The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad
was an engineering marvel and a technological nightmare. The Union Pacific
built westward from Omaha, and the Central Pacific eastward from Sacramento,
hoping they would someday meet. The work crept inch by grueling inch across
the forbidding continent and the treacherous Sierras. Here is the epic tale
of that decade-long struggle to forge an iron link across the untamed West.
50 minutes.
#0RV5852
Take an insightful journey through freight train
history! You'll tour Union Pacific's massive Bailey Yard, the greatest freight
transportation system in the world; go inside a General Electric locomotive
factory to see today's powerful diesels in production; ride along in a BNSF
diesel as it climbs Cajon Pass; visit the port of Long Beach, California, to
witness the incredible bustle of intermodal train traffic; learn about the
evolution of freight cars and the demise of the caboose; and much more. 50
minutes.
#0RV8074
Price: $24.95
"The Creek" - DVD. Coon Creek Junction, Minnesota.
Visit Coon Creek Junction - which sits in the northern
Minneapolis suburb of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, at the point
where the Burlington Northern Santa Fe's Staples Sub from
Minneapolis to Fargo comes together with the Hinckley Sub
from Minneapolis to the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior -
for an awesome display of BNSF trains along with a wide
variety of motive power from Canadian Pacific (ex-Soo Line),
Union Pacific (ex-C&NW), and Canadian National at one of the
Twin Cities' busiest railroading spots. Color, 1 hour.
#0RV6726
Price: $24.95
1522: Mountain of the Ozarks - DVD. This program follows restored St.
Louis-San Francisco engine #1522 - an earth-shaking 4-8-2
Mountain steam locomotive - throughout the country,
displaying full-bore action on 12 different trips! You'll
view 1522 on her Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, to Chicago freight
break-in runs, double-headed action with Union Pacific #844
and Norfolk & Western #611, several trips out of St. Louis,
visits to Atlanta and Birmingham, and more. Color, 53
minutes.
#0RV5968
Price: $29.95
8444 Down
Deschutes & 4449 Over the Siskiyou - DVD Combo. You'll thrill to this exciting
color footage! First, you'll view Union Pacific's #8444
4-8-4 - the last steam locomotive delivered to UP - as it
crests the Blue Mountains of Oregon, leads an excursion
train down the magnificent Deschutes River Canyon, and
crosses Idaho and Wyoming. Then, you'll follow Southern
Pacific's #4449 Golden State class 4-8-4 as she heads a
promotional train - heralding the merger of Southern Pacific
and the Rio Grande Railroad - on the scenic Siskiyou Line. 1
hour.
#0RV5966
Price: $29.95
Railroads in Wartime Volume 1-3 - DVD. This three-volume series features
an entertaining variety of classic films produced during
World War II and the Korean War to showcase the importance
of American Railroads. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 30 min.
Volume I
Includes the rare U.S. Government film Troop Train,
featuring armored vehicles, tanks, motorcycles, and Army
personnel being loaded onto a special train. Lifeline of
the Nation highlights the moving of war materiel from
coast to coast and shows Liberty Ships under construction.
Volume II Railroads and National Defense, produced during the
Korean War, is a full color film highlighting the building
and moving of war material from coast to coast by rail. A
fascinating featurette describing the making of the war
movie The Train and two very rare Lionel train TV
commercials are also included.
Volume III Loaded for War, a color film produced by the Santa Fe
railroad during WWII. The rebuilding of 2-8-2 3723 from a
rusting "old slobberbucket" into a practically new
locomotive is a highlight of this exciting program. A
featurette on the making of the famous war movie Von
Ryan's Express concludes this fine program.
#0RV9017
Price: $39.95
A Railfan's Adventure in the Cornbelt - DVD-R. This program presents eight days of railfanning in
east-central Indiana and central Illinois. You'll view BNSF at La Grange and
Galesburg, Illinois; Union Pacific and CSX at Watseka/Woodland, Illinois;
Norfolk Southern on the "automotive artery;" and much more! Each train is
identified with on-screen graphics - which include symbol, origin and
destination - and informative narration. 3 hrs. 30 min.
