Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD
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Here, combined on one Combo DVD, are two shows presenting your favorite fallen flags. These programs were filmed during the 1960s and 1970s at two of the country's railroading hot spots: Chicago and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
CLASSIC TWIN CITIES RAILROADING
Pentrex takes you back to the golden days of Minneapolis/St. Paul railroading in this, the third in its popular Fallen Flags Series. All the footage in this presentation was shot during Spring of 1970, just after the merger of Burlington Route, Great Northern, and Northern Pacific which formed the Burlington Northern. All the railroads shown here are Fallen Flags: Soo Line; Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern; Chicago & North Western; Burlington Northern; Rock Island; and Milwaukee Road.
A wide variety of locomotive types can be seen, including Alco, GE, Baldwin, EMD, a Fairbanks-Morse, a rare Baldwin DT-6-2000 centercab switcher, and an unusual home-built electric switcher. You'll view locomotives painted in predecessor colors (Burlington Route, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Chicago Great Western) as well as in the paint schemes of the featured roads.
This nonstop parade of equipment is seen at Shoreham Yard, Glenwood Junction, Westminster Tower, Belt Yard, St. Paul ("Pig"s Eye") Yard, Dayton's Bluff Yard, St. Paul Union Depot, Inver Grove, and the now-defunct Koppers Coke Plant with its custom electric switcher. A final highlight is a ride in a dome car on the Morning and Afternoon Zephyrs to experience the sights between the Twin Cities. It's a fascinating and nostalgic journey! (52 Minutes)
CLASSIC CHICAGO RAILROADING
This incredible compilation is based on 8mm color films taken by noted railroad photographer Dick Wallin during the 1960s and '70s.
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| DVD Item#: | FFS23-DVD | | Runtime: | 2 Hours, 16 Mins ($0.18/min) |
| Producer: | Pentrex |
| Aspect Ratio: | Full Screen | | DVD UPC: | 748268003981 |
| Shrink Wrapped?: | Yes | | Disc Type: | DVD |
| Region Code: | 0 Worldwide NTSC |
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Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD Bill S (Houston TX US) on 2019-09-20 03:15:43.
People who found this review helpful: 1
One of my favorites! Both programs. Chicago covers before and after the BN merger. Lots of predecessor BN stuff here. Many roads are shown from the mid 60s to early 70s in all seasons. Summer scenes, snow scenes, and everything in between. Twin Cities covers the spring of 1970-RIGHT after the BN merger. So you get to see that beautiful BN green along with predecessor stuff still in pre merger colors. lf you like BN, if you like 60s and 70s RRing, if you like midwest RRing, you'll go crazy over this one. Yes you will. lmage quality is not the best, but the footage is decades old.
Additional remarks by Bill S:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!
Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD Jeff G (Virginia) on 2014-08-15 08:53:32.
People who found this review helpful: 1
Yes, I have have reviewed the "Fallen Flags Series Combo" video and am very satisfied in all respects with it! Thanks!
Additional remarks by Jeff G:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.
Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD RPS on 2009-10-12 10:21:59.
People who found this review helpful: 1
A good DVD of particular interest to railroad history "buffs" that with 2 films on the DVD is good value for money. The Twin Cities film is excellent. The photography is first class, with some unusual shots of a coke plant and on the Zephyr. It is well structured, and has helpful and informative commentary and maps. There is a large amount of material on the Chicago film, including some excellent views from the 1960s. But the helter-skelter switches between shots and different locations, with limited information to help, rather reduces enjoyment.
Additional remarks by RPS:
Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.
Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD rrvideoman on 2008-03-14 10:00:45.
People who found this review helpful: 1
Here is a good representation of railroading in the 1960's/early 70's in 2 major USA cities.
This video is a Combo, so take note that the 2 videos do vary in their make up. In 'Twin Cities', the producer takes us around the city and shows the action of each area and each railroad of note. The time frame stays relatively constant. Very easy to follow, and some very interesting scenes along the way.
'Classic Chicago Railroading' on the other hand jumps all over the place and has no format to location. On the other hand, it does follow a time format based over close to 10 years from the 60's into the 70's.
Both do an excellent job at showing us the wide variety of power, and companies in each city. And there is a lot. Some very interesting types of power that are unusual make appearances, like some center cabs (Baldwin DT-6-2000).
In Chicago, we see the last days of independent passenger rail, followed by the intro of Amtrak to the days when Amtrak actually was operating in it's full, own colours.
Over all, a great video production, but if following a map, it is difficult to follow the format of the presentation. It does bring back to memory the early diesels that so many of us remember as being the main power.
Not disappointed with the video at all. My children sat through it and asked many questions as the video progressed. I believe that says enough.
Fallen Flags Series Combo DVD kwcorky on 2008-01-19 11:35:10.
People who found this review helpful: 1
Excellent video! well worth the investment!
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