Take a "head end" ride aboard an Amtrak F40PH diesel engine
pulling the Vermonter passenger train through the
picturesque New England countryside from Northfield to
Hartford, Vermont, in 1997. Besides viewing all the rail
action and stunning scenery, you'll even hear in-cab
conversation about locations and other points of interest. 1
hour.
#0RV2336
Take a "head end" ride aboard an Amtrak F40PH diesel engine
pulling the Vermonter passenger train through the
picturesque New England countryside from Walpole, New
Hampshire, to Hartford, Vermont, in 1997. Besides viewing
all the rail action and stunning scenery, you'll even hear
in-cab conversation about locations and other points of
interest. 1 hour.
#0RV2337
Price: $29.95
Tracks Ahead Season I - DVD Tracks Ahead is an award winning,
critically acclaimed series that has aired on Public
Television since 1990. Hosted by Spencer Christian, its
magazine-style format and unique topics appeal to audiences
of all ages and interests. Volume 1 of Season 1 (1990)
includes: the history and present operations of the
Cleveland Rapid Transit system; an HO scale layout which
models the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in the 1950's;
an amazing wood carver, David Warther, whose talents created
remarkable railroad models; the collection of former Lionel
Corporation owner Richard Kughn; toy collector Ed Green's
tinplate trains; a premier train collection at the
Indianapolis Children's Museum; a visit to a radio
controlled live steam garden railroad in California; a photo
essay on America's continuing love of trains and
railroading; a visit to the Northern Railcar wheelshop to
investigate how maintenance on railroad car wheels and
trucks is performed; artist Gil Reid; Horseshoe Curve and
the Railroader's Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania; an N gauge
layout that models the famous Tehachapi loop; the Amtrak
Midwest repair facility in Chicago; railroad photographer
Wendell Murphy; an exemplary American Flyer layout; circus
trains; an O gauge traction layout; railroad artist Russ
Porter at his home in a converted Chicago, Joliet and Elgin
private coach; a visit to the California State Railroad
Museum in Sacramento, California; a look at an historic
Pennsylvania landmark, Roadside America; the Roaring Camp &
Big Trees Railroad in California; the Chicago Elevated
System; railroad author Jim Scribbins; and a turn of the
century HO scale layout. Color, 4 hours.
Volume 2 of Season 1 includes the Denver and Rio Grande's
Moffat Tunnel; the Train Collector's Association Museum in
Strasburg, Pennsylvania; railroad author Bob Baker; a model
live steam club operation in Wisconsin; renown railroad
collector and former Walt Disney animator, Ward Kimball; a
model railroad set in logging country; an operating
interurban museum at Trolleyville, USA; a profile on the
Milwaukee Road; a premier railroad dining experience on
Scenic Rail Dining; a Lionel layout at The Train Barn in
Kalamazoo, Michigan; railroading publisher Don Heimberger; a
visit to the William K. Walthers manufacturing company; the
Chicago & North Western intermodal yards; the Santa Fe
Piggyback operations in Chicago; a look at an operating
railroad museum in North Freedom, Wisconsin; the Milwaukee
Model Railroad club; one of the oldest railroad clubs in
America; a visit to the Lionel factory to see how toy trains
are made; railroad historian David Myers; the Cuyahoga
Valley Model Railroad club in Cleveland, Ohio; a close look
at a 15 inch gauge live steam railroad circling the
Milwaukee Zoo; a visit with Stan Roy, who can operate
twenty-seven trains at the same time on his Lionel layout;
railroad historian J. David Ingles, a historical profile of
the Milwaukee Electric Railroad and Light operation; visits
the Pennsylvania State Railroad Museum; the O gauge layout
at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry; an operating
session on the old Kalmbach layout; the Milwaukee, Racine
and Troy Railroad; a profile on the Minneapolis Commercial
Railroad; and a talk with authors and publishers Tom McComas
and James Touhy. Color, 3 hours.
#0RV8352 Price: $29.95
Winds of Change - DVD-R. California Zephyr 1949-2005.
Follow "the most talked about train in America" - the famed
California Zephyr - from its inception in 1949 to today.
You'll enjoy an original promotional film featuring the CZ,
climb aboard for rides during the 1950s and '60s, see
changes that led to the train's demise during the waning
years of passenger travel, and follow the CZ's rebirth as
Amtrak's San Francisco Zephyr and, later, the California
Zephyr once again. Color, 1 hr. 30 min.
#0RV6735
Price: $24.95
A Day at Stockton - DVD. Located in the heart of
California's Central Valley, the city of Stockton is a
railfan's paradise! This program takes you to the
intersection of the BNSF and UP high-speed, double-track
main lines running through Stockton in March, 2008, to view
every train from late morning until late afternoon. You'll
see regular freights, light engine movements, a UP local
pulled by a pair of patched SP and Cotton Belt Geeps, the
Amtrak San Joaquin and Altamont Commuter Express trains, and
more. 1 hr. 30 min.
