An interesting video on the operations of railroad hauling ore products in a region that is not common to the mainline operators. But it'd not all ore haulage, as there is some general manifests and a work train as well to be seen. Pentrex has done a fine covering the 4 seasons of the year, with plenty of action throughout. The territory of the DM&IR is well covered as well. Other companies also make occasional appearances like the WC, UP, CN, CSX, etc... We also see the ship yards and some boats come in, one which shows itself unloading bulk products.
Over all, a good presentation of the region and the featured railroad.

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

CN bought DMIR back in 2004 but the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range (DMIR) DVD pays tribute to the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range this is an great dvd I would highly Recommend this DVD to anyone

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

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This one is for people that love main line steel road.

The CSX coverage was a neat side show broke up the video.

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

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I found this documentary of great interest. It features an area of the US that we don't hear a lot of, and a rail road that has a huge motive power variety. Very absorbing viewing.

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

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Though presentation of this DVD is pretty good, as one could expect from Pentrex, the DVD was overall lacking in depth and attention-getting details.

At the very beginning, some focus was placed on the mining industry, but I would have loved to learn more. Filmed in spring/summer of 2001, this is pre-9/11. The video crews should have had no problem getting into the mine (with permission and a tour) to get footage of the taconite process and loading of the hoppers. Speaking of which, absolutely no details were given about the specialty hopper cars in use. That would have been great to learn! How about the dock where the trains pull onto and unload into the ships? Nope. It was discussed, but no details were given.

After watching ore train after ore train after taconite train pass by, even with narration, I was ready for this one to end. Definitely NOT worth full price at $25. I bought it at $14.98 (60% off), and I feel it still was just an OK value at that.

Additional remarks by Bonkley:
Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value: Overpriced for the amount of enjoyment I got out of it.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.

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I am a bit disappointed: I would like to see more scenes from the port areas - but unhappily - that area is covered in another program of Pentrex.
The other contents are very good. For who likes SD´s locmotives it is a very recommended video.
Sorry about english!

Additional remarks by Roesler:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.