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CLEAR SIGNAL VIDEO maintains a collection of mainly railroad-related VHS videos, now numbering well over 1800 titles. All videos are available for rental on a weekly basis.
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Every few months we publish an update to our catalog, listing all the new programs that have been added since the last update. Everyone in our database receives a copy, either by email, regular mail, or both. Clear Signals January 2004 Catalog Update 2246 to 2290
2246 STEAM IN MEXICO - Spellbinding color film, shot in 1963, of U.S.-built steam locomotives in action on Mexican railroads. The scenery is captivating, the engines are of great interest; great photography and editing do the rest. Narrated, with locations captioned. 47 minutes. Sunday River, 1993. VS/FR
2247 ROLLIN THUNDER - Video coverage of the November 1991 double-and tripleheader trips of NS #4501. #611, and #1218 across parts of the South. Relive happy memories of Norfolk Southern's Steam Excursion Program with this exciting color video. Chattanooga is featured. Not timed. CVP Studios 1992. MS
2248 FAST TRACKS - Union Pacific freight action at various locations in Nebraska and Wyoming -- coal trains, mixed freight, big power -- pretty well filmed for the most part, with sparse but adequate narration. Image quality very good. 60 minutes. EMPAC, 2000. CD
2249 FOR THE LOVE OF TRAINS - A film and photo record of the PRS's many excursions during its first 25 years, 1936 - 1961, with lots of scenes of the Los Angeles Railway, various steam engines, and other interesting equipment, intelligently narrated. Color and B&W, 43 Minutes. Pacific Railroad Society, 1999. TR/VS
2250 THE DELAWARE & HUDSON Raw video of freight action on the D&H, circa 1990. Fans of this line will be able to puzzle out most of the locations. Quite a variety of heralds is seen, including D&H, Guilford, CPRail, and various rental units. Are couple short pacing sequences are included. No narration, original color and sound. 90 minutes. Bridge Line Historical Society, 1991. CD
2251 SOUTHERN TIER RAILROADING 2000, VOL. 1 Here we have NS freights battling heavy snow, CSX autoracks moving over the NYS&W, and long D&H trains with a mixture of NS and CPR power. Its winter 2000, and the snow is flying at various locations in NY and Pennsylvania. A detailed sequence sheet accompanies the video. 2 hours. STREE, Sam J. Botts, 2000. CD
2252 TRAINS IN FLORIDA THE YEAR 2001 Scenes of Florida railroading with informative narration. We see Amtrak and AutoTrain, CSX, Florida East Coast, Florida Central, Mount Dora Scenic Railway, and the South Central Florida Express. Watch Amtraks AutoTrain being made up at Sanford, then snaking out onto the CSX main. Motive power on the Mt. Dora Cannonball is a spiffy 1913 Baldwin 2-6-2 with a red cow-catcher. Well finish up with some train watching over dinner at Shirttail Charlies in Ft. Lauderdale. 50 minutes. Randy Sounds, 2001. CD/CP/MS
2253 WINTER ON TENNESSEE PASS Highball takes us to the Colorado Rockies in winter for a lingering look at the action on Americas highest railroad pass on the old Denver & Rio Grande Western. The snow was deep, the weather was beautiful, and the trains were roaring on the 3% grade over the 10,200 ft. pass. Imagine a huge coal train with 3 AC units on the head, 4 AC swing helpers, and 2 ACs on the rear, snaking through the s-curves at Mitchell its all here in this enjoyable video. 2 hrs., Highball Productions, 1997. CD
2254 SOUTHERN PACIFIC/DRGS TENNESSEE PASS from the notes: Travel with Neff Video to Tennessee Pass, Colorado during May of 1995. View the formidable grade the railroad has to conquer daily between Minturn and the summit of the grade at Tennessee Pass. Coal, manifest, autorack and TOFC trains are all represented here. See for yourself why many railfans are attracted to this remote area. Snow, rain, and sunny scenes are shown. See a monster coal train with not one, but two sets of helpers cut into the train. Map and list of scenes included; no narration. 60 minutes, Neff Video, 1994. CD
2255 KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN 1996 From the liner notes: With the acquisition of MidSouth Rail, Kansas City Southern has undergone tremendous change and growth in the past few years. This videotape will give you a look at operations on the two busiest Kansas City Southern lines. First this tape will show you 24 hours of action on the former MidSouth Rail line between Meridian and Jackson, Mississippi, that has twice as many trains running on it as it did a few years ago. After a couple of trains seen near the KCS hub at Shreveport, LA, and a description of operations around Shreveport, this videotape will take you north to the Ozark Mountains and show you 24 hours of action in Neosho in southwestern Missouri on the Kansas City Southern main line, where pushers are needed on heavy trains. The line south of Kansas City through Neosho is KCSs busiest line and the number of trains through Neosho has also grown rapidly in recent years. 67 minutes, Big E Productions, 1996. CD
2256 PALMER RAIL ACTION, VOL. ONE - Compiled in 1996 and early 1997, the scenes in this video give us a comprehensive look at the action at one of Americas premier ralfanning hotspots: Palmer, MA. Conrail, The New England Central, Amtrak, and the Mass Central are well represented here. Heavy duty Class I freight, plus some older diesels on the short lines, give this program variety and interest. Stereo. 90 minutes, Broken Knuckle Video, 1997. CD
2257 ONTARIO RAILS, PT. 1 Heres a tour of the Southern Ontario railroad scene as it was in 1987 and 1988. Visit Windsor, London, Thamesford, Woodstock, Brantford, Ayr, Milton, Campbellville, Burlington West, Guelph Junction and Port Hope. Passenger and freight trains seen include VIA and Amtrak, GO commuter trains, and various older Alcos and EMD units. 60 minutes, Neff Video Productions, 1988. CD/CP
2258 BNSF & UP THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE Well photographed against the immensity of the Columbia Gorge, the heavy trains in this video often look like HO gauge model trains on a wonderfully landscaped layout. But there is no shortage of up close and personal shots, as well as great variety of trains and locations, all identified in a helpful running narration throughout the video. Magnificent scenery, lots of good RR action! 90 minutes. G Train Video, not dated. CD
2259 NORCALS YOSEMITE AND SIERRA RAILROAD TRIP - Join amateur videographer Jack Pearson and his group as they ride Amtrak from Emeryville through Stockton to Yosemite National Park. The views from the bus window will give you a fair idea of what youd see if you actually tried to go yourself. Then well experience the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train, enlivened by Jacks inimitable commentary. Also includes shots of the Sierra Railroad Lunch Train, shops, and quarry ride. Classic Pearson Production. 57 minutes. Pearson, not dated. CP
2260 COMMUTER ACTION AT MILLBRAE, CA/ RAILROADING THE SIERRA NEVADA Amateur photographer Jack Pearson turns his camera on the busy parade of commuter trains through his home town of Millbrae, CA. Its midsummer 2000, the weather is great, and Jacks laconic narration lends charm and interest. Then the scene shifts to the Sierra Nevada at Williams Loop and other scenic locations. Up manifest freights and doublestack trains seem to dominate the action, and during the lulls Jack gives us pleasant views of the local flora and fauna. We also pay a brief visit to the Portola Railroad Museum. 58 minutes. Pearson Productions, 2000. CP/CD
2261 CONRAILS OFFICE CAR SPECIAL, VOL. 3. Trackside views of Conrails Executive Train. Locations include the CSX Mountain Sub from Grafton, WV to Cumberland, MD; HO Tower at Hancock, WV; Valley Falls State Park, WV; Arcola, IN; Van Wert, Lima, Dunkirk, Bucyrus, Crestline, Kenton, Degraf, Ridgeway, Dayton, Carlisle, Middletown, Miamisburg, Fairborn, and Springfield, OH; Ardara, Greensburg, Wilmerding, Gallitzin, and Rockville Bridge, PA. 60 minutes. Neff Video Productions, 2000. CP
2262 12 MILES OF HEAVEN CANON CITY AND ROYAL GORGE RR Heres an engaging amateur video covering the operation of this Colorado tourist railroad over the old D&RGW grade. A nicely painted F-unit pulls our pretty blue cars through the historical and amazingly scenic Royal Gorge, while the tour guide reads (somewhat haltingly) a history of the regions competing railroads and the story of the gorge. The entire trip is recorded by the videographers steady hand. Viewers with an interest in geology will enjoy the rocks more than the railroad, and a geologic guide to the area would be a useful adjunct to the video. Color, natural sound. 75 minutes. EMPAC, 2000 CP/ED
2263 AMTRAKS DOWNEASTER, PORTLAND TO BOSTON Beginning with TV clips announcing the new train, and also covering its inauguration, this video then takes us on board, in December 2001, for the trip to Boston and back. Lineside and onboard views are mixed for interest and variety, giving a good survey of the route covered in both winter and summer weather. Amateur video, worthwhile fare for fans of contemporary passenger service. Approx. 90 minutes, Phil Lejonhud (A), 2001, CP.
