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Cajon.... any rail fan who can hold a camera and has been to California has been to Cajon. There is so much on the pass that we wondered.... what can be made that is better? This video is better. Triple track action is great, as seen in other regions of the USA. And Cajon does not disappoint. For myself personally.... seeing the construction of the 3rd track is the best part. It is amazing the amount of work that goes into such a huge project and how it comes together so perfectly. It is a fine video to own.

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

As an additional comment to my previous review. .....Although no 3rd track construction scenes, much better Cajon productions would be: Highball - Triple Track Cajon, 7idea Productions - Cajon or if you can live with "no narration" try the many dvd's from Left Coast Rail Video. I have these in my collection and would highly recommend any or all of them!

Additional remarks by run8anderson:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Poor.
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.

Purchased this from T.V.D. when first came out. I just watched again on my new Sony LCD & Blu-ray player. As always...Pentrex narration is top rate. I agree there could have been more scenes of the actual construction. I know it's not a BluRay but the quality of the picture leaves much too be desired. Even the Mom and Pop video shops do a better job of videography. Sorry Pentrex. ....

Additional remarks by run8anderson:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Poor.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.

I purchased this video because I am interested in the recent reconstruction of the rail line over Cajon Pass. I first visited Cajon Pass in 1967, and have returned a few times, but not since 1995. I was extremely pleased with the comprehensive coverage of the video, especially in the logical sequencing of the construction scenes. The quality of the videography, and the narration, is outstanding. The scenes of the Pass in snow are worth the price of the video.

Additional remarks by Foamer66:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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Good video. It was interesting to see how they added the third track on Cajon.

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

Alround a very good compilation with excellent scenic views

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

Watching this DVD is almost like visiting Cajon pass, I loved it, really worth the effort

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

Pentrex quality video. The first chapter covers many aspects of the construction of the new 3rd main line. Earthwork, tunnel demolition and track building. Other chapters cover the constant train movements at numerous locations. US railroading at its best.

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

It was great enjoyed it Thanks

Additional remarks by cool78henery5:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Yes.

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This is one of the better DVD's on Cajon Pass. If you're a Cajon Pass lover, you will definitely love this DVD. It shows the old pass and all the way thru new construction to make the triple track experience a truly awesome experience. It's a shame to see the tunnels disappear but that's what happens with progress. I would say this DVD is a "Must Have" for any Cajon collector? I have watched the DVD three times now and I still discover new things each time I watch it. You won't be sorry you invested in this DVD, I promise!

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

It is a very interesting DVD but I was very disappointed in probably one area, this area is of Silverwood when it shows the panoramic view of this area from a distant hill of trains going down the old track no.1 and down the section of track no.2. And trains coming up the new track no.1. From this panoramic view vantage point at Silverwood, it would've been good to have seen at least a couple of Union Pacific trains, traveling over the cross-over tracks at Silverwood, from the BNSF tracks to the UP tracks and visa-versa, Pentrex's overseas buyers would've been more interested this area too, very unorganized again in the planning but as for the rest of the DVD, I thought it was a very interesting DVD of the Triple Tracking of Cajon Pass, worth the money I paid for it. (It's a pity about the Silverwood Area)

Additional remarks by Andrew McNeilage:
Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Yes.

This was a gift for my son -- he loves it!

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

I think this is the greatest Cajon video ever made. I noticed the show changes the aspect ratio from 4x3 to 16x9 and back again but I realize we're in this transitional period where 4x3 is giving way to 16x9 so I can see the mixing of formats. Most TVs and dvd players have a button on the remote that will help compensate for this. But overall this is one for the archives. Did you use the same cameraman that did "The Ultimate Cajon Subdivision"? I like his superior ability to frame the shot just right. You should set this guy loose in Chicago. I'll bet he can do some real good work out there!!!!!!!!

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

Great up to date video of Cajon Pass and the new construction work being done there. No need to buy the "At the Throttle 2" video. This new video covers the same area and you get to go up track 2. The only complaint I have is at the end, Pentrex cuts off the cab ride just before reaching Summit. This is the second time that they have screwed up a cab ride video. Also, why 3 hours on one disc? It's shot in HD so why not at 2, 2hr discs for better video, they don't cost that much! This is a must have video to see Cajon Pass At its best now.

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

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Enjoyed the construction portion. Overall, for a Cajon program, not as great as everyone makes it out to be. Some shots were not as sharp as others. Some nice lash ups though.

Additional remarks by Chris Bogley:
Narration CAN be turned off in special features.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.

Should have shown more of the construction activity. No coverage of any track laying. Disappointed in the amount of overall construction coverage.

The purchase experience was just great. You provided all the follow-up and the video was delivered when promised.

I will definitely make all my future train video purchases via Train Video Depot.

Additional remarks by trainman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
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.

The photography is excellent in this video, and the narration is also good. The first 45 minutes covers the construction of the third track through Cajon Pass. The next 8 chapters highlights trains using the new track, and includes one scene with 3 trains visible. I really enjoy railroad videos showing the beautiful southwestern scenery, and particularly Cajon Pass. But an otherwise very enjoyable video is spoiled with the way it is presented.

<p>This video starts out with the first 45 minutes are in 4X3 Fullscreen format then switches to 16X9 Widescreen format. After 8 chapters of Widescreen video, it switches back to Fullscreen for a cab ride. This is the 2nd DVD from Pentrex that mixes 16X9 and 4X3 format video indiscriminately without compensating with the use of pillar boxes.

<p>This video should have been produced on 2 discs, the first in the Fullscreen format and the second in Widescreen format. I can't imagine that Pentrex does not realize how bad that looks when watching a DVD on a widescreen HDTV. For those of you that do not have a widescreen TV, it makes a C44-9W appear to be unusually long and very wide, with the height compressed, the opposite of what you used to see in movie theatres when the projectionist forgot to change a lens after the Previews of Coming Attractions (now who would do something like that???). I find it really irritating to have to stop the video, switch formats and then restart the video.

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