Review of Mallet in the Mountains Black Hills Central 2-6-6-2T 110 DVD

Join Diverging Clear Productions for a visit to one of the oldest, certainly one of the hardest working, tourist railroads in the United States. The Black Hills Central Railroad has been hauling passengers out of Hill City in the scenic Black Hills of southwest South Dakota since 1957. With a combination of spectacular scenery and steep grades, the railroad puts on a show that rivals any other steam operation in the U.S. Since 2001, the railroad has had the additional distinction of being the home of the only operation Mallet compound articulated locomotive in America, 2-6-6-2T #110. We visited the line to capture #110 in operation, and the locomotive did not disappoint as it hauled its seven car train up the four percent grades of the line. This DVD begins with an overview of the railroad's history and a look at the locomotive as it is being readied for the day's run. Once the engineer climbs aboard and the locomotive is coupled to the train, the show REALLY begins.
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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"!
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