#0RV2089
Price: $29.95
A Salute to Soldier Summit - DVD-R. Get a last look at the pre-merger
Denver & Rio Grande along the scenic Utah Division between
Salt Lake City, Utah and Grand Junction, Colorado. You'll
watch mighty Rio Grande trains sporting high-power diesel
lash-ups weave through the aspen- and pine-covered Wasatch
Mountains on their way to Soldier Summit; visit hot spots
such as Thompson, Grassy, Helper, Castle Gate and Gilluly;
enjoy a stunning sequence of Amtrak's California Zephyr
racing into a setting sun; and see a colorful circus train,
spectacular autumn colors, and more. Color, 1 hour.
#0RV6532
Price: $39.95
Above the Rails! Combo - DVD. This DVD features two programs -
Above Southern California Rails and Above 3751 Over
Cajon - that lift you up into the skies over southern
California for an incredible look at railroading from the
vantage point of a jet helicopter!
In Above Southern California Rails, you'll go skyward
to follow Amtrak trains and BNSF freights along the Surf
Line near San Clemente, check out the newly rebuilt BNSF
yards in San Bernardino, examine Union Pacific's West Colton
Yard, race the Talgo trainset, witness container operations
in the harbor near Los Angeles, and more.
In Above 3751 Over Cajon, you'll view Santa Fe 4-8-4
Northern #3751 as it travels from Los Angeles, over Cajon
Pass, to Railfair '99 in Sacramento. You'll view the engine
and tender being pulled out of Redondo Roundhouse in
preparation for the trip, then follow the special train to
see spectacular views of Sullivan's Curve, Mormon Rocks, the
climb to the summit, Mojave Narrows, fast running across the
high desert to Barstow, and more. Color, 1 hr. 57 min.
#0RV9196
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
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
All Aboard Volume 1 - 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 1 (Episodes 1 and 2): Visit the Colorado Railroad
Museum and three Colorado narrow gauge tourist railroads,
then ride on Amtrak’s California Zephyr to visit with the
train crew and interesting passengers.
Be sure to see the other 12 volumes in this exciting series.
#0RV6670
Price: $19.95
All Aboard Volume 8 - 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 8 (Episodes (15 and 16): Take a ride aboard Amtrak’s
Empire Builder that includes interviews with the crew and
scenery second to none, and then sit back and enjoy a
showcase of Canada’s handsome steam locomotives in the
1950s.
Be sure to see the other 12 volumes in this exciting series.
#0RV6677
Price: $19.95
All Aboard! American Train Journeys, Volume 2 - DVD. Florida East Coast Railway &
Amtrak's California Zephyr
This program takes you on thrilling journeys on two
legendary routes. First, you'll travel on the Florida East
Coast Railway from Jacksonville to Miami, visiting numerous
Florida landmarks - including the juncture with NASA's
railroad at Cape Canaveral - along the way. Then, it's time
for a scenic 2,400-mile ride aboard Amtrak's California
Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco. Color, stereo, 2
hours.
#0RV9318
Price: $9.95
All Aboard! American Train Journeys, Volume 3 - DVD. The Empire Builder & The Chama
Turn.
This program showcases Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger
train and the closing days of Denver & Rio Grande Western
freight operations. In The Empire Builder, you'll view
spectacular aerial shots, tour the engine room and cabins,
and more. In The Chama Turn, you'll view the Rio Grande
route between Antonito and Chama, including the famous
narrow gauge line between Durango and Silverton. Color,
stereo, 1 hr. 40 min.
#0RV9328
Price: $9.95
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
Along the New River - VHS. 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.
#0RV5874
Price: $29.95
America & the Passenger Train - DVD. In this documentary exploring
America's passenger trains from the 1830s to today, you'll
view early wooden coaches, streamliners, dome cars, Santa
Fe's Super Chief, the California Zephyr, the Southern
Pacific Daylight, New York Central's 20th Century Limited,
the American Orient Express, GrandLuxe Rail Journeys,
Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, and much more, including
Amtrak's Acela Express. You'll even take a rail journey
through Mexico's Copper Canyon! Color and B&W, 1 hour.
#0RV6248
Price: $24.95
America By Rail 4-Pack Set - DVD. This 4-DVD collection includes four
spectacular rail programs that feature some of the most
breathtaking rail journeys in North America. Colorado's
Scenic Train Rides showcases 14 Colorado rail trips that
include a ride through mining towns, a climb to Pike's Peak,
and a visit to the Cumbres & Toltec steam railroad.
America By Rail: Winter Wonderland is the winter trip of
a lifetime from Chicago to Washington D.C. aboard Amtrak's
Cardinal. America By Rail: Route of the Southwest Chief
whisks you from Chicago to Los Angeles aboard Amtrak's
luxurious Southwest Chief. And All Aboard the Potomac
Eagle threads you through the picturesque mountains of
West Virginia aboard the Potomac Eagle, a fully-restored
1950s-era passenger train. Color, 5½ hours.
