by Highball Productions WIDESCREEN ONLY 75 mins * colour * narration ON/OFF

Regular Price £ 21

It's now known as one of the most dramatically exciting side-by-side steam locomotives scenes ever staged - UP 8444 and SP 4449 running on the parallel tracks leading up Cajon Pass. The two mighty locomotives were leaving the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal in 1989 and Pentrex camera crews were trackside and onboard to capture incredible footage of this once-in-a-lifetime event!

We begin with UP 8444's journey from Cheyenne, Wyoming in April 1989 and follow the powerful 4-8-4 across Wyoming, Utah, and Nevada, to California. With its matched set of 14 Armour yellow passenger cars, the train also included UP's vintage E-9 diesel number 951 and its new SD60M number 6085 which would also be on display during the festivities. Steaming across the Western landscapes and through scenic canyons, the 8444 looks fantastic.

Then, as both the SP 4999 and UP 8444 parade side-by-side into the LAUPT station, our camera catches the Grand Entry from the middle of the two tracks- it's a classic shot! We spend some time seeing the displays at the celebration, especially the photographers' special 3-across line up of Southern Pacific's and Union Pacific's E-9s and Santa Fe's F-7 vintage diesels.

The highlight of the show is side-by-side departure of SP 4449 and UP 8444 from San Bernardino over Cajon Pass, with UP running on the lower Santa Fe tracks and SP 4449 is on the upper SP line. You'll see amazing coverage all the way to Sullivan's Curve and beyond! Our DVD release of Steam to Los Angeles is one railroading adventure every railfan will want to own!

Ref S147 * 1 Hour 15 Minutes In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration

K-36 OVER CUMBRES PASS Ref S143 which was released in our February Newsletter proved to be extremely popular. Now The K-36 Cab Ride is the perfect accompliment. Both DVDs would be a great addition to any narrow gauge fan's collection.

NO NARRATION!

AVAILABLE ONLY IN WIDESCREEN FORMAT

A two part program, this DVD has Illinois Central steam power running in the 1950's in Illinois and Kentucky as steam was winding down. You'll visit the Paducah area and other locations on the Kentucky Division where 2-10-2's and 2-8-2's were the main freight power. Also included are some 2500 class 4-8-2's and 4-8-2 2613 on excursions in 1960 with footage not in our previous IC program. Some of the footage has live sound recorded on the film with the rest augmented by actual IC steam audio. You'll see how the Paducah shop was so important to the IC's steam operations and you'll see how those same shops cut up many of the steam engines.

Then, you'll return to Paducah in 1992 when ex-Nickel Plate Berkshire 765 ran a pair of excursions to Central City with dramatic footage as the engine runs across Kentucky Dam and Barkley Dam and many other locations.

Plus, we've added a bonus slide show of IC steam at Louisville and Paducah.

All together, it's a 75 minute program narrated by Danny Harmon, 95% color.

Chapter menu's and narration on/off.

by Highball Productions 110 mins plus previews * colour * narrated

We arrived early so that we captured some of the activity on Friday with the train being assembled for the weekend. We see 1225 moving around, and Flagg Coal Company 0-4-0T Number 75, which was given its original number, 2 for this weekend. Both engines are seen at Owosso as switching duties are performed.

On Saturday and Sunday we start before dawn, with sunrise scenes that accent the profile of the fine lines of this steam locomotive. We work two different lines on both Saturday and Sunday including the former New York Central line, and the former Ann Arbor line from Owosso, Michigan. During the days we are treated to several different runbys, that include reflection shots, grain elevators, and much more. In addition some period vintage vehicles are used with some of the runbys. There are scenes of 1225 on the turntable as it is serviced between runs.

Two camera coverage includes extra scenes at some locations, plus some spots where we could combine two camera shots into one runby. You won't want to miss this first-ever photo special for Pere Marquette 1225.

Featuring the historic railroad equipment of the Pacific Locomotive Association. 30-min.

Bonus Featurette: Highlights of the Annual "Train of Lights."

