The last diesel locomotive rolled off the Alco assembly line in 1969 but the hills of northwest Arkansas still echoed those distinctive Alco sounds in 1988, when Pentrex set out to bring you an up close and personal look at the people, places, and equipment of the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad. Running along a 139-mile corridor from Fort Smith, Arkansas to Monett, Missouri, the A&M is a longtime favorite of railfans as its fleet is comprised entirely of Alco locomotives. Here'syour opportunity to see Century 420s climbing the steep slopes of the Boston Mountains, the highest mountain grade between the Appalachians and the Rockies. You ll thrill to those unmistakable throaty sounds of an Alco throttle yanked into Run Eight. You ll also ride in the cab of a smoking T-6 as it switches cars on a branch line and visit the shops in Springdale where the locomotives are serviced and kept running strong. A highlight of your adventures is a ride aboard RS-1 #22 as it pulls a passenger train just for us. This entertaining tour of the Arkansas & Missouri is a must-have addition to your railroad DVD collection!
DVD Special Feature:
* Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Presented in Standard Definition 4x3 Format
No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-272-7
UPC: 7-48268-00555-8
Copyright Pentrex 1988, 2009
DVD Special Feature:
* Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Presented in Standard Definition 4x3 Format
No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-272-7
UPC: 7-48268-00555-8
Copyright Pentrex 1988, 2009
Customer Reviews
👍 2 found this helpful
- 5 of 5
Another excellent production by the Pentrex team. You feel like part of the staff on the Arkansas & Missouri while watching this DVD. Pentrex does an awesome job explaining the various operations on the A&M. You get to ride in the cab, see the A&M shops, and listen to the people who make the A&M work. Did I mention the ALCOs and beautiful scenery? It's all here in this top notch video; you won't regret getting this DVD.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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- 5 of 5
great video I've never heard of the Arkansas and Missouri railroad but seeing this makes me think if their going to keep the Alco's but I think they should as a tradition to the railroad
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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- 5 of 5
This dvd is the way I like it to be done. This an exciting intrusion in the A&M RR. Most of the shots are taken from running engine i.e. in cab, on the sidewalk and foot plate. You feel like you are a crew member of this RR. Any alcophile will be 100% satisfied.The visit to the maintenance shop is a great asset (these are very rare scenes especially for alco).I also liked the scene where two employees explain how they communicated together when they did not use radio. This dvd is in the top five of my personal RR dvd collection. Don't miss this one !
Rail4Pete
Montreal,Canada
Rail4Pete
Montreal,Canada
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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- 4 of 5
Another shortline video�.. All Alcos. And with it�. the great sounds of the alcos working hard. Included is a couple thrilling cab rides adding to the adventure of the Arkansas & Missouri. For the scenery lovers� there is lots to see. Well done.
Additional comments:
Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? Definitely.
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