#0RV5742
Price: $24.95
A Trainwatcher's Film Scrapbook Volume 1 -
DVD-R. The first volume in this two-volume set presents
passenger and freight action from across the nation including roads such as B&O,
Erie, New York Central, Grand Trunk Western, FEC, L&N, Milwaukee Road, Southern
Pacific, Rio Grande, and many others. Captured by Gordon Sandstrom on 8mm film
between 1958 and 1974, this program features a short section of steam shot at
Dallas Union Terminal in 1961. Color, 1 hour.
#0RV6970
Price: $29.95
ACE: Altamont Commuter Express - DVD. Stockton to San Jose.
This program explores the Altamont Commuter Express - which operates on former
Southern Pacific and Western Pacific lines between Stockton and San Jose,
California - in 2005 and '06. You'll view every station on the line, F40PH-3C
locomotives, meetings between ACE and Union Pacific trains on the mostly
single-track route, and the trains of Union Pacific, BNSF, Amtrak California,
California Northern, Niles Canyon Railway, Caltrain and Santa Clara County's VTA
light rail. Includes a bonus photo library with 99 vintage images! 1 hr. 50 min.
#0RV2088
Price: $29.95
Air Horn Symphony - Volume 1, CD. Volume 1. Captured in the early 1970s, these are the
sounds of Nathan and Leslie horns used on first- and second-generation diesels
of the Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Union Pacific and others. Recorded in
echo chambers high in the Sierras as well as along double-track speedways of the
SP, you'll be treated to several meets, true whistle artists and more. So enjoy
these sounds of Nathan M5s and P5s, and Leslie S3s and S5s, most of which cannot
be duplicated today.
Be sure to also get Vol. 2 from this amazing series (RA0008)
#0RA0003
Price: $14.95
Air Horn Symphony - Volume 2, CD. Captured in the early 1970s, these are the sounds of
Nathan and Leslie horns used on first- and second-generation diesels of the
Southern Pacific, Western Pacific, Union Pacific and others. Recorded in echo
chambers high in the Sierras as well as along double-track speedways of the SP,
you'll be treated to several meets, true whistle artists and more. So enjoy
these sounds of Nathan M5s and P5s, and Leslie S3s and S5s, most of which cannot
be duplicated today.
Be sure to also get Vol. 1 from this amazing series (RA0003)
#0RA0008
Price: $14.95
Alcos & The Minnesota Commercial - DVD. This program takes you to the Minnesota Commercial
switching terminal and transfer railroad located in the Midway area of
Minneapolis and St. Paul to view its fascinating Alco diesel roster - which
includes the C424, M630, RS-20, RS-23 and RS-27 - hard at work as well as trains
on the connecting railroads of BNSF, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Amtrak and
others. You even take cab rides on two Alcos and a GE! Color, 1 hr. 50 min.
#0RV3150
Price: $35.95
Alcos in the Corn Belt - DVD. In this program featuring the Alco-powered trains of
the Kankakee, Beaverville & Southern and Indiana Hi-Rail in Indiana and Illinois
in 1993, you'll view rare RSD-15 alligators (in which you'll take a cab ride!)
and other vintage diesels - including RS-11s, C425s, C420s and an S-4 - in
mainline freight and yard switching duties; the connecting railroads of Illinois
Central, CSX, Union Pacific and Conrail; the Toledo, Peoria & Western; and more.
#0RV3159
Price: $35.95
All Aboard Volume 7 - DVD-R. Each episode of All Aboard, a series that aired on PBS
in 1997, showcases a unique element of railroading. You get two exciting
episodes on each volume, or you can buy the complete set on a special 3-pack DVD
for the greatest savings! Color, 56 minutes each.
Volume 7 (Episodes 13 and 14): Superb footage of the Union Pacific Railroad’s
Wyoming coal trains and operations in its western mountain regions is followed
by a journey to the St. Louis area in the 1960s for a look at railroading in
transition.
Be sure to see the other 12 volumes in this exciting series.
