a part of it. Thanks for taking us along for a virtual ride.
Hope you 'busted some buttons' watching the fruits of your labor in motion. Your are a true artisan. Love watching your vids.
You must have been one proud papa to see those wagons in Death Valley. They are magnificent. I'm glad they will be housed out of the elements for display. They should last a thousand years.
Once again, thanks for hostin. That was a nice little documentary. You must have a great sense of accomplishment (as you should) seeing your “babies” all grown up and ready to do the same work as the originals. Kudos to you and everyone who helps to keep history alive for new generations. 😎👍👏
Awesome
Good video saludos a todos desde Argentina 🇦🇷