The Niles Canyon Railway's famous "Train of Lights" glitters in the crystal-clear night as it winds through the hills and canyons. Decorate your TV for the holidays!

Three railroads in the West schedule steam photo charters for the rail enthusiast. Featured are the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, the Heber Valley Railroad and the Nevada Northern Railway Museum. Steam trains are recreated as they were in the 1950's. Dramatic winter scenes in the Rockies and Watsach Mountains blend with the remote Nevada Desert. If you like steam locomotives charging upgrade with vintage equipment and billowing clouds of smoke, this programme is for you.

by Machines of Iron 51 mins * colour * narrated

Meet the Shay, the most popular steam locomotive on North America's rugged logging railroads.

Highly entertaining and informative. Discover the geared-locomotive design that "won the woods." Includes the famous Shay Races from Railfair Sacramento...at death-defying speeds of over 18 mph !!! (You had to be there to understand...or the next-best thing...Join us a SHAY: POWER TOUR.)

32 min. DVD in 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound

The Age of Steam Logging

* A vintage forestry-museum orientation film from 1965 restored.

* Acquaints viewers with the life of the early 20th century logger.

* Features historic steam logging films and photographs.

* Includes a new prologue about the original production. 28 min.

SPV have put these two fantastic 1/2 hour programmes together to make an informative, fascinating set!

by Golden Rail Video Two Disc Set Total 60 mins * colour & b/w * narrated

A great DVD for excitement and action that is sure to blow you away!!!!

We begin with a bit of history of the 6325 and the 4-8-4 class of engines, as we watch the 6325 at the Ohio Central's Morgan Run shops heading to the mainline for the test run. Also included are a few vintage scenes of Grand Trunk steam including a couple of 4-8-4's shot by the late Warren W. Scholl.

The first test run is to Dennison and return, with 6325 operating flawlessly with the short consist on September 5, 2001. On September 11, a tragic day in American history, we find ourselves along the Ohio Central with Chief Mechanical Officer Tim Sposato operating an Ohio Central Coal train, as we learn a little about Ohio Central freight operations and see the coal train.

On September 12th we watch 6325 on its last break-in run, this time with a 13 coach train. This operation had 6325 pulling the train from Dennison beyond Morgan run to Frazysburg, and things went great.

On September 22nd, the first public excursion was operated. The trip operated with the Ohio Central F-Units from Columbus to Dennison, where 6325 was positioned for the return leg to Columbus. This trip went well and there is coverage from multiple cameras on this and the final weekend in October 2001.

The final weekend in October featured another trip from Columbus, this time to Coshocton, with the 6325 handling the westbound portion once again. The engine performed flawlessly, including the dual runbys at Trinway which was a hit with all who witnessed them. These trips were sponsored by the Ohio Railway Museum.

Start with a visit to New England and 0-6-0 # 7470 at the Conway Scenic Railroad during fall colors. This railroad features a historic depot, roundhouse, and pleasant countryside. Next we head to Frankfort, Indiana and see two roundtrips with Nickel Plate Road 2-8-2 # 587 from Frankfort to Muncie, Indiana. We then visit the cab of Norfolk and Western 2-6-6-4 # 1218 and get a tour of the interior from the engineer and fireman who explain the controls in the cab between excursion runs. Our last segment in Volume One is Norfolk and Western 4-8-4 # 611 on a trip from Cincinnati to Portsmouth in 1990. The engine stalls on Peebles hill and has to have the rails sanded by hand to inch its way to the summit, an incredibly rare sight on mainline rails.

Volume Two takes us to New Brunswick, Canada and the Salem & Hillsborough Railroad. First wee see ex CN 4-6-0 # 1009 on several trips, both passenger and special freight trains arranged for our cameras. Then we enjoy rare scenes of ancient 4-4-0 # 29 in action on passenger trains. This video, shot in 1989, was the very last steam action for 29 as it later burned in a 1995 shop fire and is now on display in front of the CPR headquarters in Calgary. The next segment is a baseball special from St. Albans, WV to Cincinnati, Ohio with Nickel Plate 2-8-4 # 765 with some nice mainline running and a neat arrival view from atop Cincinnati Union Terminal. The last segment is a winter Santa Claus train with Kentucky Central 2-6-2 # 11 from Paris to Maysville, Kentucky in 1990. Nice sunshine and a Christmas wreath adorn the front of #11 while Santa waves to all from the rear platform of this festive steam special.

