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MRL Montana Mainline Part 2...Helena to Sandpoint
In MRL Montana Mainline Part 2, we return to Helena in the dead of winter as trains prepare to do battle with Mullan Pass. A strong Canadian storm system slammed into the Rockies sending the mercury below zero while a quintet of MRL's EMD SD70ACe's put on a fantastic show shoving heavy trains to the summit. This is a mountain railroading at its best with 2.2% grades, numerous curves and high trestles.
Shot in January and July of 2011, you will see the MRL taking on Mullan Pass in all types of weather as it climbs to the continental divide at Blossburg via the famous Mullan Tunnel. The action doesn't stop there, as trains race west along the 3rd, 4th and 10th subdivisions through the fantastic scenery that is the hallmark of Montana. Catch trains as they follow the course of the Clark Fork River and scale high above the treetops on Evaro Hill. Our tour concludes as we head west through the Bitterroot Mountains along the banks of the Clark Fork to Sandpoint, Idaho where MRL joins BNSF's busy "Funnel." A great variety of trains run over the line including coal, grain, mixed manifests and MRL's daily gas train. From perfect sunny skies, through thunderstorms and winter's arctic chill, this is a trip to MRL country you won't soon forget! Raw horsepower and beautiful scenery combine again for two great hours of entertainment. by 7idea Productions 2 Hours 4 mins * colour * narration * Features narration on/off * WidescreenThe Pokey - Elkhorn Grade
Norfolk Southern’s Pocahontas District recently had clearances raised for double stacks as part of the Heartland Project. Elkhorn grade between Bluefield and Iaeger is the steepest part of the Pokey, giving even NS’s latest SD70ACe’s a workout with heavy coal trains as they wind through the valleys and through the small towns of West Virginia. This is helper country, with two to three units pushing heavy trains up the grades. by Highball Productions
105 mins * colour * narration * Features narration on/off Regular Price £ 21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 26TH FEB £20.00RAILS & THE MOTHER ROAD
- A Route 66 Rail Adventure
Well, this one's a bit different. Elrond Lawrence's book "Route 66 Railway" convinced me that I should go take a look and see what was left of Route 66's artifacts. Disc 1 takes a look at California, from San Bernardino, over Cajon, through Victorville to Barstow, and across the Mojave to Needles and the bridge at Topok. Disc 2 takes a look at Arizona, from Kingman Canyon to Flagstaff and on to Canyon Diablo, Winslow, Holbrook and the the NM border at Lupton. In addition to the trains, you'll see neon, abandoned gas stations, tourist traps and restored depots. by Highball Productions 3 Hours 2 DVD Set * colour * narration * WidescreenUnion Pacific’s Clinchfield Challenge
Union Pacific Challenger 3985 made its first-ever venture east of the Mississippi River in November 1992 when it traveled off line onto CSX rails. This historic event was prompted by the 50th running of the Santa Claus Special, a tradition of the former Clinchfield Railroad that was being carried on by Clinchfield successor CSX. Each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, Santa and his helpers would ride the special train, tossing candy and gifts to the children of the coal mining towns that lined the route from Shelbiana, Kentucky to Kinsgport, Tennessee.
At one time the Clinchfield Railroad owned six of the big Challenger engines and used them to haul Appalachian coal. It seemed appropriate then for UP and CSX to work jointly to bring a Challenger back onto Clinchfield rails again. Before that could happen, the 3985 would have to undergo a name and numbering change. Leaving UP rails in Memphis, Tennessee, the Challenger traveled to Huntington, West Virginia, where it was converted to ÏClinchfield 676.Ó After leading the Santa Claus Special, ÏClinchfield 676Ó ran an employee special out of Kingsport. The 4-6-6-4 is a sight to behold as it works up through the twisting, rugged Appalachian Mountains. The sound of the steam whistle echoing through the hollows will take you back in time, and the small coal mining towns that dot the route will remind you of another era in American railroading. All the excitement of big Clinchfield steam is here for you to savor and enjoy!by Pentrex 120 mins * colour * narration Ref S166Regular Price £ 22.00 SPECIAL OFFER £15.00Rotaries, Avalanche on the Mountain
It’s called 'the Hero' and has been exercising super-hero powers for more than a century. It’s the railroad’s final line of defense against savage Sierra winters. The Rotary snow plow slept dormant in it’s comfortable lair in the railyards since 1998 until Mother Nature herself summoned the monster into action in March, 2011. Watch the Rotaries massive power as it clears the 'Sierra Cement' just in time to save a rail crew caught in an avalanche!
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MRL Montana Mainline Part 2...Helena to Sandpoint
In MRL Montana Mainline Part 2, we return to Helena in the dead of winter as trains prepare to do battle with Mullan Pass. A strong Canadian storm system slammed into the Rockies sending the mercury below zero while a quintet of MRL's EMD SD70ACe's put on a fantastic show shoving heavy trains to the summit. This is a mountain railroading at its best with 2.2% grades, numerous curves and high trestles.
