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| RAILS TO THE KENAI |
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Ride the Alaska railroad from Anchorage to Seward, with a side trip to Whittier. You'll see the scenery of the Turnagain Arm, glaciers, the longest road (and rail) tunnel in North America, all from the train, moose, and of course the trains in the stunning scenery. At Seward, you'll take a boat ride to see the Kenai Fjords National Park and it's glaciers and wild life, take a plane ride to see brown bear fishing for salmon, and take an up close and personal look at the Exit Glacier. Full musical accompaniment, and narration to tell you the history of the area and the Alaska Railroad. Taped in July, 2004, with the full cooperation of the Alaska Railroad. 90 Minutes. |
| TRACKS OF THE BEAVER |
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Follow the Tracks of the Beaver, Canadian Pacific between Exshaw, Alberta and Revelstoke, British Columbia through the totally stunning scenery of the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. You'll see the scenery, the wildlife, take side trips to the Takakkaw Falls, Johnston Canyon and Mount Revelstoke. You'll see elk, bear, mountain sheep, mountain goats, bald eagle and osprey. You'll ride in the cab in the Mount Mcdonald tunnel, the longest in the western hemisphere, and see the incredible engineering feat of the spiral tunnels. Full musical accompaniment, and narration to tell you the history of the construction of the routes through Kicking Horse Pass and Rogers Pass, plus a descrition of the trains and locomotives you are likely to see on the route. 90 Minutes. |
| SCENIC ALASKAN RAILROADING - WHITE PASS & YUKON |
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Thrill to Scenic Mountain Railroading in Alaska! The WP&Y awoke in 1988 after a five and a half year slumber. The White Pass & Yukon Route Revival has continued to gain momentum. See the best of Steam and Diesel action from 1997,2000 and 2004 in the most spectacular of settings!
Ridership records of over 400,000 were set in 2004. See multiple train action with GEs, ALCOs and Baldwin # 73. More action from 1997 and 2000 includes Steam Doubleheaders. Cab rides both steam and diesel show you the engineers perspective. History of the Klondike Gold Rush, scenic views along the line and an interview with Skagway's Steve Hites help fill out the story of this most incredible Narrow Gauge, whose time has come again!!!
This breathtaking and scenic video of our beloved Alaska is a new and not a used item and is available on both VHS or DVDR
formats at no additional charge. This very affordable choice is yours! Best of all is that the video is a full 96 minutes long!
So what are you waiting for? All aboard to the great Alaskan countryside!!!
VHS or DVD-R $24.95
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Visit the main station in Cologne, Germany for intensive passenger train service under the superb arched
glass roof. Lots of ICE trains of both styles, plus electric hauled intercity and local services, both
emu's and dmu's and a diesel hauled passenger train. Then it's off to trackside to see trains at speed,
then we visit busy Cologne West for passenger and freight trains, both electric and diesel, with a variety
of different power and operators. 2 Hours. |
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Steam in the Winter treats you to winter steam railroading on three railroads! Enjoy stunning mountain scenery in the mountains of Utah on the Heber Valley Railroad, winter on the high desert on the fantastically preserved Nevada Northern Railroad, and heavy, mainline railroading on the Ohio Central System.
These re-created freight trains evoke memories of regular service steam long ago. If you like steam railroading, you’ll love the great steam action in this program!
- Enjoy 4-8-4 #6325 as she storms along the Ohio Central mainline.
- Thrill to the mountain vistas and 2-8-0 #618 on the Heber Valley.
- Step back in time as 2-8-0 #98 re-creates a mine run on the Nevada Northern.
Running Time: Approx: 90 minutes.
Includes narration & natural Train sounds.
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| BOSTON AND MAINE VOLUME 1 |
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Ride the head end of a mainline passenger train from South Acton to the bumping post in North Station.
Step off the power and watch the rush hour parade of steam and diesel commuters. Then we ride the head
end on the Concord and Montreal into Woodsville, just before the line was abandoned. Cab rides through
Hoosac, on the Central Mass line and many other delights.
55 minutes, color, stereo sound, narration and maps.