This is great steam action that can never be repeated as most of these do not run today. Menu feature allows segments to be selected. Live steam audio with minimal narration.

A mix of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, the finest steam mountain railroading offer the viewer the absolute best in video entertainment, combined with Green Frog's 5.1 surround sound! So sit back and enjoy these Rocky Mountain Steam Trains in this video spectacular!

Running a steam engine was more than a job... these locomotives were like family. Why? What made this "iron technology" so captivating?

THUNDER ON THE CANYONS is your exclusive VIP adventure pass. Experience a DAY-IN THE LIFE on one of America's premiere historic railroads... where steam still rules the rails.

Follow train crews of the Grand Canyon Railway day and night. See what it takes to keep their steam locomotives thundering across the beautiful high-desert.

This unique, feature-length documentary climaxes with an incomparable CAB RIDE in steam engine #4960 as she charges all the way up to the Grand Canyon.

Former CPR Consolidated #3716 was thundering above the orchards over the former Kettle Valley line at Summerland.

Canadian Northern 2-8-0 #2141 lead an impressive passenger train through the grasslands of the British Columbia interior.

Canadian Pacific's mainline played host to 'The Empress' with Standard Hudson 2816 rolling the varnish through mountains and over prairies between Vancouver and Calgary.

Also, see exclusive footage of the restoration work that has taken place aboard the CPR lake-boat S.S. Sicamous.

Cowboys, prospectors, loggers, ranchers, workers, and fortune-seekers suddenly ride in from all over the high desert and beyond to forge a town. That's what happened to Williams, Arizona in 1881-'82 but what was the thunder-clap that sparked this "stampede"?

It was the Santa Fe Railway. In 1881, the Santa Fe Pacific carved the first mainline across the state of Arizona...and nothing would ever be the same.

Back then, the Grand Canyon was considered nothing more than a "big hole" inside a forest preserve. Good for mining...and maybe "spittin' into". Prospectors were about the only ones really interested in it. So why did the Santa Fe Railway just a few years later jubilantly proclaim itself to be "The Grand Canyon Line"? Well, that's just part of the little-known history of the world's most famous National Park. ...the history that comes alive for you in Thunder From the Wild West. See how it got started...how it grew...and how it affected the people of the high desert Canyonlands.

Visiting the site of historic cattle ranches along the line gives you a glimpse of life in the high desert before and after the arrival of the Santa Fe Railway. And then later, you'll hear the story why the Grand Canyon Line whithered and was abandoned ...how it was nearly torn up ...and how it came back to life.

Massive comeback effort

Discover the new Grand Canyon Railway's race against time to bring the first steamer (#18) back to life from a 35-year slumber...while the whole world watched! Tour the locomotive shop where legendary steam locomotive #4960 was carefully restored...costing over one and a half million dollars!

First generation diesels are now almost as rare as steam locos. The new Grand Canyon Railway has those, too...an elegant fleet of ALCO passenger diesels. (Have you ever seen the engine-room of these old beasts? In Thunder from the Wild West you will.)

See moments frozen in time... snowy winter railroading with steam and first generation diesel equipment.

One of the most scenic and dramatic railroads in the world, the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad offers incredible views of colorful Colorado. Situated just off Interstate 70, forty-five miles west of Denver Colorado, the Georgetown Loop, with the majestic Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, offers a fantastic step-back-in-time experience.

The Georgetown Loop is owned by the Colorado Historical Society. In 2005 Railstar Corporation took over the operations and have done a great job carrying on the tradition of mountain railroading! Come ride the Georgetown Loop and witness steam Engine No. 12 as it challenges the 4.2% grade on its climb to the station at Silver Plume (30 mins).

