Review of Mexican Trilogy - Seaside Alco The Southern Pacific of Mexico DVD

Despite the sale to Mexico in 1951, certain SP operating practices are yet faithfully observed at centurys end. Journey over FCP's line from Sufragio south to Guadalajara, along with several branches plus NdeM routes to Los Reyes and Manzanillo. Alco RS-11 #501 (originally 1501) celebrates her 39th year in a fresh coat of green paint and yellow trim. In the company of a GE SUPER 7, we zip along the coastal plain and witness sunset over the Pacific. On the evening of November 7, 1996, partake in the annual "Day of the Railroader" festivities at Tepic! Thrill to the viaducts and blast through 35 tunnels (from the GE's walkway!) along this route completed in the 1920s through the challenging canyon region. At Guadalajara, sleeping cars and Pullman conductors are not quite memories. A variety of Alcos and MLWs, some in BC Rail paint, hold our interest. Alco #501 gets to strut her stuff on the Ameca branch, creating more than satisfactory plumes of exhaust. Ride the rur
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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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