In "In Search of Steam Volume 1" we take a look at SP 4-6-2 # 2472 on a Niles Canyon Railway photo charter. Then we see Union Pacific's big 4-8-4 #844 in Arizona hauling the Arizona Centennial special. Finally we visit the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway's 2011 RailFest, with a K-28 and K-36's. Previews include 734 Photo Freight, Shays at Cass, Mountain Thunder, Steam over La Veta Pass, 3985, Berkshire Doubleheader and South African Steam - Cape Gauge.
Running time 55 minutes plus 55 minutes of steam previews. WIDESCREEN DVD
Running time 55 minutes plus 55 minutes of steam previews. WIDESCREEN DVD
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- 5 of 5
As this DVD was turning 5 this year, it features lots of great action in the western region of America. Today all trips are historic since 2472 no longer works and/or stays at the Niles Canyon Railway, as well as 844 Wearing a Red Mars light.
Additional comments:
Narration: Could have used more.
Narration can be turned off.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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