2264 FAIRBANKS TO ANCHORAGE ON THE ALASKA RR An enjoyable amateur video record of this incredibly scenic train ride. It is August 1986, and high above a rushing river, our train snakes along the face of craggy cliffs with high mountain peaks looming above. If you have a good map of this area, follow along and see if you can name the rivers, towns, and mountain summits we pass. 120 minutes, Pearson Productions, 1986. CP
2265 PRR E-8 DIESELS IN ACTION - Climb aboard a pair of P.R.R. E-8 diesel engines for a cab ride on the Blue Mountain & Reading Railroad (former P.R.R. Schuykill Secondary track) from Temple to South Hamburg, PA and return. The cab action is mixed with many run-by scenes along the entire thirty-mile route. 60 minutes. Railroad Video Productions, 1987. ED
2266 IN SEARCH OF THE FS -- Beginning with a quarter-hour look at the Bangor & Aroostooks fine restored F3 with its as delivered paint job, we then capture the MBTAs F10s in their last years of revenue service. We see the Cape Cod Railways orange and green Fs, and take a peek at MARC Fs and E with CSX F9 A&B units on a Baltimore baseball train. Then its on to the LIRRs F Powerpacks, PATRAIN on its last day of service and in its new role as the Shore Line in NH colors, Amtrak an Metro Norths double-powered FL9s along the Hudson River, and three or four different Canadian Fs. Full color and natural sound. 2 hours. Highball Productions, 1992. ED/CP
2267 NORTH WALES CHESTER TO ABERYSTWYTH From the Roman city of Chester to the craggy bay of Aberystwyth, this program takes you on one of Britains most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting many tourist attractions along the way. Roman ruins and mighty castles, local crafts, beaches and mountains are all to be found along the magnificent Cambrian coast and within the popular Snowdonia National Park, Traveling by Intercity, Sprinter, and the Great Little Steam Trains of Wales, this is an amazingly varied and unforgettable journey into the very heart of Wales. 55 minutes. British Rail Journeys, 1995. FR
2268 Golden Age of British Steam The A to Z of Steam. This presentation showcases the varied aspects of British steam railway operation, not only as it was in the past, but in the present day on the main lines and along our preserved railways. Detailed narration accompanies the story of these most remarkable locomotives. 54 minutes, B&W and Color. Delta Entertainment, 2001. FR/VS
2269 Golden Age of British Steam Railways. A comprehensive look at the development of the railway that begins with the mighty Stephensons Rocket and follows the continual advancement of the steam locomotive. Includes a glimpse of early railway carriages, a nostalgic look at a rural line, and the sad sight of retired locomotives being scrapped. 54 minutes, B&W and Color. Delta Entertainment, 2001. FR/VS
2270 Golden Age of British Steam -- Locomotives. This showcase of the British locomotive makes it easy to see how steam engines have held the imaginations of people decade after decade. View trains in various roles, from industrial operations to the glamour and excitement of a famous locomotive on a main line traveling in splendid country scenery. 54 minutes, B&W and Color. Delta Entertainment, 2001. FR/VS
2271 Golden Age of British Steam Working Steam. Steam was the driving force of Britains Industrial Revolution, and its greatest application of use was undeniably the locomotive. Though no longer in use in freight train operations, the steam engines and the industrial railways that helped to generate Britains wealth are nostalgically recalled in this program. 55 minutes, B&W and Color. Delta Entertainment, 2001. FR/VS
2272 THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY A puffing steam train climbs into the Himalaya, a rolling rumble echoes over the holy waters of the Ganges, an astonishing five million commuters rush daily through the Bombay Victoria Terminus join National Geographic as we journey on one of the worlds largest railways. Since 1853, Indias railway has been a unifying force. Not only did it physically link distant regions, it also connected the myriad of caste, languages and religions that comprise India. Its a rich history, riding the sumptuous Palace on Wheels through Rajasthan or the toy train to Darjiling, but sadly, the age of steam is dying. At the Black Beauty contest, the beloved steam engines are admired for the last time. From the driver in the steaming locomotive to the station master in the sleepy village, from the family traveling to a wedding to the commuters in the large cities, this great institution reflects the country itself. Many are the faces, and varied the stories, on THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY. (from the liner notes) 115 minutes, color. National Geographic Society, 1995. FR/VS
2273 TOYS FOR TOTS CHRISTMAS TRAIN 12-9-03 plus ENGINE 2472 - Restored 4-6-2 #2472 is the focus of this 2003 video. Members of the Golden Gate Railroad Museum run the former Southern Pacific steamer on various excursions around the San Francisco area. Now undergoing a major overhaul, the old lady was seen to good advantage here before she went in for repairs. 64 minutes. Pearson Productions, 2003. MS
2274 FRISCO 1522 In June 1994, #1522 pulled the Peach Blossom Special to the NRHS Convention in Atlanta, and took part in many od the festivities there. Pentrex did a great job of recording the whole event. Youll see numerous run-pasts of this impressive 1926 Baldwin Mountain-type 4-8-2, with its 69-inch drivers. Narrated, full color and sound, with locations captioned. 60 minutes. Pentrex, 1994. MS
2275 FRONTIER STEAM 2000 Heres an hour-long program devoted to UP Challenger 3985 and the 6956 Centennial being serviced in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 22, 2000. The occasion was a Frontier Days railfan trip from Denver. We see both engines on the turntable, being refueled, lubricated, and generally pampered, while the camera roams lovingly over every detail. 50 minutes. EMPAC, 2000. MS/ED
2276 THE OFFICIAL 1998 N.R.H.S CONVENTION VIDEO Come along for a week of exciting events as the the N.R.H.S. hosts its 1998 Convention in Syracuse, NY. The first trip was a rare mileage trip to Steamtown in Scranton, PA, highlighted by a run over the high Tunkhannock Viaduct. The following day featured a spectacular trip with doubleheaded steam pounding its way to Mt. Pocono. Then youll see the Tioga Scenic Railroad, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, and a steam trip from Syracuse to Binghamton on the N.Y.S.&W. The final event of the Convention is the first passenger trip in 40 years over the former N.Y.C. Auburn Branch, now owned by the Finger Lakes Railway. 1 hr., Hotrail Productions, 1998. MS
2277 RIDING THE RAILS A fascinating documentary about the thousand of young men who hoboed around the country on freight trains during the great depression. The tale is told with archival and newsreel interviews, and, very importantly, through the memorable soundtrack of songs by Woody Guthrie, Doc Watson, Jimmie Rodgers, and Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry. Powerful and engaging. 72 minutes, color. WGBH Boston Video, 1997. RH
2278 SWITCHIN ALONG RIO GRANDE/TWILIGHT ON THE RIO GRANDE/WORKTRAIN TO SILVERTON Three narrow gauge classics from Green Frog are included on this tape. Switching activity at locations like Alamosa, Chama, Antonito and Durango, revenue freight runs, single and double headed, between Alamosa and Silverton, rare shots of Pagosa Springs and the Farmington Branch, and then coverage of a train of drop bottom gons pulled by a K-28 Mikado between Durango and Silverton. These films are all by Emery Gulash, who carefully recorded the last days of narrow gauge railroading on 16mm film with a wonderful eye for backdrops and composition. 80 minutes. Green Frog 1989/90
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2279 1997 RIO GRANDE M.O.W. TRAIN This spectacular tape features Rio Grandes narrow gauge #463, a 1903 Baldwin Mikado, in action with the Derrick OP over the line between Chama and Antonito. The old Baldwin, once owned by Gene Autry, was built as a compound but converted to simple operation a short time after its delivery to the D&RGW. Beautiful scenes abound in this program: Toltec Gorge, both tunnels, water stops, and much more. 60 minutes, stereo. Green Frog, 1998. VS
2280 STEEL RAILS PRIVATE VARNISH From the notes: They came from all over the country, some of the grandest vehicles to roll over dry land. Private railway cars, once the exclusive domain of the rich and famous, came together in October 1994. They gathered in Chicago to be made up into a colorful train of private varnish to run to St. Louiss grand restored Union Station. The event was the Convention of the American Association of Private Railway Car Owners, and nearly two dozen cars were opened to public view at St. Louis. Explore their sumptuous interiors in this impressive video, and watch the special train back to Chicago afterward. 60 minutes. Green Frog, 1995. VP
2281 THE WABASH CANNONBALL From the History Channel comes this engaging progam on the Wabash Railroad. Lots of attention is given to the famous song, but the meat of this video is in its narration, provided by several experts, and the wealth of historic images: trains, steam locomotives, railroad infrastructure (including wonderful, ornate stations) and advertising materials related to the Wabash Systems crack name trains. Archival footage follows the railroad through WW II and into the 1950s, when cars and planes began to give railroad passenger service serious competition. 50 minutes. A&E Home Video, 1997 VP/RH