Bonus Feature: See the classic wood burning engine "the Eureka" as it rides on the historic Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. Running between Antonito, Colorado and Chama, New Mexico, it is the last wood burner of its kind in operation (60 mins)!

An action-packed look at an industrial survivor.

The fascinating story of North America's last commercial mill still powered by steam.

Screaming machines, gut-instinct, quick-decisions, and steam power. This is industrial action the way it once was.

Hidden away in the lush forest of Oregon's Coastal Range is a 1930's-era sawmill almost untouched by time. Every morning the steam whistle of the feisty Hull-Oakes Lumber Company echoes off the nearby trees. The vintage steam-powered equipment is again fired-up to process old-fashioned long and large timber of Douglas fir for the world market.

Explore all the details of this fascinating mill from log pond to head rig. Everything from steam engines and boilers right down to the old straddle-carriers that scoot around the lumber yard. You'll crawl underneath for rare views of the mill works. You'll venture into the woods with the loggers for a first-hand look at forest operations. Thoroughly entertaining and educational. 112-mins.

BONUS: Servicing the mill is a 100 year-old rail line built by the Southern Pacific RR. What better way for us to get to the mill than to ride in the cab of the mill train. Adding to the intrigue is the Willamette & Pacific's locomotive #1801, an old Southern Pacific GP-9 decorated in its historic "black widow" paint scheme.

The Sierra Railroad is like getting two railroads in one -- the Sierra Railroad which carries freight, and Railtown 1897 Historic Park which is run by the State of California. The freight railroad operated with Baldwin S12 diesel locomotives. Railtown 1897 operates former Sierra Railway steam locomotives. In this production you will see an 1892 Rogers-built 4-6-0 and a Lima-built 3-truck Shay. Both steam and diesel power is highlighted in this look at the Sierra.

On Labor Day weekend 2001 the Sierra Railroad held it's first steam festival, The Iron Horse Roundup. The Sierra Railroad #28, a 2-8-0 Baldwin and Mason County #7 were the stars of the show. Former Southern Pacific #2467 a 4-6-2 Baldwin is also featured. There's a foot race between runners and a steam locomotive, hand car races, garden railways, and much more. TWO DISC SET

Southern Pacific's 4449 Daylight was painted black and became 4449 "Nightlight" for the BNSF Employee Appreciation Special. Machines of Iron followed the special across the Pacific Northwest to bring you this spectacular video. Scenes in and around Vancouver, WA, the Columbia River Bridge, Spokane Bridge, Sandpoint, ID, Horse Thief Lake, and the Cascade Locks are among the highlights of this show. 4449 Fireman Jack Wheelihan takes us on a tour of the 4449 cab and Doyle McCormick gives us the story on the "black" 4449. * 4449 Journey is 41 mins * 4449 Nightlight is 72 mins

Volume I - The East: Norfolk & Western: class J's in passenger service; class Ks, As, and Ys in freight service. Baltimore & Ohio: class S-1 2-10-2s switching and in mainline duty; class T-3s on the mainline; and class EM-1 2-8-8-4 Yellowstones hauling coal. Pennsylvania Railroad: a wide variety of locomotives in action at the Columbus yards and roundhouse; class J-1s doubleheading a coal drag. Nickel Plate Road: Berkshires and Hudsons hard at work on the NKP. Burlington: 4-8-4 Northern 5632 on an Illini Railroad Club excursion. Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range: a class M-4 Yellowstone in excursion service.

Air fares to distant parts of the world are fantastic value but, avoiding wasting precious time and knowing where to look for the most interesting railway hot spots, can be a real problem.

Long Haul features action from one of the most spectacular railway locations in the world -the mountainous State of Colorado USA.

With huge trains worked by multiple engines through spectacular scenery this is the very essence of American railroading and is completely different from anything in Europe.

