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The Royal Gorge Route
by Machines of Iron
ref. D177
£22.95
80 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
Tennessee Pass - ‘Mainline thru The Rockies’. Crossing the Conti- nental Divide on a 3% grade re- quired lots of power. Dirt & grime from diesel exhausts covering the motive power shows we are in tun- nel country. An informed story of the 110 year life of the line. Excel- lent action.
The Return of Stampede Pass
by Machines of Iron
ref. D164
£21.95
70 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
After a decade in slumber, the leg- endary N.P. mainline is back in ac- tion. BNSF takes on the rugged 2.2% grades over the Cascades with Dash-9s & SD-40s. Witness BNSF getting a footing on line with new signaling and experim- ental DPU trains. The magnificent engineering achievement.
No.261 Rebuilding a 4-8-4
by Goodheart Produc- tions
ref. S075
£25.95
115 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
An incredible inside-out look at how a mighty steam locomotive is rebuilt. Featuring ex-Milwaukee S3 class 4-8-4#261. The most complete and absorbing story of a steam loco yet. Enter the cavenous chamber of the fire box & boiler. Circulators, superheaters, dry pipes, injectors, grates, valve gear, cylinders & stoker, all in engrossing detail. Highly recommended.
Highball over Cajon
by Highball
ref. D166 £25.95
90 mins, colour, Hifi Sound, Narrated.
One of the finest train watching locations in N. America. UP & BNSF’s principal transcontinental routes pass through the pass. Heavy traffic grinding upgrade, incl. famed Sullivan’s Curve -dra- matically scenic + many paint schemes. A railfan’s paradise. Pin sharp quality. Well recommended.
Trains on Location - Canadian Crossroads
by Kalmbach
ref. D163
£21.95
60 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
See the busy main lines between Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario. Spotlighted, Bayview Junction:- Canada’s famous train-watching location:- set against the splendid backdrop of the famed Royal Botanical Gardens. In addition to heavy-duty freight trains of C N and C P, you’ll see the hard working passenger trains operated by VIA Rail, Amtrak, and GO Transit.
Around the Narrow Gauge Circle
by Machines of Iron
ref. S082 £19.95
60 mins, colour, Hifi Sound, Narrated.
Fascinating study of D&RGW by Otto Perry & Irv August. From Sal- ida on original main line over Mar- shall Pass, then Gunnison thro’ Black Canyon to Cimarron and the challenge of Cerro Summit. Then via Ouray we pick up RGS’s route to Durango to ride ‘San Juan’ over Cumbres Pass to Alamosa.
Change in the Tehachapis
BNSF’s Mojave Sub
by Highball
ref. D184
£26.95
120 mins, colour, Hifi Sound, Narrated.
Extreme SP
From Barstow
cross-ing the Mojave Desert and the Tehachapi mountains. Traffic is heavy on the famous loop on which long trains pass over them- selves making for an awesome railfan experience. Both UP/SP & BN/SF mergers in full swing & the line is a riot of colorful locos.
Canadian Pacific’s Mountain Sub & Rogers Pass
by Highball
ref. D186
£26.95
120 mins, colour, Hifi Sound, Narrated.
Video award winner. Superb, mag- nificent & overwhelming barely do justice to the scenery! This line thro’ the Rockies & Selkirks is a challenge even for today’s high hp locos with narrow valleys, steep grades & heavy snowfalls dwarf- ing AC4400s & SD90MACS. A top 3 best seller.
4 Narrow Gauge Layouts Modeling the
Prototype
by Green Frog
ref. M15
£19.95
55 mins, colour, Hifi Sound, Narrated.
4 beautifully finished layouts. A freelance layout features Sn3 rail- roading in Pacific North West, An- other Sn3 layout shows the 1930s RGS from Ridgeway to Rico. A HOn3 RGS layout from Ridgeway to Telluride, lastly an HOn3 layout of RGS town of Dolores in 1940s. As if real!
Featuring Modoc, Shasta & Cas- cade lines & Donner snow. See SP battle back to respectabil-ity. A great variety of old & new power ‘smoking it up’. See cabooses & many retired units + SP’s oscillat- ing full light group. Superb editing to compliment a detailed & ab- sorbing narration
Feather River Canyon Spectacular
by Green Frog
ref. D201
£22.95
80 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
Visit spectacular Shasta Route under snow covered Mt. Shasta; Feather River Canyon with Keddie Wye, the long trestle at Clio & the bridges at Pulga finally Donner Pass Reno to Truckee with UP & Amtrak action + 2 steamers, 844 & 3985. A variety of heavy action to please everyone
Hooters on Blue Ridge
by Goodheart Produc- tions
ref. S077
£22.95
52 mins+30 mins stills, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
N&W Y6 2-8-8-2s, As 2-6-6-4s & Js 4-8-4s roar over Christiansburg Hill. • Y6 & A doubleheaders on Blue Ridge with Y6 pushers. • Streamlined J 4-8-4 & K 4-8-2s in passenger service. • The massive steam turbine ‘Jawn Henry’ pushing upgrade. Bonus still photos with loco & whistle background. Highly recommended.
to Bakersfield CA
by Charles Smiley
ref. D195 £26.95
112 mins, colour, Stereo Hifi Sound, Narrated.
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