Shot in January and July of 2011, you will see the MRL taking on Mullan Pass in all types of weather as it climbs to the continental divide at Blossburg via the famous Mullan Tunnel. The action doesn't stop there, as trains race west along the 3rd, 4th and 10th subdivisions through the fantastic scenery that is the hallmark of Montana. Catch trains as they follow the course of the Clark Fork River and scale high above the treetops on Evaro Hill. Our tour concludes as we head west through the Bitterroot Mountains along the banks of the Clark Fork to Sandpoint, Idaho where MRL joins BNSF's busy "Funnel." A great variety of trains run over the line including coal, grain, mixed manifests and MRL's daily gas train. From perfect sunny skies, through thunderstorms and winter's arctic chill, this is a trip to MRL country you won't soon forget! Raw horsepower and beautiful scenery combine again for two great hours of entertainment. by 7idea Productions 2 Hours 4 mins * colour * narration * Features narration on/off * WidescreenPoint of Rocks Hot Spots
CSX’s Metropolitan Sub to Washington and the Old Main Line to Baltimore diverge at Point of Rocks, Maryland. MARC commuter trains use the station, and Amtrak’s Capitol Limited passes through daily. CSX runs locals, manifests, coal trains, autoracks and intermodals. We also take a look at Harpers Ferry, with it’s big bridge over the confluence of the Shenandaoh and Potomac rivers.
by Highball Productions 100 mins * colour * narration * Features narration on/off Regular Price £ 21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 26TH FEB £20.00Rotaries, Avalanche on the Mountain
It’s called 'the Hero' and has been exercising super-hero powers for more than a century. It’s the railroad’s final line of defense against savage Sierra winters. The Rotary snow plow slept dormant in it’s comfortable lair in the railyards since 1998 until Mother Nature herself summoned the monster into action in March, 2011. Watch the Rotaries massive power as it clears the 'Sierra Cement' just in time to save a rail crew caught in an avalanche!
Regular Price £ 21.00 NEW RELEASE OFFER UNTIL 26TH FEB £20.00Model Railroad Planning 2012
Use the innovative design ideas in Model Railroad Planning 2012 to get your layout plans off to a great start! Discover 11 buildable HO, N, and O scale track plans, practical advice, construction tips, and inspiring features that include:
* Andy Sperandeo’s multi-level 40’ square Santa Fe main line over torturous Cajon Pass* New techniques for planning trackside structures using digital photos* A novel double-mushroom design modeling the spectacular Canadian Pacific in British Columbia* Achieving greater visual depth and space with open-sided structuresModel Railroad Planning 2012 also includes an exclusive BONUS PLANNING BOOKLET!2012 Carstens On30 Annual
Tony Koester
You've waited all year for it... The 2012 Carstens On30 Annual! Now in our seventh year of publication and featuring 116 pages of exclusive On30 model railroading content. We have everything you have come to expect from the On30 Annual, including gorgeous layout tours, in-depth construction features, and practical historical features. Building is fundamental to On30 and this year’s Annual is packed with great projects. Peter Reisiger takes us step by step through building Evanoff Pattern & Foundry. But that’s not all! Bill Iwan builds a heavy duty On30 flatcar, Jim Schulz and Dave Wingrove provide two fun railbus builds, Sam Swanson shows us how to spruce up commercial turnouts, Bob Bennett builds a waterfront, Al Sohl hides the edge of his layout and expands his yard with a mirror/bridge combo and Gil Flores shares his Mack wrecker and shows us a great technique for rusty metal. And that’s just a partial listing!The Annual is known for great layouts and the 2012 issue is not exception. We are pleased to present for the first time in print the fabulous Cranberry Wharf by Danish modeler Troels Kirk. This layout is the talk of the internet, but wait until you see the rich beautiful photos in print. But we don’t stop there! You’ll also find Steve Austin’s Elkhorn Timber & Iron which can be visited during the 2013 NMRA National in Atlanta, and Chris Comport’s latest profession layout build, the Crown Valley District Ry. & Monarch Mining Railroad and professional structure builder Dennis Dunning shares his home layout.Like plans to build from? Who doesn’t! We are happy to give the On30 modeler several detailed drawings this year. How about the entire business district of Sundance, Wyoming? Vic Worthington gives us the block of great false front buildings. And Chris Lane has an On30-sized water tank based on the D&RGW tanks at Villa Grove and Jacks Cabin.Finally, did we mention layouts? Yes we did, but we understand that not everyone has space for room -sized monsters. That’s OK, because we have you covered there too. Buzz Allen’s diorama is a contest winner, yet is only 2 foot by 4 foot. Likewise, Lowell Ross’ Soggy Bottom Mining Company is super-detailed in a compact 14 inches by 6 foot, yet like Buzz’s, can be incorporated into a larger layout someday. We even have a micro layout from Tad Dowdy that could fit on a hat!| About Us SPVs are completely dedicated to your total satisfaction. If you have any suggestions or comments please email us at sales@spv.co.uk. |
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