2282 THE LIGHT RAIL OF CALGARY Trackside views and headend ride along the clean, modern transit lines of Calgary, Alberta. This is an older video with somewhat grainy image quality, but transit fans will enjoy the methodical exploration of Calgarys system and the pleasing geometry of the rails as we cover them. 60 minutes, Carson Home Video, date not specified. TR
2283 NORCAL SOUTHLAND TRACTION SPECTACULAR, PT. 1 Jacks group rides Amtrak #712 from Emeryville to Bakersfield, then explores the Gold Line, Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line, and Metrolink Line out to Riverside and Parris Trolly Museum. There is also a visit to San Pedro to see and ride the new red Pacific Electric cars. Bright sunshine and clear, sharp visibility enhance the eye appeal of this tour of the sometimes smoggy Los Angeles area. 63 minutes, Pearson Productions (A), 2003. TR/CP
2284 THE INVISIBLE WAR During the course of World War II, the Allied and Axis powers were developing more scientific weapons to gain tactical advantages. One of the biggest breakthroughs was the invention of radar. The Germans first used a form of radar called the Knickebein beam to guide their bombers to their targets in England. The British countered with jamming devices that threw the planes off of their course. Each new form of radar was attacked with a counter-measure until the British were finally able to fly bombing missions into Germany, turning the course of the war. Was radar a deciding factor in WW II or did it just expedite a predestined outcome? Whatever the answer, one thing was certain radar changed the rules of war forever. 50 minutes, Henninger Media Development, 1997. W/H
2285 U BOATS: THE WOLF PACK The German submarine threat was one of the most dramatic conflicts of World War II. The Nazi U-Boat force, known as the Wolf Pack, almost turned the tide of the war as it threatened to completely shut off the Atlantic supply lines. This award winning film tells the fascinating and frightening story of the Nazi submarine attack force that sank hundreds of ships and invaded US waters. Rare footage of U-boat construction, the claustrophobic life on board, and actual attacks on Allied shipping, highlight this powerful and memorable film. German military footage of U-boats within New York Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay further emphasizes the frightening reality of this unseen, underwater foe that nearly changed the course of history. 30 minutes. Twin Towers Enterprises, 1986. H
2286 THE COLD WAR - In the early 1960s the mission of the US Air Force began to change. During the 50s our overwhelming dominance in military power had been enough to contain the Soviet Union. The development of Soviet ICBMs capable of hitting targets in the continental United States, the rise of the Soviet Navy, and the growing ability of the Kremlin to project military power around the globe made the Soviet Union increasingly confident and willing to challenge the United States on a variety of fronts. No longer would the USAF use predominantly intercontinental strategic bombers and highly-specialized, high speed interceptors. A new challenge, local brush wars, was emerging. The strategy of containment was breaking down. The Cold War was getting warmer. 55 minutes. Columbia River Entertainment, 1999. H
2287 VIETNAM AIR WAR American involvement in Viet Nam grew rapidly. By the mid 1960s, American strategy was heavily reliant on air power to achieve local military dominance. However, the Air Force proved ill-prepared for the new style of conflict. In their first encounters with MIGS over North Viet Nam, Air Force pilots found themselves unprepared for close-encounter dog fights. Over reliance on long range missiles had dulled the fighter pilots edge in air combat maneuvering. Air Force kill ratios sank to an unprecedented 1 to 1. The USAF responded by founding the Red Flag School in Nevada. This school taught its pilots to fly hard and fight hard, often with guns at close range, in order to perfect dogfighting tactics. By the end of the War, the Air Force would dominate the skies over Viet Nam. 55 minutes. Columbia River Entertainment, 1999. A/H
2288 HIGH TECH AIR FORCE In the years following the Viet Nam War, a whole range of very high-tech aircraft would enter service. Among them were the graceful F-16 Falcon and the F-15 Eagle. These were among the planes that were in Americas arsenal during the 1991 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Americas Air Force was at the peak of its performance during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. In the early days after Iraqs invasion of Kuwait, it was a thin line of USAF fighters that provided the primary defense of Saudi Arabias oil fields. By the time that Desert Storm was unleashed, the US Air Force had flown thousands of sorties. Few would dispute that it was overwhelming air power that made the ground war so short. In the post Desert Storm world, US planes still dominate the skies over the worlds trouble spots. 55 minutes. Columbia River Entertainment, 1999. A/H
2289 USAF 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - 1997 marked the 50th anniversary of the United States Air Force and the 90th anniversary of the original founding of the US Army Air Force. To commemorate these events, the USAF held a grand celebration and air show at Nellis AFB, Nevada. This celebration was the largest flying display in the history of the US Air Force. The spectacle of the golden air tattoo will never be repeated. From the awesome B-2 Stealth Bomber to the majestic Thunderbirds, it was a display worthy of the memory of those responsible for winning and keeping the peace. 55 minutes. Columbia River Entertainment, 1999. A
2290 AMERICA AT WAR THE HOME FRONT VOL. 1: PRAISE THE LORD AND PASS THE AMMUNITION/ VOL. 2: ROSIE THE RIVETER Five Episodes: While Storm Clouds Gather; Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition; Sacrifice and Shortages; String of Pearls; On the Shady Side of the Street. This is the story of the sweeping transformation that rocked American Life during the years of WW II. It was a chaotic time full of promise and fear. In a matter of a few months, the US Armed Forces were mobilized, drawing more recruits than they could put into uniform, turning 15 million civilians into soldiers, sailors, and marines. Millions of women joined the work force, filling the jobs left behind by the new recruits. This 2-volume set shows the many ways in which America changed in response to the war. 150 minutes. Columbia River Entertainment, 1998. H
CLEAR SIGNAL VIDEO -- March 2003 Update - Nos. 2227 thru 2244 and DVD listings
CatalogNo SubjectCode-Primary SubjectCode-2nd SubjectCode-3rd Title Producer RunTime Description-1st
2227 MS 6325 Return To Steam Greg Scholl '02 90 #6325 is a former Grand Trunk Western 4-8-4, big and powerful, that was restored and run on the Ohio Central in the fall of 2001. This great video covers the preparations, background, and five different outings.
2228 CD CP Virginia Rails Greg Scholl '01 70 Contemporary railroading at two hotspots along the CSX north of Richmond: Doswell and Ashland. An action packed program featuring many Amtrak trains and interesting freights. There is even some street running in Ashland.
2229 MR Train Mountain 2000 Chiloquin Oregon Bartel Thomsen The films of Jack Pearson with a good narration make this a great program on the amazing 20-mile outdoor railroad. You'll enjoy a complete trip around this amazing pike, which is said to be the largest of its kind in the world.
2230 CD CSX - Atlanta To Chattanooga Green Frog '93 60 Outstanding digital sound is a major feature of this action-packed video. Train meets, yard moves, and branch line operations with all sorts of freight trains in the scenic foothills of the Appalachians.
2231 CD Rails Buffalo Green Frog '92 60 Buffalo SK Yard on the CP, Conrail's Frontier Yard, Conrail and NS at Buffalo Junction, Amtrak at Depew, NY, Silver Creek and Conrail, plenty more. A great hour of railroad action.
2232 ED CB&Q, Top Frog Series Vol. 7 Green Frog '08 45 Passenger and freight trains from Chicago west along the Burlington Route. 16mm films shot by Emery Gulash in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, with many first generation diesels.
2233 ED Penn Central 2 Green Frog '00 60 1970 to 1972 action in Chicago, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti. Niles, Toledo, and Jackson, with many units still wearing NYC colors. Passenger trains and freights, with a huge variety of motive power; 16mm films from Emery Gulash, with ample narration.
2234 VS Twilight of Steam Green Frog '95 60 The 16mm films of Bill McClellan, chronicling steam action in the 1960's amd early 1970's. CP #127, Strasburg #90, Conway Scenic #47, Morris County Central #385, Reading #2100 & #2102 doubleheaded, CN #6218, and others all in color.
2235 ED Classic Twin Cities Railroading Pentrex '02 52 The third volume of the Fallen Flags series, this video takes us back to the spring of 1970, just after the big merger which formed the Burlington Northern. Locations are Shorehamd Yard, Glenwood Junction, Westminster Tower, etc.; SOO Line, C&NW, BN, RI.
2236 CP Great Montana Train Ride, The TM Books, '97 51 Take a journey aboard a magnificently restored streamline passenger train from the late 40s, sponsored by the National Parks and Conservation Assn. Little Bighorn Battlefield, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone -- high interest and beautiful scenery.