You'll enjoy the very best of railroading that Colorado can offer, including:

Cumbres & Toltec Enjoy the wonderful Autumn colours and scenery along this part of the old Rio Grande's huge narrow gauge empire which climbs and twists for 64 mile to over 10,000 feet using Balwin 2-8-2s.

Durango & Silverton Enjoy stunning scenery with snow topped mountains along this fabulous narrow gauge steam line that runs for 90 miles through the rugged Animas River Canyon.

Georgetown Loop Located 45 miles west of Denver this engineering marvel was built in 1884. Connecting Silver Plume and Georgetown, towns over 2 miles apart, the track scales an elevation of 640 feet over mountainous terrain, requiring trestles, cuts, fills, loops, and curves.

Royal Gorge Railroad All aboard for an historic trip hauled by a distinctive F7-A along the 1,053 feet deep Royal Gorge.

Pikes Peak For 114 years, the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway (the world's highest cog railroad, the highest Colorado railroad AND highest train in the United States) has taken passengers to the 14,110 foot snowy summit of Pikes Peak.

This exciting program presents five different steam locomotives of five different wheel arrangements:

* Eastern Tennessee & Western North Carolina 4-6-0 #12

* Atlanta & West Point 4-6-2 #290 (New Georgia Railroad)

* Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum ex-US Army 2-8-0 #610

* Southern Railway 2-8-2 #4501

* Norfolk & Western streamlined Class J 4-8-4 #611

The program is hosted by Jim Boyd, Editor of Rail fan & Railroad Magazine. It opens with a visit to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, featuring recently-rebuilt 2-8-0 #610 pulling a chartered photo freight. Multiple runbys were performed at many scenic locations along the line. Regular passenger operations are also covered.

Next. handsome A&WP #290 - in authentic passenger livery - powers a chartered passenger excursion. Three runbys at the scenic South Peachtree Creek Bridge are included. Jim then follows two steam ferry runs, with classic SR -1501 hauling freight and powerful N&W 611 heading a passenger train.

As a special bonus, you'll see beautifully-restored ET&WNC narrow-gauge 4-6-0 #12 pull Tweetsie Railroad excursion trains. The stack talk is hot and heavy as the spotless green-and-gold locomotive works hard to surmount a 5% grade on the way to an imposing wooden trestle bridge.

Vintage film of U.S. Army 2-8-0s at Fort Eustis, A&WP steam and early diesel power, and Georgia Railroad first-generation diesels is also included.

Brand New Release! ROSS ROWLAND: Giant of Steam

Ross Rowland steam locomotive excursions began modestly with a series of High Iron Company trips in the mid 1960s featuring ex Canadian Pacific 4-6-2s and ex Nickle Plate Road 2-8-4 759. Ross next created the famous golden Spike Centennial Ltd in 1969 to celebrate the completion of the transcontinental railroad again featuring 759. The magnificent American Freedom Train followed in 1975 and '76. Pulled by several steam locomotives on a 21 month transcontinental tour visiting 138 cities and attraction 7,000,000 visitors.

In 1977/ 78 Ross developed the Chessie Steam Special to honour the 150th Anniversary of the B&O Railroad. More than 100 steam-powered excursions pulled by ex-Reading 4-8-4 2101 were run over the Chessie System. Two years later, another series of trips, dubbed the Chessie Safety Express were pulled by ex C&O 614. 614 rode the rails again in 1985 to help Rowland's American Coal Enterprises conduct test to develop a new generation of coal-powered locomos designed to lessen the dependence on foreign oil. Ross' most recent project was the Erie Limited a series of passenger excursions on New Jersey Transit's high-speed main line between Hoboken, NJ and Port Jervis, NY, between 1996 and 1998.

Re-Release!

C&O 614 CHESSIE SAFETY EXPRESS

Here is the story of the famous Chessie Safty Express excursions of the 1980/81 pulled by restored Chesapeake & Ohio class J3a 4-8-4 #614. This documentary presents the history of 614, from its days as a passenger and freight hauler on the C&O to its overhaul and operation in excursion service. Thrilling full colour trackside and in-cab scenes show the safety express in action at a variety of locations, including Baltimore's Camden Station, Harpers Ferry, 17 mile and Sand Patch grades, the James River line in Virginia and the scenic line between Huntington and Hinton, West Virginia. Narrated by Jim Boyd.

