The natural beauty of Arizona's desert landscape created a dramatic setting for the unique group of shortline railroads that cut across the state in the early 1990s when this production was filmed. Powered by older-model Baldwin, Alco, and EMD locomotives, Arizona's shortlines provide us with an excellent opportunity to view these classic machines in operation. When these smoking diesels are filmed against a desert alive with the colors of spring wildflowers, the result is a visually stunning experience.
The copper roads are exciting to watch. You'll see the Copper Basin, San Manuel, Magma, and the Arizona Eastern in action. You'll follow an Arizona and California train across the western part of the state to its headquarters in Parker. This regional line is a first-class operation and its newly painted diesels gleam under Arizona's sunny skies. We conclude our presentation with a tour of the Apache Railroad and a ride on a road train to Holbrook and back. Five of the Apache's Alcos power the train; it's an awesome sight and the sound is incredible. This is an exhilarating experience you'll want to savor over and over again!
DVD Special Features:
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour 40 Minutes
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: 1-56342-306-5
UPC: 7-48268-00589-3
Copyright Pentrex 1992, 2013
The copper roads are exciting to watch. You'll see the Copper Basin, San Manuel, Magma, and the Arizona Eastern in action. You'll follow an Arizona and California train across the western part of the state to its headquarters in Parker. This regional line is a first-class operation and its newly painted diesels gleam under Arizona's sunny skies. We conclude our presentation with a tour of the Apache Railroad and a ride on a road train to Holbrook and back. Five of the Apache's Alcos power the train; it's an awesome sight and the sound is incredible. This is an exhilarating experience you'll want to savor over and over again!
DVD Special Features:
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour 40 Minutes
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: 1-56342-306-5
UPC: 7-48268-00589-3
Copyright Pentrex 1992, 2013
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| DVD Item # | ASHORT-DVD |
| Runtime | 1 Hour, 40 Mins ($0.24/min) |
| Producer | Pentrex |
| Aspect | Full Screen |
| DVD UPC | 748268005893 |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes |
| Format | DVD |
| Region | 0 (Worldwide) NTSC |
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- 4 of 5
Beautiful desert flowers-yes, desert scenery-yes, but the..."interview"...with the western diamondback rattlesnake, apparently well fed, will get your attention in the first few minutes. Lots of variety here with subjects not often committed to video. The Apache Railway gets a substantial part of the coverage. The cab ride was a real treat for me, as was the (short) visit to the shops, all of which indicates the excellent state of repair and maintenance of these old Alcos. Mention is made of 2 roads not shown due to sporadic operation. It would have been nice if remnants of the abandoned carrier had also been shown. It would have made a more complete program. Worth the $, especially at TVD's price.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? Only if really interested.
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- 5 of 5
Originally released in 1992, this Pentrex show covers a great variety of Diesels in the Grand Canyon State.<br><br>The Railroads shown in order are:<br><br>1. The Copper Basin Railway that operates on a former Southern Pacific Branch Line from Magma Junction to Hayden via Ray Junction with a Mine<br><br>2. San Manuel Arizona Railroad Company that operates from the Copper Basin Railway connection at Hayden to San Manuel with GP38-2s, a 50 Toner switcher, & Alco RS3s, with a Little Red Caboose, & one hopper having the same number as a Susquehanna Mikado: 142.<br><br>3. Magma Arizona with Baldwin S-8s & S-12s that operates from Superior to Magma Junction which also connects with the Copper Basin Railway & the SP<br><br>4. Arizona Eastern with former SP & Burlington Northern GP20s & MOPAC SW1200s that operates from Bowie to Miami (not Florida) with some Street Running at Globe<br><br>5. Arizona & California which operates on AT&SF rails from Castle Hot Springs AZ to Cadiz CA with Montana Rail Link 151 as this is the same line that 3751 visited in August of 2002 & May of 2012<br><br>And 6. The Apache Railway with Alco RS36s (one with the same number as an SP&S 4-8-4) & C-420s that operates from Snowflake to Holbrook<br><br>Besides the trains, there are also cactus plants & wild animals like Rattlesnakes for instance.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Definitely.
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- 4 of 5
Arizonas Shortline Railroads is a fascinating look at the railroads in Arizona all shot in 1992 this dvd covers six different railroads which include the Copper Basin San Manuel Magma the Arizona Eastern Arizona and California and the Apache Railroad many with vintage diesel's all from Baldwin alco and emd smoking it up with excitement in the desert with the spring wildflowers this video gave me an impression of what dessert railroading is like much like the stormy and santa fe's Mojave maneline
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Definitely.
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