2237 CD Burlington Northern's Crawford Hill Iron Horse America/Pentrex '95 75 A straightforward look at this 13-mile stretch of high traffic, high tonnage mainline in northwestern Nebraska. Forty trains each day traverse this hill, through s-curves and deep cuts, behind a variety of head-end power. Color, narrated, great sound.
2238 TR Public Service Coordinated Transport Mark I '92 30 Here is an exceptional film of trolley lines in Essex, Union, and Hudson Counties, NJ. Included are views of Union City and 21-Orange Routes, the Newark Trolley subway, and the elevated line between Hoboken Terminal and Jersey City.
2239 MS Reading 2102 Video Classics '88 60 Here's an oldie: Blue Mountain & Reading Railfan Weekend II, 1988, featuring Reading #2101, #425, and other locomotives. All the usual shots including pacing are included.
2240 CD Today's Shortlines and Regionals, Vol. 1 Pentrex '01 76 Nebraska Central, Nebraska Northeastern, Iowa Northern, the Dakota Minnesota & Eastern, the Minnesota Commercial, and finally the Twin Cities & Western on the old Milwaukee Road main line. Lots of old diesels, great entertainment!
2241 CD Rails '88 Neff Video '89 60 Three subjects: freight and Amtrak on the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, The Winchester & Western in Virginia (Alcos pulling sand hoppers!), then Conrail and NS action in Muncie, IN. Color, no narration, plenty of action.
2242 FR Railway Adventures Across Europe Vol. 1 Network Programs International 66 Train trip through the Scottish Highlands: Loch Ness, the Highland Games. The English Riviera with restored steam, and "The William Tell Express", train and steam-paddle ship across Lake Luzern, Gotthard Tunnel, much more.
2243 FR Railway Adventures Across Europe Vol. 2 Network Programs International '95 66 Three trips: the Severn Valley Railway in England with restored steamers, The Matterhorn Railway with its magnificent scenery, and the West Coast of Wales, another interesting and historic area. Castles, lakes, mountains, all beautifully produced.
2244 H Unsolved Mysteries of World War II Madacy 95 Stories of the Third Reich on two cassettes: Hitler's secret weapons, Enigma of the Swastika, Himmler's Castle, The Eagle and the Swastika, and The Last days of Hitler.
2245 H WTC: The First 24 Hours Isis 40 Stark, frightening raw video of the 9-11-01 disaster on Manhattan, filmed by one wandering cameraman. No music or narration, natural sound only. This is a powerful and disturbing documentary.
DVDs
D-009 BNSF-TRACKS OF THE OLD SANTA FE Green Frog From the liner notes:
From Green Frogs professional photographer, Rich Scheid comes a beautiful DVD on the BNSF...this one following the old Santa Fe line from Cajon Pass Summit through Victorville and on to Barstow, California. Well see the large classification yard and the newly restored depot. Then on to Needles, California and, Topock where the BNSF crosses the Colorado River. Next we visit locations such as Yuca as well as other beautiful desert locations shot in the low winter light and setting sun! Then well thoroughly explore Arizonas Kingman Canyon. Next well visit Kingman, Arizona along old Route 66. Well follow the old Santa Fe tracks through Walapai, Hackberry, Valentine, and Seligman. Then on to Williams, Arizona and up the old Santa Fe branch line to the Grand Canyon Railroad and visit the seven wonders of the Grand Canyon.
60 Minutes Audio select narration On/Off Chapter Search Dolby Sound
D-010 Santa Fe Odyssey Volume 1 Green Frog From the liner notes:
The action on this DVD is a result of many railfan trips by the noted rail photographer Emery Gulash, although none of the trips were devoted exclusively to the Santa Fe railroad. Emery captured enough 16mm color film to produce an incredible chronology of the Santa Fe covering a period of almost 30 years! From 1952 until 1980, Emery shot the Santa Fe from Chicago to the west. The DVD displays the Santa Fe FT freight units, the PA passenger power, and a variety of switchers and road trains. The Warbonnet paint scheme and the change to the Santa Fe blue scheme is also covered in this chronology. There are a great number of incredible shots of the famous passenger fleet, interspersed with freights over a vast portion of the line.
This production has been totally re edited from original masters for both Video and Audio!
2 hours 10 minutes All special features plus motion map, time tables, etc. Dolby Digital Surround Sound
D-011 Great American Scenic Railroads Rio Grande & Union Pacific Pentrex From the notes:
Great American Scenic Railroads, Rio Grande, and Union Pacific Steam Special. Two 60-minute videos produced by Pentrex and issued by Questar. Part of a 12 part series. Rio grande - Coal trains, passenger trains, freight trains and winter ski specials all included in this look at the Rio Grande Western tackling the grades of Tennessee Pass and the Colorado Rockies Front Range. Spectacular scenery! Union Pacific - Climb aboard for the whistle-blasting celebration of UP's 40th anniversary Steam Excursion, May 17, 1953. Challenger No. 3967 is featured in this trip from Cheyenne to Denver and back. Excellent video with great footage!
116 minutes
D-012 Steam To Spokane SP&S 700 Pentrex From the liner notes:
After years of being on display in Portland, Oregon, the Spokane, Portland & Seattle 700 steam locomotive was brought back to life! This "Queen of Steam" put on a fabulous excursion on its home rails in April of 2001. Her shiny black paint and yellow lettering dazzled young and old alike as she traveled between Vancouver, Washington and Spokane.
You will see the 4-8-4 Northern-type locomotive pull 18 cars through the awe-inspiring Columbia River Gorge and the rolling wheat fields and pine forests of Washington. The huge locomotive is seen at such scenic locations as North Bonneville, Pasco, Providence Hill, Sprague Lake, Latah Junction, and many others. You will also see the train arriving in the town of Ritzville, where a special celebration was staged for its arrival.
The 700's crew left passengers and photographers breathless, performing awesome run-bys with plenty of smoke, whistle, and speed! Here's your opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful steam locomotives traveling through some of the most spectacular areas of the Pacific Northwest. From rain to sunshine, including a few interesting surprises, this trip has it all!
See photos from this exciting journey in our Photo Gallery.
DVD Special Features:
Two stereo 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 Menu provides instant access to program segments.
Three minutes of additional footage from Day 2, when a diesel helper was added on the point. This footage is not included in the VHS version.
63 Minutes - In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
D-013 Above the Rails Combo DVD Pentrex From the liner notes:
Here are two shows that lift you up into the skies above Southern California for an incredible look at railroading as you've never seen it before!
Both great programs are now available on one DVD.
Above Southern California Rails (42 Minutes) Get ready for the ultimate railfan video as Pentrex takes you into the skies to experience Southern California railroading as it's never been seen before! Climb aboard a jet helicopter loaded with state-of-the-art, gyro-stabilized video equipment. Then soar skyward to enjoy sweeping panoramas, pace speeding locomotives, and get incredible aerial views of long curving trains.
Skim over the blue Pacific Ocean as we follow Amtrak trains and BNSF freights along the "Surf Line" near San Clemente. Check out the newly-rebuilt BNSF yards in San Bernardino and examine UP's West Colton Yard. Race the Talgo trainset as it travels through the Los Angeles area. Then swing over to the harbor area for a bird's-eye view of container operations and the brand new coal facility.
The weather is crystal clear and there are plenty of trains to be seen. You'll marvel at the ultra-smooth, incredibly close, breathtaking photography as our helicopter cruises above these fast freight and passenger trains. This video offers a perspective like no other!
Above 3751 Over Cajon (75 Minutes) Join Pentrex for a fantastic video experience! Santa Fe steam engine 3751 traveled over Cajon Pass as it moved from Los Angeles to Sacramento to attend Railfair '99. Pentrex was there to document this incredible journey, with multiple camera crews capturing every highlight of famous Cajon Pass. As always, the handsome 3751 put on quite a show!
Our coverage begins as the engine and tender are pulled out of the Redondo Junction Roundhouse in preparation for the trip. Then the big day arrives when the special train rolls out of Los Angeles, through Santa Ana Canyon, and on toward San Bernardino. Pentrex cameras are in the air, aboard the train, and on the ground showing this mighty locomotive from every angle. Nowhere else can you find such outstanding shots of a steam locomotive at work! Highlights include spectacular views of Sullivan's Curve, Mormon Rocks, the climb up to Summit, Mojave Narrows, and fast running across the high desert to Barstow.
This video will give you a completely different perspective of Cajon Pass. Our jet-powered helicopter with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment allows you to pace alongside the 3751 and hover over freight trains as they meet the steam special. You're railfanning from the ultimate chase vehicle!
DVD Special Features:
Two stereo 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 Menu provides instant access to program segments.
117 Minutes
D-014 B&O Odyssey Volume 2 Pentrex From the liner notes:
Linking 13 Great States with the Nation - that was the slogan of the B&O Railroad. Step back to the 1960s to see what made the Baltimore & Ohio one of the all-time great railroads!
