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Donner Combo DVD The Dodger (Oxfordshire UK) on 2011-02-15 10:24:50.
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The DVD is produced to a high standard and gives an excellent insight into the dedication of the crews as they struggle to keep the traffic moving over the pass in severe winter conditions. I would recommend part one of the DVD to any young person who is embarking on a railway career to see what is involved in this aspect of railway operation. If a 2011 production of this operation was produced it would interesting to see how things have progress in the form of machinery & operational practices. Donner Combo DVD dan on 2007-12-08 17:31:22.
People who found this review helpful: 4
Another great combo DVD. "Battle for Donner Pass" video happens to show this area in one of the snowiest winters in modern times. I was in the Lake Tahoe & surrounding areas this same winter & I remember how the snow just kept coming.You could witness how hard it was to keep the highways open, but this video lets you see the even greater amount of effort needed to keep a railroad open under these harsh conditions. The special equipment & technical methods needed are well explained--it even documents a "worst case scenario" & the rotaries needing to come out of an 8 year hibernation to get the line open. A great documentation of a an amazing feat. "Across Donner Summit" is equally well done.The history of the pass, sharp curves, steep grades & extreme weather are all showcased in an interesting manner. Richard Steinheimer is used to host this video & really adds a nice touch. This keeps it interesting & adds a personal flair. The Pass is documented in all conditions including winter to make very enjoyable viewing. Donner Combo DVD UK Phil on 2010-02-06 12:22:45.
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I think that the battle part was absolutely great, and how the camera team obtained permission to film this is a mystery to us UK types. The Health & Safety brigade here would have a fit if we were allowed to see ice-cycles being shot down and the use of explosives in tunnels/snow-sheds, and to see a crew re rail derailed stock/locomotives using planks of wood was great These scenes would be classed as commercially sensitive. Donner Combo DVD Mainline (NV US) on 2018-09-29 18:26:19.
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I'd give this video eight stars if I could!! This video covers the original mainline over Donner summit before it was removed in the early to mid-1990's. Of course, when this DVD was made, Blu Ray HD definition didn't exist, so we have to accept the resolution that was available at the time. Another section that was reduced from two mainlines to one in the early 1990's was from Emigrant Gap to Shed 10. I have to think Union Pacific wishes they still had two mainlines all the way from Roseville to Norden still now that they are sending double stack trains over Donner since 2010. Perhaps traffic density will cause them to add the second mainline again at some point in the future. Donner Combo DVD Chase Freeman (Grundy VA US) on 2017-08-18 23:10:39.
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This is one of my favorite videos in my collection. Both programs do a fine job of presenting Donner Pass. I'd recommend this tape to anyone with an interest in mountain railroading or the SP. This is Donner at its best... Donner Combo DVD dmacleo (Maine) on 2014-07-22 14:56:17.
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one of my favorites. I, of course, never met Richard Steinheimer however with this video I feel I have spoken with him. Donner Combo DVD Sky King (Boston, Ma.) on 2014-07-03 09:33:05.
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I purchased this DVD to replace my VHS copies that I purchased from Pentrex many years ago. The quality of the transfer is excellent save for a few places that had momentary gliches. I intend to purchase other DVD's to replace VHS copies that are showing their age. Donner Combo DVD trackside (Missouri) on 2013-11-21 08:38:26.
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Great combo and videography! Across Donner Summit is a historial trek about the construction and past operations on the hill. Richard Steinheimer's comments are a highlight and spoken as a railfan not a historian. Kudos to Pentrex for blending history with 1992 rail traffic while maintaining interest. The Battle for Donner Pass was filmed by Video Rails and is without question their finest work. The cab ride derailment in deep snow and rerailment efforts are extremely rare yet highly captivating. The snow removal segments by flangers, spreaders and rotaries in seasonally extreme conditions show the behind the scenes grunt work that keep mountain mainlines open. Donner Combo DVD Johncraig44 (New Zealand) on 2013-10-05 22:56:57.
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Excellent DVD. Great value for money. Quality of filming is very good. An in depth look at the work and expense required to keep a high altitude line functioning during the Winter. Would recommend this to anyone with a general interest in Railroading Donner Combo DVD Dewey (Hooksett, NH) on 2013-05-14 15:56:26.
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I have the original "Battle for Donner Pass" when it was made by Video Rail Productions. This is the classic and I would say all others look up to. This movie really shows what snow fighting is all about. My 3 year old grand daughter loves it which is why I bought this combo DVD. Across Donner Summit is also excellent especially with Richard Steinheimer's insights about Donner Pass. Donner Combo DVD royski (sacramento) on 2013-03-12 12:37:17.
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great combo pack. every scene a keeper. snow action hypnotic, especially rotary Donner Combo DVD the celt 1 (Foersthill, CA) on 2013-03-11 14:26:59.
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A very good video. I live near the old SP Donner route. I have seen the great Cab Forwards woking the Rotarys A sight to see. I remember the 1952 City Of San Francisco being trapped in an avalanch. Also there was a Cab Forward that was derailed by a snow slide and 2 crewmen were killed. Donner Combo DVD Pierre (Laval, Qc, Canada) on 2013-03-02 12:45:23.
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Very interesting. We do not have the opportunities to see flangers, rotaries and spreaders in action. We also see that maintenance crew do have some very hard days with all that snow. As canadian we are incline to think of California as "very warm temperature, blue skies, beaches, but this video shows that there is also lot of snow in California. Donner Combo DVD Texas Hi-Railer (West Texas) on 2012-11-20 08:17:59.
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Definitely another Pentrex high quality DVD. I learned some things about Donner that I wasn't aware of after watching this video and I really recommend this video for your train library! Donner Combo DVD Robby (Moorenweis, Upper Bavaria, Germany) on 2011-07-22 05:53:47.
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One of the best railroad movies I´ve seen in my life. Donner Combo DVD Gary (Bemus Point, NY) on 2011-05-24 08:22:16.
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Two great videos on 1 DVD. Goes into detail of railroad snowplowing up by Donner Pass and shows some problems. Great videos of trains going up and down these routes in summer. Donner Combo DVD fleandca on 2010-03-21 14:18:11.
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I really really enjoyed this DVD, it is before the UP/SP merger, spartan cab railroading. Donner Combo DVD Chris Altwegg on 2009-09-07 19:33:11.
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Good overview of the Donner Pass area, how it works and what a challenge it is. I watched the 2nd video first and then watched the Battle for Donner Pass. Wow, what a great view of what goes on to keep a pass open in the winter. Donner Combo DVD Jesper on 2008-08-13 12:33:44.
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As a fan of big noisy machinery "The Battle for Donner Pass" has rolled a couple of times now... I like it when we get to see that they don't always use machines to clear ice! Donner Combo DVD rrvideoman (Delisle Saskatchewan) on 2020-03-30 10:36:30.
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Donner Pass... 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) above sea level is a very challenging railroad pass, espescially in the winter with the extreme amount of snow. The Southern Pacific works extremely hard to keep the pass open, and hard work it is. Winter fighting equipment is put to the test and we see it all including the rotaries & bull dozers. And to give the show it's best is the scenic beauty of the region. Top notch production. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4.8 of 5 (
if ordered now. (PST)