#0RV6676
Price: $19.95
All About Trains for Kids- DVD. Featuring real trains, toy trains, steamers and
diesels, this fun-filled program will delight kids - and kids at heart - of all
ages! You'll journey back to the days of steam locomotives to view Milwaukee
Road's Hiawatha passenger train, learn how to build a train layout, take a rare
peek inside a steel mill to see the role trains play, view Union Pacific's
Challenger, and discover the story of a lucky dog who became the mascot of the
U.S. Postal Department and rode on mail trains and boats all over the world.
Color, 1 hour.
#0RV5799
Price: $14.95
Along the New River - DVD-R. Follow CSX coal trains as they rumble deep into the
heart of West Virginia on the New River Sub. You'll start out in Hinton then
follow the tracks though Prince, over the mountain to Thurmond, and along the
gorge to Montgomery, enjoying trains from spectacular overlooks and up close and
personal at trackside. There are even visits from Union Pacific and Amtrak as
well as brand new SD70ACe units along the way. Color, sound, 1 hr. 30 min.
DVD-R. Widescreen, optional narration.
#0RV5873
Price: $29.95
American Steam. A Vanishing Era. Take the ride of a lifetime aboard
some of America's legendary steam trains! This full-color, 3-DVD compilation
includes Steam in the '50s and '60s, which covers classic railroads and
excursion steam; Twilight of Steam, which highlights the last days of Norfolk &
Western steam - including Y- and A-class articulated locomotives - as well as
other roads; and Steam Giants Across America, which features Union Pacific Big
Boys and Challengers… and even DM&IR Yellowstones. Color, 3 hours.
#0RV5904
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Articulateds - DVD-R. Enjoy footage of the two largest steam locomotives
running today: Union Pacific's 4-6-6-4 Challenger 3985 and Norfolk & Western's
2-6-6-4 Class A 1218. When these two leviathans were restored and took to the
rails, they stimulated questions about performance and technical differences
between them - and this video gives you the answers. So climb aboard for cab
ride footage and enjoy fabulous trackside scenes as you pace two of the greatest
articulateds ever. Color, 1 hr.
#0RV6550
Price: $29.95
Assault on Snow - DVD. This video takes you on exciting snow removal
expeditions during early 1988 when heavy snowfalls blanketed rail lines across
Wyoming and Colorado. You'll see the struggle to free three FP7s stuck in a
massive snowdrift, a Union Pacific rotary snowplow clearing the snowbound
Coalmont Branch, and more. Color, 1 hr. 2 min.
#0RV6548
Price: $39.95
Best of the Midwest Volume 1 - DVD. This series presents exciting, nonstop 1990s rail
action at a host of hot spots throughout the Midwest. From Class Is to Regionals
and from passenger specials to coal drags, this rail journey has it all!
Volume 1
This volume takes you through Missouri, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska where
carriers such as Kansas City Southern; Union Pacific; Illinois Central; BNSF;
Nebraska Northeastern; and Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern throw everything from
modern AC4400s to an obscure BL20-2 into the fray. 1 hr. 7 min., Color.
#0RV5767
Price: $29.95
Best of the Midwest Volume 2 - DVD. Best of the Midwest. This series presents exciting,
nonstop 1990s rail action at a host of hot spots throughout the Midwest. From
Class Is to Regionals and from passenger specials to coal drags, this rail
journey has it all!
Volume 2
This leg takes you through South Dakota, Nebraska, Illinois, Wisconsin and other
locales for more looks at colorful Regionals and Short Lines - such as Dakota
Southern and Nebkota - along with heavy-haulers Union Pacific, BNSF and Canadian
Pacific. 1 hr. 37 min., Color.
#0RV5769
Price: $29.95
Best of the Midwest Volume 3 - DVD. This series presents exciting, nonstop 1990s rail
action at a host of hot spots throughout the Midwest. From Class Is to regionals
and from passenger specials to coal drags, this rail journey has it all!
This volume takes you through Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin
where carriers such as I&M Rail Link, Wisconsin Central, Canadian National,
Union Pacific, CSX, BNSF, Canadian Pacific and others run a variety of diesel
locomotives, including the SD38-2, SD45, SD70 and GP11. Color, 1 hr. 21 min.
