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| REDBIRD FAREWELL SPECIAL |
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Redbird Special: Ride a 6 car Redbird (1963 R-33 singles) charter excursion train through subways and over elevated trackage in May, 2002. Starting at 42nd St., travel on the 6 line South through the abandoned City Hall station, and then loop North over the lines of the old IRT 6 Line in the Bronx to the Westchester Yard, returning on the D Line, and later riding both the 4 and 1 lines, crossing the Broadway Bridge, and return.
3 hours on two dvds or cassettes.
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| NEW YORK TRANSIT TRIPLEX SPECIAL |
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Triplex Special: Travel over the lines of the old BMT in Brooklyn (with a little incursion into Queens) on a set of three 1927 D type Triplex cars on a charter excursion train in May, 2002. What a treat! These old 1927 cars run and sound great, with lots of traction motor and gear whine in the audio. Even includes spectacular scenes of the Broadway Junction steel bridges, now being dismantled. Also visit East NY yard. Most of the video in this program was taken from the head end, giving the motorman’s view of the tracks, including subway and elevateds. Hi-Fi stereo sound, and limited narration. Rock steady picture.
3 hours on two dvds or cassettes. $39.95.
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| LOS ANGELES' GOLD LINE |
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Los Angeles opened its new Gold Line light rail system on July 26, 2003. The 13.7 mile line is built on the right of way of the former Santa Fe Pasadena Subdivision. In this video you will see the entire line from Union Station to the end at Sierra Madre Blvd, including rock steady cab rides end to end in both directions! The video also includes extensive line side coverage showing you the downtown elevated section through Chinatown, the new bridge over the Los Angeles River crossing the Amtrak, Metrolink and Union Pacific tracks, and scenes along the beautiful right of way winding through the trees and residential sections of Lincoln Heights, Mount Washington, Highland Park, the high bridge over Arroyo Seco, South Pasadena, Pasadena, and scenes of the operations in the center of the I-210 freeway. In addition to the main program, there is an extended bonus section featuring the grand opening festivities for the VIPs and the media at L.A. Union Station, a look at some of the souvenirs, press releases, and other "goodies" given out by the MTA, a map of the line, and a gallery of still pictures, including some of the NIMBY signs seen along the right of way. The video is 90 minutes in length, plus bonus features, and is packaged in a durable plastic library case with a printed color cover. Video digitally recorded and mastered, with Hi-Fi stereo sound and limited narration.
Approximately 90 minutes. $29.95 for VHS or DVD Format.
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| DENVER LIGHT RAIL |
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Denver opened its highly successful light rail in December, 1994, with just 5.6 miles of track. Since then another 11 miles have been added, and the system runs from the north end of the city to Littleton. Two lines are currently operated; the C line from historic Union Station south, and the D line from 30th & Downing St. south.
In this video you will ride in the cab from Union Station southbound to the I-25/Broadway station, and northbound from Littleton/Mineral the entire distance to 30th St. Approximately half of the video was taped line side, showing you the downtown street running, the interesting operations along the BNSF/UP "joint line" with numerous freight trains running next to the light rail, and scenes along the right of way. You’ll also see landmarks such as Invesco Mile High stadium, the striking Millennium Bridge, and the three large flyovers, shown from the cab and line side.
Packaged in a durable plastic library case with a printed color cover. All scenes were taken during revenue operations, and the cab rides feature clear ambient sound and radio chatter. Video digitally recorded and mastered, with Hi-Fi stereo sound, limited narration, and blue skies. Rock steady picture.
Approximately 90 minutes. $29.95 for VHS or DVD Format.
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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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| SACRAMENTO '99 - 4 TAPE COMBO PACK SPECIAL |
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Get the 4 Sacramento '99 videos below for a special price of $99.96
Regular Price: $129.80 You'll save $29.84
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| SACRAMENTO '99 - OFFICIAL VIDEO OF NRHS & R&LHS CONVENTION |
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Covers McCloud Ry. steam trip with our new Xtreme-SteamCamTM, plus U.P. 844 Tehama, U.P. Feather River Canyon/Keddie Wye,
and Amtrak trips, Western Railway Museum traction action, San Francisco trolleys, Yolo Short Line steam freight,
Railfair 99 and U.P. 4466. Also features exclusive McCloud, 844, Feather River Canyon and traction cab rides, and more.