The Spirit of Mountain Railroading tells the story of the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. See Colorado on this breathtaking run through the San Juan Mountains to the historic mining town of Silverton. The Eureka engine, an 1875 wood-burner, runs its historic journey and celebrates over one hundred years of mountain railroading. 60 Min.

The Winter Holiday Train is a spectacular journey on the Durango and Silverton Railroad during that special time of year when everything is more magical. In this presentation you will ride through the winter wonderland of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado and experience an incredible trip on the Winter Holiday Train. 25 Min.

Freight Trains Across the American West documents the freight trains that make the runs from Grand Junction, Colorado to Salt lake City, Utah, through the historic towns of Thompson, Green River and Helper. Watch the Helper engines push the trains through Price Canyon and over Soldier Pass. Hosted by Doc Carver, this is a must for rail fans. 25 Min.

Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Enjoy the ride of this scenic adventure across the beautiful 64 mile stretch from Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado. Journey through sage brush plains, mountain tunnels, and over high trestles to the top of Cumbres Pass. Hear of how the railroad was saved when the Denver Rio Grande abandoned the line in the 1960's. All aboard! 70 Min.

Eureka's Incredible Journey on the Cumbres and Toltec joins the Eureka engine, the 1875 wood burner, as it makes a historic journey from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico. See the Eureka -the last one of its kind in operation-run the rails of the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad and hear the experiences of owner Dan Markoff and his crew. 60 Min.

Utah's Heber Valley Railroad is an excellent video presentation that follows the scenic route from Heber City to Provo Canyon, along Deer Creek Reservoir to Vivian Park. This 32 mile stretch is a wonderful excursion with engines 618 and 75 putting on a great show, so all aboard!

A very unusual DVD as steam power on freight trains was rare even in 1987 - 1989 when this programme captured some of the most unusual trips on NS trackage. We take you to;- Roanoke, Virginia; Lynchburg, Virginia; Portsmouth, Ohio; Stearns, Kentucky and Birmingham, Alabama to see 4 different engines on 5 different consists. See everything from mixed freights to a short caboose hop to a look at a 50-car hopper train from Roanoke on the grade to Christiansburg. See good closeups of each engine, plus the best locations on each line in this fast-paced video. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE :-

This program gives the history of the Daylight from 1937 to 1971 and features interviews with people who rode, operated, and managed this SP train for 34 years. Traveling a pathway first blazed by Spanish Padres between Los Angeles and San Francisco, SPs railroad's celebrated "Daylight" passenger train ran along 113 miles of breathtaking Pacific Coast shoreline. Away from the ocean, the train offered spectacular views of deep canyons, winding horseshoe curves, rolling hills and prosperous farm land. From its 1937 debut, the streamlined "Daylight" sported vivid red, orange, and black colours representing the golden state of California.

Newly discovered, 16mm colour film footage provides never-before-seen images of this famous train during its steam hauled days. The programme concludes by highlighting present day "Amtrak's Coast Starlight" as it travels over much of the same route once plied by the Daylight.

Disc 1

20 mins Promontory Story - Tells how the overland came to be built

35 mins Freight today on the Overland Route - UP hauling freigh from Oakland CA to the Sierra mountains

16 mins Passengers the California Way - From sleek Amtrak to "Muni"cars

Disc 2

61 mins Chasing the Challenger - Highlights of 844 & 3985 on 6 day trip to Sacramento fair in 1999

18.5 mins The Great Salt Lake Rail & Air Show - Helecopter shots of the locos crossing the famous 25 mile causeway.