#0RV9128
Price: $29.95
Big Boy Combo Part 1 - DVD. These incredible programs capture the mystique, power
and sheer mass of Union Pacific's famous 4-8-8-4 Big Boy in grand fashion.
Part 1. Enjoy two different programs, starting with a Union Pacific publicity
film that shows the evolution of UP steam up to the impressive 4-8-8-4 Big Boy.
Includes cab shots and a look at Big Boys being serviced. In the next program,
you'll visit the Cheyenne Shops - the base of operations for Big Boys - to tour
the coal chute and facilities where Big Boys were serviced, hear stories of the
men who worked on these machines, and more. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 23 min.
Be sure to see Part 2 of this series (RV6339).
#0RV6338
Price: $29.95
Big Boy Combo Part 2 - DVD. These incredible programs capture the mystique, power
and sheer mass of Union Pacific's famous 4-8-8-4 Big Boy in grand fashion.
Part 2. You'll enjoy two more great programs. The writer and director of a Union
Pacific publicity film shares the challenges his camera crews faced - such as
pacing sequences and cab rides - while filming the movie. You'll also get a
sense of what it was like to run a Big Boy up Sherman Hill. Big Boys on TV is a
1950s NBC Lucky Strike Theater drama about the life of a Big Boy engineer that
includes some exciting in-cab footage. It even includes vintage commercials that
aired with the program. Great family viewing! Color and B&W, 2 hr. 20 min.
Be sure to see Part 1 of this exciting series (RV6338).
#0RV6339
Price: $29.95
Blue Mountains - DVD. Travel with the Union Pacific through Oregon's rugged
Blue Mountains for a feast of mountain railroading second to none. You'll watch
diesels - using 36,000 horsepower worth of muscle - work massive 14,000-ton
grain trains over backbreaking 2.2% grades at locations such as Telocaset,
LaGrande, Hilgrad, Motanic and Meacham in a fascinating look at the rigors of
railroading in the snowy mountain crevices of the Northwest. Color, 1 hr. 30
min.
#0RV6373
Price: $24.95
Blue Mountains Volumes 1-3 - DVD. This DVD includes three programs that feature action
on the staggering grades and daunting summits of the Blues - the 200-mile
segment of Union Pacific's Oregon Division main line - in the early 1990s.
You'll view Dash 8-40CWs, SD40-2s, C36-7s and SD60s on the 2.2% grades of UP's
roughest helper district; ride the cab of a GE Dash 8 and get an engineer's view
from a helper set on the rear of a UP freight; and travel the 56-mile "snow
zone" of the Blue Mountains in the dead of winter. Color, stereo, 3 hours.
#0RV9140
Price: $29.95
Challenger '82 - DVD. This fascinating story of Union Pacific 4-6-6-4
Challenger No. 3985 begins with rare 1975 footage showing the proud giant
being removed from the Cheyenne, Wyoming, roundhouse for display at the
depot, its return to the shops for restoration, its testing in the Cheyenne
yards, and its first road test a week later. Then the highballing kicks in!
You'll watch in awe as No. 3985 doubleheads a freight train with Union
Pacific 4-8-4 No. 8444, thrill to pacing scenes of No. 3985 running an
excursion train through scenic Weber Canyon, and more. 55 minutes.
#0RV7401
Price: $39.95
Change in the Tehachapi 's - DVD. BNSF's Mojave Sub
This program takes you along BNSF's Mojave Subdivsion from Barstow to
Bakersfield, California, in the spring of 1999 to view a variety of colorful
BN/SF and UP/SP merger locomotives as they cross the Mojave Desert and the
Tehachapi Mountains. You'll view heavy traffic in the mountains; a surprise
visit from Union Pacific DDA40X locomotive #6936, the sole operating example
of the "Centennial" type and the largest operating diesel-electric
locomotive in the world; and more. Color, 2 hours.