The odyssey resumes in Michigan, shortly after B&O had merged with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Motive power and rolling stock of both railroads are frequently seen intermingled. We catch the Cincinnatian and other passenger trains on the C&O route between Detroit and Toledo, including the towers at Wayne Junction, Romulus, and Carleton.
Moving east we visit Connellsville, Pennsylvania and Brunswick, Maryland where freight traffic is heavy. Motive power includes F-units and brand new GP30s. At Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, perhaps the most scenic spot on the B&O, we see both passenger and freight trains making their daily runs. Coal movements are captured at Hancock, West Virginia. Returning westward we enjoy freight action in Pennsylvania and Ohio, then return to Michigan for lots more passenger action.
Volume 2 of B&O Odyssey, which covers the years 1965 to 1968, is the second in a multi-volume series based on the works of noted railroad photographer Emery Gulash. Collect the whole series!
DVD Special Features:
Two stereo 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 Menu provides instant access to program segments.
60 Minutes In Color with Appropriate Sound and Narration
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
Produced by Pentrex 2002
D-015 Train Meets Double The Action Pentrex From the liner notes:
We all feel pretty lucky when we're able to photograph two trains meeting each other. Sometimes it's the result of careful planning, but more often it's just plain luck. Over two years went into the filming of Train Meets-Double The Action, and the results are simply spectacular! Every scene gives you two trains meeting or passing each other.
All the sites shown here are located in Southern California. The majority are on Cajon Pass, a dynamite setting for exciting train action. You'll see side-by-side running as the trains battle the grades of Cajon, always a thrilling sight. Each locale is identified by on-screen graphics, but not until you've had a chance to see if you can figure out the exact location first!
There's a huge variety of motive power and equipment to be seen. BNSF locomotives in Heritage II colors are plentiful. You'll also see motive power in various paint schemes from Union Pacific (including the new UP design with the American flag proudly waving), Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Burlington Northern, Cotton Belt, CSX, and others. Doublestacks, piggybacks, autoracks, mixed freight, and some passenger trains are shown.
The trains do the talking in this show, as there is minimal narration to interfere with the throaty growls of hardworking engines or squealing flanges. On-screen graphics keep you well informed about the locations you see. All four seasons of the year are represented, even winter scenes showing snow on Cajon. With the camera poised to catch the movements from interesting angles and meets galore, this is one show every railfan should see!
DVD Special Feature:
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
48 Minutes
In Color with Stereo Sound
Produced by Lamanda Park Productions 2002
D-016 Daylight Freedom Special Pentrex From the liner notes:
In March 2002, Daylight 4449 returned to the rails for the Columbia-Deschutes Special, a 2-day excursion that took the mighty steamer through the scenic wonderlands of the Columbia River Gorge and the Deschutes River Canyon. Making the trip even more remarkable was the Daylight's patriotic paint scheme: the elegant steamer was repainted for this trip in the same glorious red, white and blue colors she wore during her American Freedom Train tours of 1975-1976.
The Columbia River Gorge and Deschutes Canyon provided outstanding settings for the magnificent locomotive and her Freedom Train colors. The Deschutes River Canyon is an inaccessible and visually stunning site where canyon walls rise 2,200 feet up from the tracks. 4449 looked gorgeous in her revisited colors, pulling former Amtrak "Heritage Fleet" and Northwest Rail Museum Daylight cars, unassisted by diesel helpers!
Leaving Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington, the Daylight traveled the north bank of the Columbia River for 110 miles. Then, turning south, she continued to Bend, demonstrating her awesome power. Highlights include fantastic pacing sequences, high bridge crossings, and an added segment showing the Daylight in all her different paint schemes!
DVD Special Features:
Bonus footage: The 1976 Interurban Press film The American Freedom Train (25 minutes) is included on the same DVD!
Two stereo soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time. (This feature is not available on the bonus film.)
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
60 Minutes (plus 25 minute bonus film)
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Produced by Pentrex 2002
D-017 Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD Pentrex From the liner notes:
Here, combined on one Combo DVD, are two shows presenting your favorite fallen flags. These programs were filmed during the 1960s and 1970s at two of the country's railroading hot spots: Chicago and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
CLASSIC TWIN CITIES RAILROADING
Pentrex takes you back to the golden days of Minneapolis/St. Paul railroading in this, the third in its popular Fallen Flags Series. All the footage in this presentation was shot during Spring of 1970, just after the merger of Burlington Route, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific which formed the Burlington Northern. All the railroads shown here are Fallen Flags: Soo Line; Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern; Chicago & North Western; Burlington Northern; Rock Island; and Milwaukee Road.
A wide variety of locomotive types can be seen, including Alco, GE, Baldwin, EMD, a Fairbanks-Morse, a rare Baldwin DT-6-2000 centercab switcher, and an unusual home-built electric switcher. You'll view locomotives painted in predecessor colors (Burlington Route, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Great Western) as well as in the paint schemes of the featured roads.
This nonstop parade of equipment is seen at Shoreham Yard, Glenwood Junction, Westminster Tower, Belt Yard, St. Paul ("Pigs Eye") Yard, Dayton's Bluff Yard, St. Paul Union Depot, Inver Grove, and the now-defunct Koppers Coke Plant with its custom electric switcher. A final highlight is a ride in a dome car on the Morning and Afternoon Zephyrs to experience the sights between the Twin Cities. It's a fascinating and nostalgic journey!
CLASSIC CHICAGO RAILROADING
This incredible compilation is based on 8mm color films taken by noted railroad photographer Dick Wallin during the 1960s and '70s. Featured are these historic railroads:
Baltimore & Ohio
Belt Railway of Chicago
Burlington Northern
Canadian National
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago & North Western
Chicago Great Western
Chicago River & Indiana
Chicago South Shore & South Bend
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern
Erie Lackawanna
Grand Trunk Western
Great Northern
Gulf, Mobile & Ohio Illinois Central
Indiana Harbor Belt
Louisville & Nashville
Milwaukee Road
Monon
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Norfolk & Western
Penn Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Seaboard Coast Line
Soo
Wabash
early Amtrak
Enjoy rare scenes filmed during the changing seasons at the best train watching locations throughout the Chicago area and into Northern Indiana. You'll see and amazing variety of motive power, from classic diesels to the latest in '70s motive power, heading up a terrific mix of freight and passenger trains, including the Broadway Limited, Empire Builder, Hiawatha, San Francisco Zephyr, City of New Orleans, and more. (84 Minutes)
The two programs on this DVD take you on an incredible journey into the heart of American railroading!
DVD Special Features:
Two stereo soundtracks, one with the train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time.
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
2 Hours 16 Minutes
In Color with Appropriate Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
D-018 The A To Z Of Steam/ Railways Delta From the liner notes:
This comprehensive look at the development of the steam locomotive in Britain begins with detailed narration and an elementary "A to Z" presentation of operations. Then see the mighty Stephenson's Rocket and follow the advancement of the steam locomotive through a nostalgic look at early railway carriages, a rural line, and the sad sight of retired locomotives being scrapped.
B&W/Color 108 minutes
CLEAR SIGNAL VIDEO OCTOBER 2002 UPDATE Cat. Nos. 2201 2226 and DVDs
CLEAR SIGNAL VIDEO P.O. BOX 418 SHARPSBURG MD 21782
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VHS TAPES:
CatalogNo SubjectCode-Primary SubjectCode-2nd SubjectCode-3rd Title Producer RunTime Description-1st
2201 CD ED American Railroad Collection, Vol. 2 Pentrex '02 76 Four training, safety, and promotional films from the Assn. Of American Railroads: The Freight Goes Through (AAR 1952); The Right To Compete (AAR, 1956); New Directions In Modern Railroading (AAR, 1966); The Right Track (AAR, 1967)
2202 MR Welcome to TRAIN MOUNTAIN Pearson Prod. '02 55 A visit to the incredible 7-1/2" gauge railway at Chiloqin, OR with a ride on Dick Bartel's KCC engine over the entire 23 miles of track. Garden railway fans will marvel at this fastidiously manicured layout, with its many beautiful little locomotives.
2203 MS Railroading In Strasburg PA Railroad Video Prod. '95 60 The Grand Opening Celebration of the "Railroaders' Hall" at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, PA, May 1995. Steam passenger, freight, and mixed trains were run, plus lots of railroad related displays and exhibits.
2204 CD Railside in Florida, Vol. 2 Bly-Rail Home Video '02 120 Lots of variety on this 1999-2001 compilation of Florida action: Amtrak, NS, CSX at Deland, Lake City, Suwanee Valley, White Springs, Lakeland, Dade City, Wildwood, Oxford, and a ride on the Operation Lifesaver Express.