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| MINNESOTA STEAM SPECTACULAR |
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Come along and join C. Vision Productions as we capture the finest steam action in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! 2003 and 2004 was an exciting time for steam enthusiasts in Minnesota as two classic locomotives pulled excursions on Canadian Pacific rails.
Milwaukee Road #261 returned to its home rails on Canadian Pacific’s River Sub in October of 2003. This line is the old Milwaukee Road main line from the Twin Cities to Chicago. The 261 once pulled freight on these rails and this excursion was the first time the engine rolled down these tracks since being rebuilt.
In the summer of 2004, Canadian Pacific’s Hudson #2816 paid a visit to Minnesota for several excursions. We capture the 2816 as it pulled a special for the Milwaukee Road Historical Association on the River Sub. Then the 2816 joined with the 261 for a double header excursion for the National Railway Historical Society and the 2004 Grand Excursion on the Mississippi River.
C. Vision cameras don’t stop there. We follow the 2816 on a journey over the C.P.’s Paynesville Sub as the Hudson heads for home in Calgary. Then, just when you think all the action subsides, we add a bonus scene with Canadian Pacific’s F-Units leading a Kentucky Derby Special in the spring of 2003 over the Paynesville Sub.
You’ll feel “right there” as you view great steam and diesel action, all with natural sounds and no narration. Enjoy the beauty these locomotives display in “Minnesota Steam Spectacular!”
Natural Hi-Fi Sound, No narration
Running time 79 minutes
Copyright 2004, C. Vision Productions
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| WORLD'S SCENIC RAILWAY DVD |
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Enjoy three spectacular White Pass & Yukon feature programs in the eye-popping sharpness of DVD.
Ride with the engineer in Engineer's Point of View to experience the thrill of this railroad from the locomotive
cab and listen to the engineer's stories about railroad operations.
You'll enjoy the history of this international treasure in Gold Rush Railroad.
Don't miss rare historical motion picture footage, some in color! See steam and diesel locomotives, a rotary snow plow, and freight
as well as passenger trains. Learn how this railroad helped build the Alaska Highway during World War II and how it reduced the 6
month ordeal of travel to the Klondike gold rush to a 6 day journey.
Watch Scenic Railway of the World for a guided excursion on a railroad that hangs from mountains decorated with waterfalls,
lakes, glaciers, forests, eagles and bears. The DVD includes an additional 9 minutes in three short specials that are not on the
VHS-tape set that we also offer. One special is on the restoration of the rotary snow plow, another on steam loco 73 and the third
on the Gold Train that ran all the way from Skagway to Carcross in 1997. The producer of these programs lived in Whitehorse and
spent a decade shooting this footage. Living near the railroad allowed him to shoot footage in the best weather possible,
images you don't want to miss on DVD.
146 minutes.
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| CURTIS HILL |
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Curtis Hill, Oklahoma is still a major bottleneck on BNSF's former Santa Fe transcon between
Chicago and Los Angeles. The east slope of the hill was double tracked in 1995, the west side
is currently being double tracked, but there is still the single track over the Cimarron River.
Curtis Hill is also the location of the longest continuous curve on the former Santa Fe between
Chicago & LA. Loads of action, with fleeted trains, lots of different power. Taped in May, 2004.
90 Minutes VHS OR DVD
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| THE TRAINS OF LAFAYETTE |
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Lafayette, Indiana is a long-time railroad hot spot. In this program, you’ll visit Lafayette, and experience the railroad action it has to offer. Between 1994 and 2000 a massive railroad relocation took place, and you’ll see the new alignment, and how trains now roar through town.
But to appreciate the new bypass, you’ll also travel back to 1994 and see how things USED to be, complete with trains running through the middle of downtown streets.
In addition to seeing trains in Lafayette proper, you’ll visit each one of the lines that spoke out of town, and the interesting variety of railroading that each offers. If you like contemporary railroading, then this program is a must!
Features:
- See the new bypass, including Lafayette Junction and the relocated Big Four depot.
- Travel back in time to 1994 with street running on CSX’s old Monon trackage
- 1994 footage of Norfolk Southern’s old Wabash provides more perspective.
- Ride through Lafayette Jct on a New York Central passenger train in the 1950’s.