#0RV5061
Price: $35.95
Chicago & North Western - DVD-R. Mainline West
Shot just prior to the merger with Union Pacific, this program features C&NW
action on the busy line between Chicago, Omaha and Fremont. Commuter and
transcontinental freight traffic share these rails, making for an exciting
mix of motive power, rolling stock and run-though trains. Highlights include
first, second and third generation diesels; The California Zephyr with Metra
E units at the point; hump and container yards; massive bridges; historic
"flashbacks;" and more. Color, 2 hrs 30 min.
#0RV6171
Price: $49.95
Chicago & North Western's Western
Division Vol. 1 - DVD. The Cowboy Lines.
Experience a part of history as you watch the C&NW operating on its west end
lines before certain sections were abandoned and the Union Pacific Railroad
took over. You will see historic footage of the Norfolk to Chadron line with
the last train before its abandonment on Dec. 1, 1992. Other action includes
coal trains in Wyoming and local runs to Crawford, Nebraska, and up the
Colony Line to South Dakota. Color, 85 minutes.
#0RV8332
Price: $29.95
Chicago & North Western Vol. 2 - DVD. Remembering the Cowboy Lines.
Catch some of the last footage shot of C&NW before its merger into the Union
Pacific system in April, 1995. You'll travel across the original "Cowboy
Line" from Norfolk to Chadron, Nebraska and throughout western Wyoming as
you enjoy footage leading right up to the last historic train operation
under the C&NW. You'll even catch a glimpse of C&NW's former route being
worked by the colorful Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern's "Mount Rushmore"
diesel. "The Cowboy Line" lives on! Color, 90 minutes.
#0RV8333
Close Up 3985.
You'll enjoy spectacular footage of Union Pacific's Challenger 4-6-6-4 3985
at work on freight and passenger trains. Following a brief history on the
Challenger - which includes color archival film - you are whisked away to
Cheyenne, Wyoming where 3985 blasts up Archer Hill at 55 mph. Highlights
include exciting trackside, in-cab and pacing sequences, along with
locomotive mounted minicams that capture thrilling close-ups of drivers,
rods and valve gears. Color, 1 hr.
Pacing the Challenger.
This program features uninterrupted side-by-side pacing sequences of Union
Pacific 4-6-6-4 Challenger 3985 on westbound freight and passenger trains
between Omaha, Nebraska and Cheyenne, Wyoming. You'll thrill to start-ups,
meets, exciting views of both sets of drivers in action, and crystal-clear
audio. The pacing camera features rock-steady views of this leviathan in
action with no distracting movements or vibration. Color, 1 hr.
#0RV6566
Price: $39.95
Columbia River Gorge, Volume 2 - DVD. Union Pacific's Portland Subdivision
With its nonstop railroading and spectacular vistas, the Columbia River
Gorge is one of America's top railroading hotspots. This volume jumps across
the river to follow Union Pacific's Portland Subdivision back to Portland.
You'll view potash unit trains, mixed freights, stack trains and Amtrak's
Pioneer as well as motive power such as SD40-2s to SD60Ms and SD70Ms, Dash
40-CWs, AC4400-CWs, GE AC6000s, Geeps and more. Color, 2 hrs. 18 min.
#0RV7051
Price: $29.95
Conrail Hot Shots in New York - DVD-R. CThis series presents exciting run-by footage - shot
in the Buffalo, New York, area in 1998 - of a myriad of Conrail diesel
locomotives. The tour begins at Conrail's Seneca Yard and continues west on the
"Chicago Line" with stops at Lake View, Angola, Dunkirk and Brocton. You'll even
see Buffalo Southern, Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and CSX diesels as well as
manifest, intermodal and unit trains. Color, 1 hour.
#0RV5693
This series presents exciting run-by footage -
shot in New York and Pennsylvania in 1993 - of a myriad of Conrail diesel
locomotives. You'll view Conrail diesel power as well as Southern Pacific,
Union Pacific, Cotton Belt, Gilford and Norfolk Southern diesels and Truc
Trains, unit trains, mixed freights and Amtrak passenger trains. Color, 1
hour.