2205 CD CP Florida Rails, Volume 1 Bly-Rail Home Video '99 95 Visits to the Amtrak Stations in Kathleen, Lakeland, Ocala, Wildwood, and Plant City, with views of passing trains and other action, plus some worthwhile time spent at various railroad locations around Panama City. Copious notes accompany.
2206 CD Eastern Canadian Rails Bly-Rail Home Video '00 105 Video shot during 1995-97, mostly in New Brunswick, with some scenes from Nova Scotia and Quebec. CN and New Brunswick Southern, with CP, VIA Rail, and various shortlines. Copious notes accompany.
2207 MS Rock Trains, The Golden Rail Video '98 82 Two little steamers from the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad take time out from their tourist trip duties to do the job they were meant to do: they hauled trains of rock to stabilize the Nisqually River Bridge against high water. Great scenes of working steam
2208 VS Age of Steam Railroads, The Motor Classics '98 60 Film of steam locomotives and the trains they pulled, assembled from various sources, color and b&w.
2209 CD Wheeling & Lake Erie - The New Generation Revelation '92 62 The W&LE comes to life again in 1990, using hand-me-down power such as Southern GP35's and M.P. Sd40's. You'll see newly painted red and yellow units on Mogadore Hill, and a lot more in this interesting video. Notes accompany.
2210 RH Milwaukee Road Historical Society Convention, 6-02 Pearson Prod. '02 37 A record of the Convention's rail fan activities, including a ride behind beautifully painted E9's and a visit to the Illinois State Railroad Museum. Includes 7 minutes of video filmed at Niles Jct., 2-14-02
2211 MS Keith's Trains No. 55 - Logansport Iron Festival July 1996 Lehman 120 The Fort Wayne Historical Society's C&O #2716 in a push-pull operation with an F-7; plus a derailment and clearing operations at Winchester IN, a big mess. Notes accompany.
2212 CD Algoma Central/Conrail's SD80MACs Keith's Trains #56 '97 120 A record of a trip from Sault Ste. Marie to Hearst, Ontario and return, with lots of interesting scenes along the way. Then, scenes of SD40MACs aound Muncie and Winchester, IN. . Shot in 1996. Notes accompany.
2213 MS 3751 Route of the Chiefs Video Rails '93 90 Santa Fe's mighty 3751 Northern returns to the rails for an epic trip from Los Angeles to Chicago and back. Great Pacing scenes! This hour and a half long tape is probably the best record of that event.
2214 ED VS Memories of the CNJ, B&O, and RDG, Vol. II Mark I '88 30 Filmed mostly around the Bound Brook, NJ region in the 1960s, this program presents a satisfying variety of diesel power along with some views of NKP 2-8-4 #759, Reading 4-8-4 #2100, #2102, and others.
2215 CD Winchester and Western - A Big Little Shortline Pentrex '94 30 A brisk visit to this interesting railroad, which uses Alco RS-11's and a GP-9 hauling sand from the quarry at Gore, WV to Winchester and points beyond.
2216 MS Four Days Of Steam In Dixie Mark I '92 55 Hosted by Jim Boyd, this tape features Eastern Tennessee & Western North Carolina 4-6-0 #12, Atlanta & West Point 4-6-2 #290, Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum 2-8-0 #610, Southern Railway 2-8-2 4501, and N&W J #611.
2217 CD A Day With Belt 525 Midwest Video '97 90 Spend a working day with Belt Railway Co, #525, an SW1200 doing switching jobs in yards and industries. This is real everyday railroading: flat switching and kicking of cars, explanation of locomotive controls, etc.
2218 CD Keith's Trains No. 35., South Bend/Muncie IN Lehman '95 120 GT & CR operations around Arnold St. with many different types of diesels; NS and CR moves at Walnut St., Muncie, IN, 3-22-95, SD40, C30-7, GP38-2, 8-40CW, SD60M. Notes accompany
2219 CD Keith's Trains No. 38., Garrett, IN Lehman '95 120 Around Garratt, IN: Randolph St., Amtrak Shelter, CSX/B&O Depot, July 8, 1995. Locals, Amtrak, etc., July 8, 1995. Notes accompany
2220 H Desert Storm - The War Begins CNN Special Reports '91 65 A compelling tale of leaders and warriors, recounting the early chapters of the Gulf War, assembled from the archives of CNN's coverage of the events that followed Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait.
2221 H Desert Storm - The Victory CNN Special Reports '91 101 From CNN's files, the opening days of 1991, the efforts to avert war, the initial airstrikes, the 100-hour ground war, and finally the liberation of Kuwait. An excellent documentary feature.
2222 H Superliners: Twilight of an Era National Geographic '80 60 Here is a nostalgic and close-up look at the Queen Elizabeth II, last of the great trans-Atlantic ocean liners. Many other magnificent passenger vessels are shown as well, along with fact-filled narration.
2223 MS Super Slips and Start-ups Mark I 60 If you thrill to the spectacle of a steam locomotive trying to get a heavy train on the move, this video will make your juices flow. Plumes of steam, slipping drivers, and incredible stack talk make this one a winner.
2224 FR MS Cumbrian Mountain Express - Steam on the Settle & Carlisle PSOV 90 Nineteen preserved steam locomotives are seen in action on the Settle to Carlisle Railway, filmed during 1988 to 1993. This line features superb scenery, so the engines are seen to best advantage, and the program is satisfactorily lengthy.
2225 CD Union Pacific's Triple Track Main - The Kearney Sub Pentrex '00 96 This tapes focuses on one of the busiest mainlines in America, the three track line from North Platte to Gibbon Junction. All kinds of freight moves are seen here as Pentrex captures 92 trains.
2226 CD Street Running Pentrex '00 104 Big trains threading their way through traffic? Or vice versa? That's what this video is about, and you'll see scenes filmed in Modesto, CA, Erie, PA, Michigan City, IN, and many other locales. Last days for this kind of thing!
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DVDs -- Order by catalog number just as with videos:
D-001 Steam Giants Across America Madacy Entertainment From the liner notes:
There is probably no greater thrill than to witness one of the massive articulated or Mallet type steam locomotives whooshing by at high speed with 100 or more cars, or blasting a column of smoke skyward on a long freight drag up a steep grade.
Now you can experience this exciting action across America in the 40s and early 50s in stereo sound and in full color. Some of the nations finest 16mm rail fan photographers such as Robert Flack, Emery Gulash, Tom Strid and Jerry Carson have collaborated to bring you one of the most fascinating collections of steam featuring action from Union Pacific, Duluth Missabe & Iron Range, and Norfolk & Western.
As an added bonus this program contains scenes of the last runs of Norfolk & Westerns #1218, and double headed action with Union Pacifics 8444.
Includes (in addition to the feature): Interactive Trivia Game Animated Scene Index call up any scene at the push of a button
Famous Railways Famous Trains Train Robberies Color/60 minutes Dolby Digital Sound
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D-002 Twilight of Steam Madacy Entertainment From the liner notes:
Some of the most exciting steam action ever offered on videosteam from the 60s and early 70s. Most of these locomotives are either still active, or available for viewing in various parts of the country.
Through the 16mm camera of Bill McClellan youll witness superb color photography of the following steam locomotives: 4-6-2 Candadian Pacific #127, 2-10-0 Strasburg #90, 0-6-0 Conway Scenic Railroad # 47, 2-8-0 Morris County Central #385, 2-8-0 #382 and 0-6-0 #4039 (the latter in winter snow!), 4-8-4 Reading 2100 and 2102 doubleheaded!!, the Reading 4-8-4 in Delaware & Hudson style, Canadian National 4-8-4 #6218 Canadian Pacific 4-6-4T #47, and the Steamtown 2-6-0 #89. A fantastic collection of steamers running on mainlines of the East and the 2100 and 2102 doubleheaders flying by at close to 60 miles per hour!
Includes (in addition to the feature): Interactive Trivia Game Animated Scene Index call up any scene at the push of a button Famous Railways Famous Trains Train Robberies Color/60 minutes Dolby Digital Sound
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D-003 Steam in The 50s And 60s Madacy Entertainment From the liner notes:
New! Never before released! Incredible video from original 16mm negative film from the collection of Tom A. Strid. You will see Union Pacific Big Boys, Duluth Missabe & Iron Range articulateds as well as more steam in other parts of the country, from 4-8-8-4 to 2-8-0s. Beautifully photographed and in full color! Includes (in addition to the feature): Interactive Trivia Game Animated Scene Index call up any scene at the push of a button
Famous Railways Famous Trains Train Robberies Color/60 minutes Dolby Digital Sound
Program is the same as Clear Signal cat. no. 908, Steam in the 1950s and Early 1960s by Green Frog. Video and audio are greatly enhanced in DVD format.