- See action on each line that spokes out of town, including semaphores on the old Monon, and Alco’s on the Kankakee, Beaverville & Southern, as well as plenty of shots of Norfolk Southern’s old Wabash line east and west of town, and NS’s old Nickel Plate line in Frankfort!
You’ll enjoy plenty of contemporary railroading in this fine program.
Running time Approx 90 minutes.
Now Also Available in DVD for $24.95
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| A PASSENGER TRAIN IN THE ROCKIES |
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Take a unique journey on the rails of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in the Rocky Mountains, as we view a steam passenger train
from in front of the train. Through special arrangements with the railroad we chartered a passenger train, and an escort train to use as a
camera platform and videotaped the entire trip from Chama, New Mexico to Cumbres, Colorado. 90 Minutes. More Details Here
Now available in DVD for $24.95
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| A FREIGHT TRAIN IN THE ROCKIES |
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What's better than a passenger train trip chasing you? Well how about a second trip up the mountain, but this time engine #484 (a 2-8-2)
pulls a freight train of 10 cars and caboose. This is maximum tonnage for this locomotive on this piece of railroad, and 484 puts on quite a
show. 90 Minutes. More Details Here
Now available in DVD for $24.95
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Special: Purchase both Chased By A Steam Trains Videos/DVDs (Vol 1 & Vol 2) for only $44.95 |
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| BIG STEAM'S LAST STAND - WINTER ON JINGPENG PASS |
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China's Jitong Railway is the last big steam hauled main line in the world, with double headed QJ 2-10-2's taking trains over
Jingpeng Pass. We visited Jingpeng Pass in Mongolia in February, 2003 to take in the sights and sounds of big steam working hard,
and what a trip it was. We visted the shops at Shenyang to see QJ's being overhauled, the sheds and shops at Deban (it's like
travelling back in time 50 years) then watched the action over Jingpeng Pass, visited the CTC room at Shangdian, watched
servicing at Jingpeng and had a cab ride over the pass. What an experience being on the second engine working hard upgrade
through a tunnel! Awesome big steam action!
VHS and DVD both priced at $35.95
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| HOT SPOTS 13 - WILLIAMS JUNCTION, ARIZONA |
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Williams junction is the point that the Phoenix line branches off from BNSF's transcontinental main line. Join us for two days of hot action around the junction, with power from UP, SP, KCS, CN, WC, CSX, NS & SOO in addition to the rainbow of colors from BNSF, including warbonnets!
VHS and DVD both priced at $24.95
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| OHIO STEAM SPECTACULAR |
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If you enjoy great looking steam action, and hard-working steam sounds, this is the tape for you. In 2002, the Ohio Central
Railroad, renowned for its restoration of steam engines, sponsored some photo specials that were the first for former Grand
Trunk Railway 4-8-4 #6325. In June, the big 4-8-4 sported the Grand Trunk front Number Plates, and authentic logo on the tender
sides, for the first time in over 40 years. This immaculately restored(by the Ohio Central steam crews), has been a hit with
steam fans in the United states since its first trips in the fall of 2001(See our "6325 Return to Steam" video for more on 6325).
More Details Here
DVD/VHS Both $29.95. The DVD has extra runby footage, music video, and extra previews. Approx 90 Minutes
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| NEW JERSEY LIGHT RAIL |
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Ride the Newark City Subway and the Hudson-Bergen Line in this recent look at New Jersey transit and light
rail operations. In this video you will ride in the cab from Newark Penn Station through the subway to
the new Grove Street Station, and in the cab on the new Hudson-Bergen light rail line from Newport to
the end of the line. Also includes line side action and street running, and visits to the shops of both
lines. Also see the old PCC cars in storage, awaiting sale to other cities such as San Francisco.
This program is 90 minutes. Taped in May, 2002. Packaged in a durable plastic library case with a
printed color cover. Cab rides feature clear ambient sound and radio chatter, with a minimum of talking.
Video digitally recorded and mastered, with Hi-Fi stereo sound and limited narration. Rock steady picture.
Approximately 90 minutes. (VHS OR DVD)
Either format $29.95
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