#0RV5691
Price: $29.95
Conrail Hot Spots West - DVD. See "Big Blue" along the most revered hot spots of its
western system - including Cleveland Drawbridge, Berea Tower, Galion, Marion,
Toledo, Elkhart, South Bend, Porter, Hammond, Muncie, Terre Haute, St. Elmo and
Effingham - along with mixed run-through trains with power from roads such as
CSX, Illinois Central and Union Pacific. It's an impressive show that even
identifies each Conrail train's departure and destination cities. Color, 2
hours.
#0RV9108
Price: $29.95
Conrail's Bee Line - DVD-R. Travel back to the late 1980s for classic footage
of Conrail along the busy former Big Four line between Union City, Indiana
and Bellefontaine, Ohio that features "Big Blue" mixed and time-sensitive
freights rumbling east through Ansonia, Dawn, Hardin, Sidney, Quincy, Degraf
and other locations. It's a memorable trip that even includes motive power
from the likes of Union Pacific, Cotton Belt, MoPac, Chicago & North Western
and Grand Trunk along the way. Color, 1 hour.
#0RV5549
Price: $24.95
Crawford Hill, Part 1 - DVD-R. Crawford Hill is a 12-mile, 2.2% grade on the
Burlington Northern located in northwest Nebraska between Crawford and
Belmont. This two-part series features the motive power, equipment and
"pusher" operations needed to tackle this difficult line.
Part One. This program includes spine-tingling sights and sounds of SD40-2s
and C30-7s assisting long eastbound coal drags from the Powder River Basin;
unit trains on the line's two large curves (one of which mimics the Pennsy's
famous Horseshoe Curve); motive power assignments from neighbors KCS, Santa
Fe and Union Pacific; and more. Color, 1 hour.
Make sure you see Part Two: DVD-R (RV6785)
#0RV6783
Price: $24.95
Crawford Hill, Part 2 - DVD-R. Crawford Hill is a 12-mile, 2.2% grade on the
Burlington Northern located in northwest Nebraska between Crawford and
Belmont. This two-part series features the motive power, equipment and
"pusher" operations needed to tackle this difficult line.
Part Two. Exciting "pusher district" action continues. You'll enjoy busy BN
rail action at Cascade Green; learn about the motive power and horsepower
needed to operate the Crawford Hill line; see trains from Kansas City
Southern, Santa Fe and Union Pacific; and more. Color, 1 hour.
Don't miss Part One: DVD-R (RV6783)
#0RV6785
Price: $24.95
CSX River Line in New York
- DVD-R. Enjoy several AC6000CW units amongst the variety
of CSX motive power that you'll enjoy at New York locations such as Valley
Cottage, Haverstraw, West Point, Storm King, Mountain Overlook, Newburgh,
West Park, Kingston, Saugerties, Alsen, Coxsackie and the Selkirk Yard area.
Also includes visits from Conrail, BNSF, and Union Pacific, including an
SD70M with the new "Wings" herald. Filmed in 2001, color with narration, 1
hr. 30 min.
#0RV6974
Price: $29.95
Dayton's Bluff - DVD. This program takes you trackside to view the
action on the BNSF and Canadian Pacific lines at Dayton's Bluff in St. Paul,
Minnesota. You'll see run-throughs and interchanges by Union Pacific, I&M
Rail Link, Twin Cities & Western, Minnesota Commercial and Amtrak; visit
additional key St. Paul locations such as the Robert Street Lift Bridge and
Park Junction to view trains from Chicago & North Western, CSX, Soo Line,
Southern Pacific, and others; and more. 1 hour.
#0RV8437
Price: $29.95
Denver & Rio Grande Western - DVD. Filmed just prior to the merger with Union
Pacific, this program features some of the most thrilling Rio Grande
railroading you've ever seen! You'll enjoy four seasons of coverage that
includes a climb to the summit of Tennessee Pass, joint mainline operations
between Denver and Pueblo, action through the ominous Royal Gorge, and more.
You'll even take two spectacular cab rides, one up the Front Range to Moffat
Tunnel and the other through the Royal Gorge. Watch out for falling rocks!
Color, 2 hrs. 15 min.