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D-004 Runaway Trains Simitar From the liner notes:
Witness the devastation unleashed by Runaway Trains, as the worlds most tragic rail catastrophes are examined in this powerful documentary. She the way the accidents really happened through incredible computer-animated recreations. Learn how railroads are adapting new technologies to improve safety and reduce the risk of fatal collisions.
Incredible on-site footage tells the horrifying tale of destruction caused when: a one hundred car freight train plows into a sleepy suburban subdivision; a crowded commuter train meets and intercity passenger train head on; a passenger train rear ends a stalled commuter train and the wreckage lands in the path of an oncoming express.
Includes interactive menus, scene access, movie factoids, and dolby digital 5.1 52 minutes
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D-005 Live Steam In Florida 2002 Green Frog From the liner notes:
Lockhart & Lake Forest: Bob Zuckerman has built almost 1000 feet of track on his own property, and the layout provides great action as the tracks roam around his home. Also included: Bobs fine railroadiana collection.
Manatee Central Railroad: The video taken covers Larry Smiths property, who jointly operates with two other landowners. Tunnels, steaming bay, view of inside machine shop, long runs, passing sidings, a lake and many bridges featured.
Ridge Live Steamers: Richard Doblers operations, located in Central Florida on an old orange grove. Long bridges, fast track, a steaming bay, as well as great operation featuring long trains on 2600 feet track, plus additional 4000 feet and sidings and yards.
Largo Central Railroad: Largest operation visited during this whirlwind tourlocated in Largo, Florida. Club features 1.2 mile of mainline track in beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park. Great steaming bays, a large yard, junctions, stations, and passing sidings are featured. Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Chapter search Running time 60 minutes
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D-006 Steam Shortlines of the South Madacy Entertainment From the liner notes:
A fantastic collection of 15 steam operated railroads in the South. Shot in the 50s and early 60s on 16mm film and in exquisite color, this collection is sure to captivate the most ardent of rail fans. Included in this fabulous collection are 0-6-0s, 2-6-2s, 2-8-0s and even Shays!
Railroads included are: Moscow, Camden & San Augustine RR, Bonhoime & Hattiesburg Southern, Morehead and North Fork Buffalo Creek & Gauley, Virginia Blue Ridge, Tweetsie Railroad, E.T.&W.N.C., North American Rayon, Brimstone RR, Kentucky & Tennessee Mobile & Gulf, Savannah & Atlantas #750
Includes (in addition to the feature): Interactive Trivia Game Animated Scene Index call up any scene at the push of a button Famous Railways Famous Trains Train Robberies Dolby Digital sound 40 minutes This program is the same as Clear Signal no. 1504, Steam Shortlines of the South Green Frog
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D-007 Steam Across the Pacific Northwest Pentrex From the liner notes:
Thrill to the sight of Big Steam conquering the Pacific Northwest as SP Daylight 4449 takes to the rails once more!
The mighty 4449 was painted black with BNSF decals to head up a BNSF Employee Appreciation Special in July. Running excursions over former Burlington Northern trackage, the Daylight treated enthusiastic throngs of spectators to the sights and sounds of thundering steam power. Pentrex was on the spot, capturing exciting scenes throughout the trains extensive route. Starting in Vancouver, Washington, we follow the train across the state and into British Colombia, Canada, and Idaho, visiting the cities of Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, and Vancouver, B.C. A special highlight is a ride aboard the train along the Puget Sound, from Balmer Yard in Seattle to Everett. Youll see the EAS travelling over Stevens Pass what an awesome sight that is! and at the Skykomish and exciting Cascade Tunnel. Travelling eastward, the train stops at Wenatchee and Spokane, then crosses the long bridge over Lake Pend Oreille on its way to Sandpointe, Idaho. Dozens and dozens of runbys fill the screen with scenic images of steam railroading. Theres also plenty of freight and passenger train action along the route, including Amtraks Talgo trains.
100 minutes, with the option of watching the program with or without narration
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D-008 Steam Photo Freights and Passenger Extras Pentrex From the liner notes:
Return to yesteryear and thrill to the sight of steam locomotives hauling vintage freight equipment! Hop aboard passenger trains operated especially for photographers! These trains stop at scenic and usually inaccessible locations where passengers disembark, set up their cameras while the trains back down the line, and then get spectacular action shots as the trains steam past their cameras. At the Heber Valley Railroad in Utah and the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad in Maryland, hard-working steamers pull freight equipment including boxcars, tank cars and coal hoppers. This is the first photo freight operated by steam locomotive #75 since being acquired and overhauled by the Heber Valley. On the Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia, old logging equipment is hauled by Shay locomotives to emulate the lines heritage. Shay #11 is making its first outing since being converted from oil to coal. In Colorado, the Durango & Silvertons annual Photographers Special makes stops at locations deep in the Animas River Canyon where access is normally impossible. Recently-acquired locomotive #483 is a thrill to see in operation. Enjoy the excitement of steam railroading performed in the timeless traditions of the past!
96 minutes Chapter menu Watch with or without narration.
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2154 W Armoured Might Machines of War 60 A full hour of combat footage and interviews with the men who operated the fighting vehicles featured, this program gives a taste of what it was really like, from WW I to Desert Storm, to be part of a mechanical division.
2155 W Tank Force Machines of War 60 Journey through the history of the tank, from WW I to Desert Storm. With historical footage and interviews, this program will give you insight into the amazing technical advances that have been made in armoured vehicles.
2156 W U.S. Elite Forces Machines of War 60 Lightning-fast and precise airborne assaults with the 82nd Airborne Division, the C-141 Starlifter, elite Ranger commando training, and more make this an exciting hour.
2157 W Armour Attack Machines of War 60 Fans of modern tank warfare will like this one, which explores the M1A1 Abrams and the Challenger 2, plus anti-tank missiles, computer guidance systems and more recent advances in military technology.
2158 W Armoured Vehicle Machines of War/Video Ordnance '91 60 Take a look at the impressive variety of armoured vehicles, from the legendary half-track used in WW II to the most sophisticated light armoured vehicles of Desert Storm. Mobility, firepower, high tech combat.
2159 A B-24 Story, The American Sound and Video 75 Three shorts covering the crash program that manufactured the Liberator, the many ways the B-24 was employed in 1943 as Roosevelt and Churchill planned the war, and the around the clock attacks on the Ploesti oilfields. A great documentary.
2160 AV W B-24 Liberator Publishers Choice Video 45 Part of the History of Air Combat Series, this program details the service of the rugged 4-engine bomber in WW II, with combat footage of the Ploesti Raids and other missions. The violence of those battles is recalled in interviews with survivors.
2161 H Lest We Forget Aviation A. V. Library 80 Inspirational film perpetuates the memory of those who fought in World War II. Additional shorts show ruins of Corregidor, "Sentimental Journey" with James Stewart, etc.
2162 MR MS Tracks Ahead, Vol. VII PBS/Pentrex '00 180 Six episodes on two cassettes of the popular PBS series, with many interesting segmants including 6 or 7 on model railroading. You'll also visit the Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad, Union Tank Car Co., Steamtown, White Pass & Yukon, and other attractions.
2163 MR Tracks Ahead, Vol. VIII PBS/Pentrex 210 Seven action-packed episodes on two cassettes from the 4th season of America's favorite PBS series on railroading. 28 different segments for a full 3-1/2 hours of entertainment.
2164 AV Test Pilot Series: High Speed, Low Level PHI Films/BBC 30 An exciting film featuring flight instruction on the "Lightning" and several other low-level combat aircraft. Without computerized controls, at speeds up to Mach 1.8, split-second timing is necessary and the landings are particularly hairy.
2165 FR Grand Tour, The Scenic Railway Journeys of the World 56 A European rail travelogue including the Switzerland Glacier Express, Valencia and Barcelona, Germany's Rhine, Italy's Tuscan landscape, and the Orient Express to Venice. Castles and scenery, some railroad interest too.
2166 H World At War, Vol. 10: Wolfpack Thames Video 53 The German attempts to starve Britain by attacking ships bringing supplies from North America are very nearly successful. Allied merchant ships, despite convoy techniques, are very vulnerable. WW II combat films and participants' accounts add interest.
2167 H Red Star The World At War, V. 2 52 This is the story of Russia's massive, lonely war with 20 million casualties. Against heavy odds, Russian military and civilian personnel, grimly opposed the Nazis, enduring cold and starvation.
2168 H Great Lakes Freighters - Sailing Fitout Through November Gales www.greatlakesfreighters.com 60 Striking, on-board films show you what it's like to navigate merchant freighters on the Great Lakes in winter. Professionally narrated and packed with exciting images, this is a different sort of video (wish we had more like it!) and is highly recommended.
