steam through the piney woods pays a vist to the Texas state railroad in the last year of the 90's the trip features two of the railroads operating steam locomotives former U.S. Army �Pershing consolidation no.300 and former santa fe pacific no.500 there's history about the railroad and a look at the locomotive shops and diesel locomotives and rolling stock and the railroad's big attraction former texas and pacific no.610 (famed for pulling the American freedom train across the lone star state and participating in the southern steam program until is was retired from excursion services in 1982) the highlight features a cab ride with the engineer and fireman in the 300 this program is a wonderful look at the texas state railroad that the family is sure to enjoy

Additional remarks by chris collins:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Definitely!
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Definitely.

This is a fine dvd to own about the Texas State Railroad - it is your typical tourist railroad video, showing two active steam locomotives pulling trains over the line. It includes footage of some of the other locomotives on the roster, both steam and diesel, as well as interviews, cab footage, and even a look at T&P #610 being pulled out of the shop. I'd definitely recommend this dvd to railfans and steam lovers interested in a good look at the Texas State Railroad.

Additional remarks by BigJim4Life:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Definitely.

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I wanted to watch this dvd because I'm interested in riding the train in the near future. I think the dvd accurately portrayed the railroad, but it certainly lacks excitement and scenery. The railroad information is fine, but not outstanding. Would only recommend to railfans with a particular interest in Texas railroad history and/or steam locomotives.

Additional remarks by rmccallay:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
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.

This 1999 Pentrex video is a must have for steam lovers, as there are plenty of runbys, shop tours, and close up looks on the main engines 500 & 300. Coincidentally, number 500 was one of the couple Santa Fe Steamers that was operating into the present Decade along with 3751 from Southern California, 3415 on the Abilene & Smoky Valley in Kansas, and Proposed plans to bring back 2926 in operation in Albuquerque.

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