Plus 844+3985, 4449, 3751 and 2467 inbound trips to Sacramento. Digitally mastered in Hi-Fi stereo sound with narration.
Packaged in durable plastic library case with printed full color cover.
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| SACRAMENTO '99 - STEAM ON THE MOVE PART 1 |
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In June of 1999, Santa Fe 3751 and Southern Pacific 4449 traveled to Sacramento, California to participate in Railfair 99.
The inbound trips of 3751 from Los Angeles, and 4449 from Oregon to Sacramento are featured in this video. Scenes from
the famous locations such as the Tehachapi Loop and the Keddie Wye are highlights of the video. Also included is the
return trip of 3751 from Sacramento to Southern California. A special bonus section shows 3751 moving from San Bernardino
to its new home at the Redondo Roundhouse in January, 1999. This is a must have program for 3751 and 4449 fans.
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| SACRAMENTO '99 - STEAM ON THE MOVE PART 2 |
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In May of 1999, Union Pacific 844 and 3985 doubleheaded a special passenger train from Cheyenne, WY to Roseville, CA to
participate in Railfair 99, and the dedication of the newly rebuilt Roseville yard. This tape presents the entire six day
journey from Cheyenne, through Rock Springs, Ogden, Elko, Winnemucca, and Sparks, Reno, Truckee, over Donner Pass to
Roseville. In June the locos moved from Roseville to the California State Railroad Museum at Sacramento. A special bonus
section shows the newly restored SP 2467 Pacific and SP5326 GP9 in Black Widow colors moving from the Bay Area to
Sacramento, and into the Museum grounds for Railfair. This is a must have program for fans of UP and SP steam.
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| SACRAMENTO '99 - FEATHER RIVER EXPRESS CABRIDE |
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Ride in the cab of the Feather River Express on June 26, 1999, from Oroville to Keddie in this remarkable video. See the
entire trip through the windshield of UP 9326 C40-8 as it pulled the Sacramento 99 NRHS and R&LHS passenger special over
the route of the former Western Pacifics California Zephyr. There is no passenger service through the Feather River
Canyon, making this video an extraordinary opportunity to view the whole trip, right from the cab! Includes all of the
famous spots such as the James Loop, West Fork Bridge, North Fork Bridge, Poe, Pulga, Merlin, Rock Creek Trestle, Tobin,
the Honeymoon Tunnels, Virgilia, Paxton, and the famed Keddie Wye. All bridges and tunnels are shown in their entirety.
Digitally mastered with Hi-Fi sound. Rock steady picture with no shaking or vibration. No narration for the true cab ride
experience. Includes handy printed location guide so you can follow along using the counter on your VCR. A really
outstanding cab ride. 2 Tape Set.
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| SURF LINE COMMUTERS |
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Exciting passenger action on the fabled "Surf Line" between Los Angeles and San
Diego is featured in this newly revised program. You will see Amtrak Surfliner,
Metrolink, and Coaster trains, along with freight action and Santa Fe steam
locomotive No. 3751 in Los Angeles and at Fullerton Railroad Days. Also includes
scenes from Metrolink's first day of operation at Union Station, and head-in scenes
along the coast. Fully narrated with useful information about milepost locations and
radio frequencies. Highlights of the speech given by Amtrak CEO Alexander Kummant
to NARP in Los Angeles on March 17, 2007 are included as a bonus feature. Hi-Fi
stereo audio. Running time: 91 minutes.
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| U.P. STEAM ACROSS THE ROCKIES |
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Official video of the UP 844 Royal Gorge Steam Special, also Tennessee Pass and Soldier Summit. Lots of pounding steam
action!
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| CHEYENNE STEAM TRAIN |
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Official video of the Denver Post Cheyenne Frontier Days Train. Features cab ride in the 844, and steam action from
on-board and lineside.
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| U.P. 844 BACK ON THE TRACKS! |
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1996 Iowa and Illinois excursion, with visit to Milwaukee, E9 trip to Union, and Belvidere, Plus 844 return to Clinton,
IA. A fine performance with no diesels behind 844.
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