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Being a fan of Marias Pass since I played MSTS as a kid, this video brings it to life. If you like cascade green locomotives working hard on mountain grades, this video is for you! The video also includes some beautiful snow scenes! This is a must have for any BN fan! 5/5

Additional remarks by Chase Freeman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

Mountain railroading is always a very interesting part of the industry. Marias Pass is another wonder of railroad action at it's finest. While it may be lacking in the height and steep grades of other mountain passes, in does not lack in scenic view points. Through western Montana, we are treated to a long gone parade of Burlington Northern's cascade green power, and a few extra's from other companies like the blue and yellow Santa Fe's. Rugged mountains and tall bridges make for a gorgeous backdrop of this famed mountain region. Add in some beautiful Vistas and Resorts at or near Glacier National Park really adds to the interest. Lots of tunnels and snow sheds are also seen along the way. Appearances by Amtrak's Empire Builder make a nice touch to the variety of trains. And we are also treated to some winter scenic beauty and trains battling the elements of Mother Nature. A great video presentation that I am pleased to have as a part of my collection. I know that all who purchase this video will be every bit as pleased.

Additional remarks by rrvideoman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Definitely.

okay I take everything back on what I said about this dvd its spectacular with the trains so I must say I was wrong about this one it's great not boring at all

Additional remarks by chris collins:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

I've never seen action on Marias, only heard og it until now. Nicely done!

Additional remarks by Mark:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.

Well chosen angles and settings in this scenic mountainous area capture rail action at a very high level through out all four seasons. Nice water level shots and snow shed coverage including one scene shot on top of a snow shed. One of Pentrex's best although slighty dated.

Additional remarks by trackside:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

I had this dvd on vhs & figured it was time to update. While the picture quality is not up to video shot these days, it was a great value.

Additional remarks by run8anderson:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.

Had a tape copy in the past but bought again on DVD. The scenery is stunning and an inspiration for modelers of the North West region. Even though shot in 1991 the quality does the scenery justice. But its not just the scenery as in this period the mix of the trains make interesting viewing. Well worth buying, the content is one of the best.

Additional remarks by Al:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Definitely.

I really enjoyed this video. I feel like it shows off the topic. The only thing it is lacking was a mention of a locomotive type in a couple of scenes. It's just too bad there are not more Burlington Northern videos available. It's like the BN got skipped! There's more BNSF stuff out there and it hasn't been around as long.

Additional remarks by Larry S:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Yes.

Excellent scenery and a well shot video featuring lots of older horsepower, overall a great show that I would recommend to others.

Additional remarks by wheelo:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Definitely.

Across Marias Pass is a Pentrex video that documents the Burlington Northern railroad (once the Great Northern and now BNSF), crossing the Rockies in Montana circa 1991, working its way from Whitefish, MT west of Glacier National Park, along the southern boundary of the park, up the Flathead River, over Marias Pass, and on to Browning, MT east of the Rockies at the edge of the Great Plains.<br><br>Pentrex almost always does an excellent job, with great photography, plenty of trains, a logical order, clear narration, and just the right number of maps and scenic shots for orientation. You get your money’s worth, too (90 minutes on this video).<br><br>But here is what makes Across Marias Pass my all-time favorite:<br><br>• A busy, prosperous railroad with a variety of trains: intermodal, grain, lumber, automobiles, ore, mixed freight, and the Empire Builder;<br>• The wonderful scenery of Glacier National Park, the Flathead River, and Marias Pass;<br>• The green-and-white Burlington Northern locomotives that blended in so well with the evergreen forests – sorely missed by railfans since the BNSF merger of 1995;<br>• The variety of locomotives in 1991, an interesting transitional time: the GM SD40-2 and its relatives still predominated, but the GE Dash-8 had introduced a more modern look;<br>• Filming in two seasons: autumn, with the aspens at their golden peak, and winter, during a snowstorm that keeps getting stronger as you climb towards the pass;<br>• U.S. Highway 2 closely follows the railroad, providing excellent sites for photography but politely stays out of the picture (so you don’t have to watch zillions of cars and trucks passing by); and<br>• The single best image in any of my train videos: horses grazing in a field while snow falls and, across the river, a train roars upgrade thru the snow sheds – two things in this world that are as beautiful as they are useful, horses and locomotives.

Additional remarks by zeppyblimp:
Narration: Just enough.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

the scenic of Montana is nice but this one felt a little boring to me I mean it was nice to see Montana's land scape but I just felt a little board of this one I would recommend this to people who like to see trains in montana

Additional remarks by chris collins:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.