#0RV6327
Price: $29.95
Denver Light Rail - DVD. Visit the Mile High City for a look at a thriving
modern light rail system. You'll ride in the cab from Union Station
southbound to the I-25/Broadway station, and northbound from
Littleton/Mineral along the entire distance to 30th Street. You'll then go
trackside to see downtown street running, watch the unique "joint line"
operations alongside BNSF and Union Pacific freight trains and visit
landmarks such as Invesco, Mile High Stadium and the striking Millennium
Bridge. Color, 100 min.
#0RV8919
Price: $29.95
East to Green River! - DVD-R. Visit Union Pacific's busy main line between Weber
Canyon, Utah and Green River, Wyoming for exciting action in bright winter
conditions. You'll see a four-unit SD70ACe lash-up headed by a Western
Pacific paint scheme, C44-ACTEs leading a wide variety of freights, and
more! Widescreen, 1 hr. 30 min.
#0RV8148
America's Greatest Steam Trains
This incredible six-disc DVD set showcases some of the finest steamers to ever
pound the rails. Each program features different "contemporary" steamers - such
as Milwaukee Road 4-8-4 #261, Mt. Rainier Heisler #2, Frisco 4-8-2 #1522 and
Union Pacific 4-6-6-4 #3985 - in main line action across America, while special
features offer a fascinating look back at steam locomotive operations, side
trips to colorful railroad exhibits, cross-country journeys, and more. Color, 12
hours.
#0RV8106
Journey to northern California's three famous
mountain passes - the Shasta Route, Feather River Canyon and Donner Pass -
to view exciting Union Pacific diesel- and steam-powered action. You'll
thrill to the spectacular scenery and amazing Union Pacific power, including
4-8-4 Northern #844 and 4-6-6-4 Challenger #3985 lashed up to pull a 22-car
passenger train over Donner pass! Color, 55 minutes.
#0RV7327
Price: $29.95
Flags, Flairs and Wings - DVD-R. Union Pacific’s SD70Ms Across the Southwest.
This video takes you across Union Pacific’s busy Southwest mainlines in New
Mexico, Arizona and California where its newest SD70Ms lug long freights
though scenic hot spots such as Steins Mountain, the Dragoon Mountain, the
Salton Sea and San Timeteo Canyon on Beaumont Hill. The SD70Ms’ colorful
"Building America" flag livery and snarling diesel engines make for quite a
show. Color, 2 hrs.
#0RV6415
Price: $35.95
Fostoria - DVD-R. Iron Triangle
Fostoria, Ohio provides railfans with up to 140 trains per day from the
combined efforts of CSX and Norfolk Southern. Here, you'll enjoy two days of
rail action captured from dawn to dusk as train after train, including cameo
appearances by motive power from BNSF and Union Pacific, pounds the three
heavy mainline diamonds - locally know as the Iron Triangle - with a mix of
unique consists. Color, 2 hours.
#0RV5864
Price: $35.95
From the Twin Ports to the Twin Cities -
DVD. This video takes you along BNSF's exciting
Hinckley Subdivision, which runs from the twin ports in Duluth, Minnesota
and Superior Wisconsin to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Commodities traffic to and
from the ports makes for many interesting trains, and the contrast of
beautiful Minnesota scenery and modern urban cityscapes is breathtaking.
Along the way, you'll see Milwaukee Road's 261 on the BNSF Employee Special
and freight action from Canadian Pacific, Canadian National, Union Pacific
and more. Color, 1 hr. 40 min.
#0RV8339
Price: $29.95
Go Coastal 3-Pack - DVD. This three-disc collection - which includes
Coastliners 1, Coastliners 2 and Surf Line Commuters - takes you on a scenic
rail journey from San Diego to San Luis Obispo, California, to view trains from
Amtrak, Coaster, Metrolink, Southern Pacific, and Union Pacific operating on the
legendary Surf and Coast Lines. Includes pre-merger Southern Pacific freights
with unique lash-ups, excursion steam, Metrolink's first day of operation at
Union Station, a ride on Amtrak's sleek ICE demonstrator train, and more! 4
hours.
#0RV7133