#0RV5042
Price: $29.95
America's Scenic Rail Journeys - DVD. Climb aboard for the most
remarkable train adventures in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
This 2-disc, four-volume collection reveals the spectacular
natural beauty of North America as you ride the Amtrak
Adirondack from New York City to Montreal, ride the Coast
Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle, take an excursion on
the Napa Valley Wine Train, tour Los Angeles' Union Station,
roll through the majestic mountains of British Columbia on
the Skeena passenger train, enjoy an excursion through
Mexico's Copper Canyon aboard restored 1940s and '50s
passenger cars, and much more! Color, 3 hrs. 36 min.
#0RV9256
Price: $39.95
Amtrack - The Surfline - VHS. Amtrak
Few Amtrak railroad programs can match the scenic beauty and
raw excitement of this one! This meticulously documented
program - that includes both trackside and cab ride footage
- follows every mile of Amtrak's spectacular Surfline from
San Diego to Los Angeles. Highlights include a look at every
station along the route, the famous Carlsbad wooden
trestles, rare cab rides aboard Amtrak's powerful Dash
8-32PWH and F40 locomotives along the scenic California
coast, nearby Santa Fe freight action, and more. Color, 1
hour.
#0RV5754
Price: $29.95
Amtrak 20 - DVD-R. 1971-1991.
All aboard for an historic look at the National Railroad
Passenger Corporation’s - known as Amtrak - first twenty
years, including events that led to its creation. You’ll be
there on day one as a 17-car train departs Chicago Union
Station, witness "the rainbow era" when trains sported a mix
of equipment and colors, watch name trains such as the
Empire Builder evolve, see motive power ranging from E units
to Turbo Train to Metroliners, and visit yards and stations
across the country. Color, 1 hr. 35 min.
#0RV6751
Price: $24.95
Amtrak 30 - DVD-R Climb aboard Amtrak's passenger
trains and witness the changes of the 1990s. Action includes
the Sunset Limited between New Orleans and Florida, the
Northwest Talgos, the debut of Viewliner sleepers and the
experimental European high-speed trains that paved the way
for the Acela. You'll also see Amtrak advertising, witness
changes in rolling stock, locomotives and stations and see
how Amtrak is positioning itself for the future. Color,
stereo, 90 minutes.
#0RV8590
Price: $24.95
Amtrak Accomodations & Services - DVD-R. Have you ever wondered what it
would be like to ride coast to coast on an Amtrak train?
Here is a look at such an experience as seen through the
eyes of a mother and her son. You'll get a close up look at
coach, club and custom class seating; sleeping car
accommodations; lounge and dining cars; on-board services
and amenities; and more... you may never want to fly again!
Color, 37 minutes.
#0RV6041
Price: $24.95
Amtrak Cab Ride - DVD-R. Night Train to Manhattan
Climb aboard Amtrak's #177 for an exhilarating cab ride on
the Northeast Corridor. You're in the head end of an
electric AEM7 departing from New Haven, Connecticut, on a
chilly winter night, experiencing one of the busiest
sections of the NEC as you pass through Bridgeport, Stamford
and New Rochelle; ride over the famous Hell Gate Bridge; and
plunge into the 4-mile long tunnel under the East River at
60 mph before pulling into New York's Penn Station. Color. 1
hr. 40 min.
#0RV5413
Price: $29.95
Amtrak Cab Ride - The Springfield Line - DVD-R. New Haven to Springfield.
Climb aboard Amtrak train #160 for a high-speed cab ride
between New Haven, Connecticut, and Springfield,
Massachusetts, on a gorgeous spring day in 2005. From the
cab of your ultramodern P42 diesel locomotive, you'll hear
the growl of the big General Electric unit, take in railroad
chatter, and polish the welded rails at blistering speeds.
Color, 1 hr. 20 min.
#0RV5448
Cab Ride from Kansas City to
Chicago Series. Take a high-speed rail trip from Kansas City
to Chicago at the head end of Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Your
view is entirely from the cab of a sleek P42 Genesis diesel,
and minimal narration lets you hear all of the natural
sounds. Color.
Vol. 1: Kansas City to Carrollton. Highlights include a view
of Sheffield Jct. while a new flyover was being built,
crossing the Missouri River, and joint trackage with Norfolk
Southern freight trains. 90 min.
Be sure to also see other volumes in this exciting series:
RV8312: Vol. 2: Carrollton to Baring. Highlights include
interesting commentary and "chatter" from the crew and a 90
mph sprint down the rails. 90 min.
RV8314: Vol. 3: Baring to Ormonde. You'll travel through
Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois, cross the mighty Mississippi
River and hit speeds of 90 mph on the straight-aways. 90
min.
RV8316: Vol. 4: Ormonde to Mendota. You'll "drive" the Chief
over a connection once used by the Santa Fe and Burlington
Route at Cameron, glide into Galesburg, and rocket across
the old "Q" through Illinois farm country. 90 min.
RV8318: Vol. 5: Mendota to Chicago. Your final leg of this
journey takes you from rural Illinois farmland to the heart
of Chicago itself. You'll ride down the Burlington's famed
"Racetrack" and wind your train across a maze of steel
rails. 1 hr, 45 min.
