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Key System Scrapbook Part Two
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Key System Scrapbook Part Two Charles Smiley Presents D-132
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Post WWII era. See the end of the streetcar lines, the National City Lines take-over, and the continuation of the bridge trains until 1958. We review the similar NCL takeovers of some other large and famous electric lines that all seemed to be targeted for replacement by buses at the expense of rails.

Revisit all the lines from A to F in the years remembered by most. Highlights include the former Sacramento Northern electric interurban trains that ran on the C-line until 1941 and the freight operations that continued until 1957. See the Key System's yards, work equipment and shops.







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DVD Item#:D-132
Runtime:1 Hour, 06 Mins ($0.34/min)
Producer:Charles Smiley Presents
Aspect Ratio:Full Screen
Shrink Wrapped?:Yes
Disc Type:DVD
Region Code:0 Worldwide NTSC
Key System Scrapbook Part Two
gjampol (So. California) on 2013-08-13 14:38:05.

People who found this review helpful: 1

  •  5 of 5


This DVD is superb in every respect. The photography, narration and graphics are excellent. However, it is sad to realize that the Key system was dismantled by mindless, greedy people who lacked vision. The Key system took passengers practically to their doorstep. Today, only a fraction of the Key system's service is duplicated by BART, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system.

I lived in the Bay Area for almost 30 years, and to get from a BART station to my home I had to travel by bus or car, whereas the Key system would have taken me practically to my front door.

BART station parking lots are overflowing with cars. Had the Key system been maintained and even expanded, most of those automobiles would be unnecessary. The DVD preserves memories of an excellent interurban system that has sadly passed from the scene.

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

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Key System Scrapbook Part Two
Carl Sonner (Kennewick, WA) on 2011-01-06 20:21:03.

People who found this review helpful: 1

  •  4 of 5


This is an excellent program, as was Part I. Charles Smiley does an outstanding job of presenting the information. Very helpful for any railfan or modeler interested in this subject!

Additional remarks by Carl Sonner:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Definitely.

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Key System Scrapbook Part Two
Howard Miller (Grass Valley, Ca.) on 2011-09-11 10:27:24.

  •  3 of 5


Only one mention of the end of the line at 105th Ave., but no film footage of that area. There was street car turn around at E14th and 104th Ave. built in the late 1940s.
I was very disappointed there was no footage of that.

Additional remarks by Howard Miller:
Narration: Just enough.
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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