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Review of A Rock Album - 1950s to the end of the Rock Island DVD

THE ROCK was different. It had cab equipped E unit boosters. It defied at UP takeover. It eschewed Amtrak. It was memorialized in folk song and Broadway's Music Man. And, it lives yet in the hearts of those who grew up along its tracks. Here we view the 1952 public relations film - which includes the last of steam; A fleet of football specials in the 50s, typical 1960s and 1970s scenes, and then the modern Iowa Interstate reincarnation. Some of these scenes were previously released on "Wallins Wonders" and on Railroad Video Quarterly, but are here brought together to celebrate THE ROCK!

Overall rating for this DVD? 5 Star Excellent
4 Star Very Good
3 Star Good
2 Star Fair
1 Star 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"!

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