2169 CR CD Keith's Trains #44/45 Lehman '95 240 IHRC cab ride on GP7 #344, Connerville to New Castle, IN, July 28, 1995. A record of a morning's work switching and running. Descriptive notes accompany. Two cassettes, rents as one unit.
2170 ED CR ALCO C420 Cab Rides - Bluffton/Craigville IN Lehman 240 Come along for a typical day's work of railroading on the Indiana Hi-Rail local. Switching, running, and all the other normal activities are portrayed. Two days' worth on two cassettes; notes accompany. Rents as one unit.
2171 CR CD Indiana Hi-Rail Cab Ride, Conclusion Lehman 240 ALCO C420 continues to Delphos, OH, then heads back west through Ohio City, Willshire, Pleasant Mills, Decatur, IN and ends trip at MP 110.5 just west of Decatur. Notes accompany. Two cassettes, renting as one unit.
2172 TR Pacific Electric - Early Fifties Pearson Prod./Jim Holmes 26 Color film of Pacific Electric operations, mainly freight -- very interesting street running scenes of California fifty years ago. (8 minutes) San Francisco MUNI - Color film of a ride on a steeple car ('70s?) and a tour of the backshops (b&w).
2173 FR Destinations Pentrex 50 Journey to New Zealand and take a lingering look at what railroading means to New Zealanders. We follow dispatchers, operators, and various other railroad employees as they go about their daily duties.
2174 MS TR Scenic Train Rides of NC, TN, GA, VT, Ont. Lejonhud, P. (A) 180 Lookout Mountain, Great Smoky Mountain Railway, Tweetsie Railroad, Smoky Mount RR Dillsboro, Stone Mountain Atlanta, plus various RR attractions in Ontario & Vermont, 1994-96. Two cassettes renting as one unit. Amateur video, very interesting.
2175 VS Union Pacific Big Boy Collection Pentrex '01 95 Thanks to Pentrex's untiring efforts, footage of all 25 of UP's Big Boys has been assembled here, providing a comprehensive record of these behemoths in action. Some scenes haven't been released on video before: Sherman Hill, Wasatch Mts.
2176 MS Scenic Train Rides of California, Vol. 1 Lejonhud, P (A) 186 Sierra Railway Jamestown, Yosemite Mt. & Sugarpine Railway, Roaring Camp & Big Trees RR, California & Western Scenic RR. Golden Spike Nat'l. Monument, Heber Valley RR. Two cassettes renting as one unit.
2177 Pentrex Previews, Vol. 6 Pentrex '98 90 Short previews of over thirty of Pentrex's releases up to 1998.
2178 Pentrex Previews, Vol. 7 Pentrex '99 60 Exciting scenes from 18 of Pentrex's great videos, covering a wide range of railroad subjects. You get an ample sample of each program, guiding your choice of which titles to buy or rent.
2179 Pentrex Previews Vol. 8 Pentrex '01 65 Highlights from 17 of the newest Pentrex shows in 2001. Street Running, Best of 2000, Steam to Spokane, B&O Odyssey Vol. 1, Rails to the Twin Ports, California Challenger, Steam Across the Pacific Northwest, etc.
2180 FR MS Great 1991 South African Steam Festival Machines of Iron '97 54 Steam's last hurrah in South Africa was marked by a 5-day extravaganza on the mainline from Kimberly to De Aar, featuring the last of these magnificent steam locomotives. This is a great tape you'll watch over and over.
2181 FR MS South African Garratts Machines of Iron '98 60 A trip to South Africa in 1995, when these huge articulated locomotives were still in revenue and excursion service. They are well photographed on several different railways. Soon after this video was made, the Garratts were retired.
2182 CD Guilford Video Quarterly, Spring 1996 Rail Graphics '96 84 Diesels in action at Ayer, Shirley, Wachusett, Gardner, Lowell, Millers Falls, Hatfield, Greenfield, Hoosac Tunnel, W. Chelmsford, Eagle Bridge NY, Stillwater NY, Mechanicsville NY, Pittstown NY, Nashua NH.
2183 CD Guilford Video Quarterly, Summer 1996 Rail Graphics '96 75 1996 doings on the Guilford Rail System. Locations covered in this edition include East Deerfield, Charlemont, Rigly, Ayer, Shirley, Lawrence, Nashua, Dover, North Berwick, Graniteville, Tyngsboro, Gardner, Lunenberg, Wachusett, more.
2184 CD Shortlines of Georgia I PK's Provideo Services 62 Cordell, Plains, Toccoa, Rose Crossing -- Georgia Southwestern action. Amateur video, notes accompany.
2185 CD Shortlines of New Hampshire I PK's Provideo Services 62 Twelve trains are seen or followed in this hour-long look at NES, C&C, CNNA, St. Lawrence & Atlantic fan trip, etc. Amateur video, notes accompany.
2186 CD Shortlines of Vermont I PK's Provideo Services Green Mountain, Central Vermont Railway, St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railway are seen in this amateur tape filmed in 1994 at various Vermont locations. Notes accompany.
2187 VS ED Southern Pacific's Joaquin Route Circa 1950 Catenary, '01 55 An in-depth study of one of SP's major north-south arteries in the post-WW II decade. Steam and diesel, freight and passenger, 16 mm color film of SP trains at Lathrop, Bakersfield, Tehachapi Loop, 1952 earthquake damage, and more.
2188 CD Atlanta: Diesels Down South Cassidy, Daniel G., '94 CSX and NS activity around Atlanta -- Howels Junction and East Point, videotaped in summer 1992. Sharp image quality and good color. Added feature: four Georgia shortlines.
2189 MR A Lionel Christmas TM Books '95 55 A great mix of stories, toy train action, and beautiful Christmas music that will help you relive those magical Christmas mornings when there were Lionel trains under the tree. Very enjoyable!
2190 HO Emperor of the North Twentieth Century Fox '73 120 Well-staged action melodrama set in 1933, starring Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin. Hobos battle a conductor determined to keep them off his train. Fast-paced and full of railroad action.
2191 CD F Tower, Fostoria OH/Berea Tower Lehman 240 CSX and NS action at two busy Ohio interlockings. The date is March 1996, and the traffic is heavy. Keith's Trains nos. 49 & 50, two cassettes renting as one unit. Data sheet accompanies.
2192 CD District 4 -- Current Trains on the Old Boston & Maine Pike, Jacob 120 East Deerfield Yard, West Greenfield, Hoosac Tunnel and other locations are featured. Sharp image quality, good sound, minimum narration, whole trains are shown in most sequences.
2193 CD Trains Around Muncie, IN Lehman 240 Filmed March-June 1996 at various locations around Muncie, IN. Norfolk Southern and Conrail trains with a wide variety of motive power. Notes accompany. Keith's Trains nos. 51/52, two cassettes renting as one unit.
2194 CD MS Durand Railroad Days/Prairie Steam Special Lehman 240 May 1996, Durand, MI Railroad Days with Pere Marquette #1225 and assorted diesels, Tuscola & Saginaw Bay locos, etc.; Kentucky Central #11 trip, Paris KY to Maysville KY, 10-9-93. Two cassettes renting as one unit.
2195 CD ED American Railraod Collection, Vol. 1 Pentrex '02 95 Four training and promotional films from the 70's: MO-PAC Delivers (Missouri-Pacific, 1975), Portrait of a Railroad (BN, 1973), Switches, Hand Brakes, and You (C&NW, 1974), and TLC (Tender Loving Care) (CN Rail, 1978). Color, narrated.
2196 CD Pittsburgh Mainlines Pentrex '01 136 Subtitled "Heavy Action Around the Iron City" this tape really delivers the goods: CSX, Conrail, Amtrak and the industrial hauling Union Railroad, even freight barges on the local rivers all contribute to a long and satisfying show.
2197 MS 1522 Galloping through Texas Pentrex '01 70 A great photographic record of the BNSF's Employee Appreciation Special, eight days of thrilling steam action as this mighty Mountain type locomotive conquered the hills of Texas at track speed, generating plenty of stack talk.
2198 VS VP TR The 60's - Passenger, Steam, Electrics Green Frog '01 60 Roger M. Koenig's photography of railroading around Chicago in the 1960's: Rock Island, Wabash, Illinois Central, Santa Fe, Grand Trunk, B&O, Chicago & Northwestern, Pennsy, and C&O. There are also scenes of GTW #6218 in winter excursion service.
2199 MS Test Run of the #2472 Pearson Prod. 57 Ex-SP #2472 is a P-8 Class Pacific that had not been run for 5 years because of a burned out main driver bearing. After overhaul, this venerable engine was tested between San Francisco and San Jose, reaching a speed of 79 mph with no problems.
2200 MS Revenue Run of #2472 Pearson Prod. 53 #2472 goes out on the Caltrain main with a train of happy passengers and proves that she can still do what she was designed to do. Good pictures and great stack talk here.
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