Ride the famous Chihuahua Pacifico Railroad over northwest Mexico's Sierra Madres and through the spectacular Copper Canyon, one of the most rugged passes in North America. With 86 tunnels, a loop, and many high bridges, this line has been hailed as an engineering marvel. See both freight and passenger operations over this remote and seldom photographed line.
At Los Mochis, we visit North America's last freight-only, exclusively steam powered common carrier, the Mexicano del Pacifico, and ride in the cab of #44, a 1923 Baldwin 2-8-2. Discover secrets hidden away just waiting to be revealed. Our railroad heritage is still alive working for our friends south of the border and you will be surprised by what you see. Pentrex visited the Copper Canyon in 1990 to bring you this exciting tour on VHS video. Now you can experience the grandeur of this railroading adventure on DVD!
At Los Mochis, we visit North America's last freight-only, exclusively steam powered common carrier, the Mexicano del Pacifico, and ride in the cab of #44, a 1923 Baldwin 2-8-2. Discover secrets hidden away just waiting to be revealed. Our railroad heritage is still alive working for our friends south of the border and you will be surprised by what you see. Pentrex visited the Copper Canyon in 1990 to bring you this exciting tour on VHS video. Now you can experience the grandeur of this railroading adventure on DVD!
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- 3 of 5
Good DVD . I love to see the last steam revenue freight in North America !!!
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Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Yes.
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- 4 of 5
I bought this dvd because it was on sale, and enjoyed seeing Mexico through the lens of the videographer. I've visited Mexico a number of times, and this dvd accurately documents Mexican culture vis-a-vis railroading. I would recommend this to other railfans.
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Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Yes.
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- 5 of 5
The Copper Canyon is a railroad filled with surprises. Lots of tunnels and bridges/trestles. In some of the most spectacular scenery in Mexico. It includes a cab ride in a very old steam engine. Lots of freight & passenger service seen in the video. A great video for all to enjoy.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Definitely.
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