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Features: * "The Royal Gorge" is a publicity film made in the ;ate 1940s by Missouri. * Pacific, Rio Grande and Western Pacific to promote travel on their jointly operated heavyweight train between St. Louis, Missouri and Oakland, California. It presents footage of steam engines from all three roads, including DRGW doubleheaders. The scenery is superb through Royal George, over Tennessee Pass, along the Great Salt Lake, and winding down Feather River Canyon. Visits to cities along the way include many views of passenger stations, and there's even rail footage of a rail transit system at the Saltair Resort in Utah. * "Trouble at Troublesome" is an instructional film made by
...more about the Pentrex Video -- The Royal Gorge & Trouble At Troublesome 2 Tape Set
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Features: * Steam was king in Sacramento, California, in June 1999 when the California State Railroad Museum hosted Railfair '99 and the NRHS and R&LHS held their national conventions. Many of the major steam locomotives operating in the U.S. today plus dozens of other locomotives were in attendance to amaze and entertain an appreciative throng of over 175,000 visitors. * This video captures the big locomotive en route to Sacramento, covering events at Railfair '99, and filming the exciting NRHS/R&LHS excursions. * 3-12 hours, two video cassettes, color.
...more about the Pentrex Video -- Sacramento Steam 1999
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Features: At one time, America's passenger trains set the standard for rail passenger service throughout the world. Award-winning filmmaker, Richard Luckin, chronicles this heritage from the 1830s to the first decade of the 21st century, exploring trains that Americans remember and cherish. Famous trains like the Super Chief, 20th Century Limited, California Zephyr and Daylight are among those profiled. From wooded coaches to streamlined trains, from glass-topped dome cars to Amtrak's Acela Express, this documentary gives viewers an overview of our nation's passenger service for nearly two centuries. Also included are the American Orient Express and today's GrandLuxe Expre
...more about the RK PUBLISHING DVD -- America and the Passenger Train
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