This video is about Norfolk and Western's big Class A steamer, number 1218. You'll see this awesome machine on her initial move from Birmingham, Alabama to Roanoke, Virginia. Then you'll be on hand to see 1218 westbound out of Roanoke to Bluefield, West Virginia. You'll see the 1218 tackle the famous Blue Ridge grade on the way to Lynchburg and then it's up and over Christiansburg Mountain on the way to Walton. This is spectacular mountain railroading at it's best!
In part two you'll see the 1218 run west out of Kenova, West Virginia, to Columbus, Bellevue, and Toledo, Ohio. Over forty runbys, pacing scenes, and glass smooth aerial shots will help you understand why N&W 1218 is "The Awesome A."
Digitally re-mastered, "The Awesome A" brings you an hour and forty-five minutes of N&W steam action! |
|
| Overall rating for this DVD? |
 Excellent
 Very Good
 Good
 Fair
 Poor
|
|
|
| The rest is optional but appreciated. |
|
| In your opinion, how was the narration level? |
There was no narration.
Just enough.
Could have used more.
A little too much.
Way too much.
Narration can be turned off.
|
|
| Aside from the content of the DVD, how would you rate the image quality (sharpness, camera steadiness, etc)? |
Poor.
A little rough around the edges.
Good.
Excellent!
|
|
| How would you rate the VALUE of this video? |
Overpriced for the amount of enjoyment I got out of it.
Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Fair.
Good value.
Excellent value!
|
|
| Last question. Would you recommend this DVD to others? |
Definitely not!
Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.
Yes
Definitely.
A "Must Have"!
|
|
| Name or Nickname * |
<- REQUIRED. Displayed in Review |
| E-Mail * |
<- REQUIRED. NOT Displayed in Review |
| Would you like to be notified if anyone responds to your review? |
|
| Location (i.e. Brooklyn, NY Dublin,Ireland, etc.) |
<- Will be displayed in review |
| Enter Your Review Here (50 characters minimum, 5,000 maximum) |
|
|
|
Login/Register | 
Help 59b63