Southern California Rail Journal 2009 continues the saga of a railfan journalist who travels throughout this vast region of famous railroading locales to record the never-ending parade of interesting trains and equipment found here. This visual journal contains all new footage not seen in other shows, and it is presented in the same chronological order as filmed so that you can experience Southern California railroading in 2009 as it unfolded.
Making several appearances on the grades of Cajon Pass and Beaumont Hill are Union Pacific Heritage Units #1983, #1988, #1995, and #1996. Union Pacific's #4141, the George H.W. Bush locomotive, performs two great run-bys for our camera, and both Olympic units are spotted on Cajon. You'll see everything from military trains, work trains, circus trains, and passenger specials to Metrolink's dazzling Holiday Toy Express. Our journey takes you to Colton Crossing, Beaumont Hill, the Cajon Subdivision, Fullerton, and Buena Park. Coverage also includes activity on the Yuma, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and Needles Subdivisions. Insightful narration and the beauty of the surrounding terrain enhance these striking images of trains battling nature. All this and more await you in Southern California Rail Journal 2009!
DVD Special Features:
Chapter Menus provide instant access to program segments.
Special Audio Feature provides the option of watching the program with or without narration.
1 Hour 22 Minutes
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Presented in Widescreen 16x9 Format
No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-326-X
UPC: 7-48268-00609-8
Copyright Pentrex 2011
Making several appearances on the grades of Cajon Pass and Beaumont Hill are Union Pacific Heritage Units #1983, #1988, #1995, and #1996. Union Pacific's #4141, the George H.W. Bush locomotive, performs two great run-bys for our camera, and both Olympic units are spotted on Cajon. You'll see everything from military trains, work trains, circus trains, and passenger specials to Metrolink's dazzling Holiday Toy Express. Our journey takes you to Colton Crossing, Beaumont Hill, the Cajon Subdivision, Fullerton, and Buena Park. Coverage also includes activity on the Yuma, Los Angeles, Alhambra, and Needles Subdivisions. Insightful narration and the beauty of the surrounding terrain enhance these striking images of trains battling nature. All this and more await you in Southern California Rail Journal 2009!
DVD Special Features:
Chapter Menus provide instant access to program segments.
Special Audio Feature provides the option of watching the program with or without narration.
1 Hour 22 Minutes
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Presented in Widescreen 16x9 Format
No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-326-X
UPC: 7-48268-00609-8
Copyright Pentrex 2011
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- 5 of 5
It's as the title says..... a rail journal. From January to December, many very interesting trains. UP's heritage units are seen, as is the George HW Bush. Passenger and commuter service, long freights. etc.. All in various locations around southern California. Good video. Worth owning.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Narration can be turned off.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Excellent value!
Recommend? Definitely.
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- 5 of 5
Southern California Rail Journal 2009 is the only one of the Southern California Rail Journal series I have this covers railroad action in southern California from January to December with highlights of what the year brought there are many special trains in this video like some up's heritage units the Olympic units plus the George h.w. bush locomotive (now stored in North Little Rock Arkansas) so I think I might pass on the others like most pentrex series it's a good program to enjoy
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Definitely.
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- 5 of 5
Loved all the heritage units, foreign power along with assortment of locations.
Would like to have seen more main line action a few more spots along the transcon.
Good videography was a bonus compared those who just "point and shoot".
A little over priced. I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't on sale.
Overall, nice video to watch. I really enjoyed it.
Would like to have seen more main line action a few more spots along the transcon.
Good videography was a bonus compared those who just "point and shoot".
A little over priced. I wouldn't have bought it if it weren't on sale.
Overall, nice video to watch. I really enjoyed it.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Seemed a little high.
Recommend? Yes.
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- 5 of 5
Slightly different than what I expected from reading the dvd. Not a bad train video just not the coverage I anticipated. There was some interesting footage but they always cut it off too soon and seemed to focus more on the normal stuff instead of the stuff you rarely get to see. I would purchase this dvd on sale but it's not worth full price , I had planned to buy 3 of these videos '08,'09,'10, now I am not sure I'll buy anymore of them.
Additional comments:
Narration: Could have used more.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Seemed a little high.
Recommend? Yes.
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