31 mins Riding the Challenger - In the Cab through the Carlin & Palisade canyons and along the Humbolt River

Over the years Goodheart Productions has video taped many of the 261’s movements that were only one or two day affairs. Most were too small to be a stand alone programme and got passed by when bigger events came along. This DVD is a collection of those smaller trips, but as you’ll see, small doesn’t mean insignificant.

11th June 1994 Green Bay to Neenah, WI

24th & 25th September 1994 Trips out of Montevideo, MN

26th September 1994 The 60 car coal train that no one saw

27th September 1994 Campaign Train

29th & 30th 1994 Chanhassen to Bird Island Trips

22nd July 1995 Scanton,PA to Binghampton, NY round trip

12th August 1995 Scranton to Cresco, PA

19th & 20th December 1995 Sranton to Syracuse round trip

14th October 1995 Scranton to Cresco, PA

24th and 25th June 1997 Minneapolis to Galesburg, IL

29th & 30th August 1998 BNSF employee train - out of Chicago

The year 2004 marks the 20th Anniversary of one of railroading's most notable events-the famed excursion of Southern Pacific's beautiful Daylight 4449 steam locomotive and its matching trainset traveling from Portland, Oregon to the World's Fair in New Orleans and back. In this commemorative Combo DVD, you will be treated to two outstanding documentaries, giving you complete coverage of that spectacular and historic event.

World's Fair Daylight 1984 (60 Minutes)

Ride in the cab of Southern Pacific Daylight 4449 as the engineer and fireman put her through her paces across Arizona and New Mexico. Enjoy exciting aerial shots along the California coast as the Daylight speeds back to San Francisco. This award-winning program covers the Daylight and her 13 beautiful matched passenger cars from start to finish! (Produced by Video Rails in 1984)

By Daylight to the Fair (90 Minutes)

Pentrex cameras were on board and trackside to bring you the Daylight as it traversed every type of terrain from Portland down to Los Angeles, over to Phoenix, across Texas, and on into New Orleans for the World's Fair. On the way you'll pace alongside, ride aboard, and share the festivities with the enthusiastic crowds that greeted the train at every stop.

DVD Special Features:

Bonus footage: Included are 15 mintues of bonus footage filmed by the Southern Pacific Railroad showing the Daylight on its way from Bakersfield to Los Angeles via Tehachapi Pass!

Two hi-fi soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time.

Chapter Menus provide instant access to program segments.

by Goodheart Productions 80 mins * colour * narrated

60 mins * colour * hifi sound * narrated

The Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge San Juan Express that ran between Alamosa and Durango, Colorado, was a favorite subject for Otto Perry. He photographed and rode this train from 1941 to the end of operation in 1951. Travel over the line with us in all seasons, zigzag across the Colorado -- New Mexico border and over Cumbres Pass. As we pass through the small railroad towns of Chama, Monero, Dulce, Navajo, Gato, Ignacio, La Boca, and Florida enjoy the rich Southwestern culture preparing us for arrival in Durango, a narrow gauge paradise.

An added bonus is rare film from the Rio Grande's Santa Fe Branch. You will see the narrow gauge mixed train during its last year of operation on the Chili Line in 1941.

In the 1940s, Rocky Mountain Railroad Club member, Otto Perry and railroad photographer Woodrow Gorman captured the last remains of the once vast Colorado & Southern Narrow Gauge System on film. Scenes on the dramatic Clear Creek Line cover the Idaho Springs and Blackhawk/Central branches. Current footage of the rebuilt Georgetown Loop is included and vintage photos add another dimension to this program. The last remnant of the South Park Line from Leadville to Climax is shown just prior to standard gauging.

New York Central had chosen it's Niagara 4-8-4's in 1946 as the replacement for the famous 4-6-4 Hudson passenger locomotives. Just 8 years later, the Niagaras were running out there last miles inn passenger service as diesels forced them aside. Don Krofta captured the Niagaras and other steam on the Toledo Division as they run their final miles. Then, he continued shooting steam on the Norwalk Branch and later caught some dramatic diesel action in the same territory. If you like steam or New York Central (or both), get this programme. You'll be amazed at the content.