I specifically sought this video out after reminiscing about some of my cross country trips when I was younger. I have distinct memories of passing the Saltair palace on the salt flats and even riding these weird roller coaster like cars on a water flume. It was like a cross between a regular water tube ride and a roller coaster. Then several years later I passed by again and the place was virtually under water. I remember walking into the main palace and seeing the mosaic tiles under water. So I just happened to notice on this DVD that there was a rail line that went there (didn't know that), and was thrilled to watch it and see my memories come to life. Great stuff from CSP!

An interesting video that chronicles the rise, heyday and fall of several interurban lines that radiated from the Salt Lake City area. We see many large passenger and combine cars, some with unique, even psychedelic paint schemes - and in the 1940's, no less! Also of interest was the footage of the very modern Brilliners - similar to, but not copies of the Brill Bullets. Local electric freight operations are also reviewed, as well as the resorts and amusement parks that made up much of the revenue of several of the lines presented. The video ends with a look at the operations in the kennecott mines. Here, we see electric freight motors with three - yes, three - pantographs. The video ends with a review of former Utah cars that are now preserved in museums. Narration was constant, but gives a very detailed history of the lines. Music is also added. Image quality was good, but it was obvious that it's a dub of a video tape. Any vintage traction will like this program.

Additional remarks by Jeffrey Ornstein:
Narration: A little bit too much.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.