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Railroad Video/DVD
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LAST STEAMERS OF THE COLORADO & SOUTHERN
They were among the last standard gauge steamers in the US to see regular
mainline service. Filmed by David L. Gross in 16 mm color, 1958-1960 from
Denver to Wyoming on the Colorado & Southern Division of the Burlington
Railroad. Features 2-10-2 #900, 2-8-2 #807, 2-8-2 #4978, 2-8-0 #641 and others.
Also ride steam rotary snow plow #99201 clearing snow on Leadville to Climax
Branch.
52 minutes, color, dubbed sound and narration. WB Video $25.97
Also available in DVD - $39.95
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LIVES AND TIMES OF THE 346
Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow gauge locomotive #346 has enjoyed
many lives. Built by Baldwin Locomotive Works in 1881, it operated throughout
Colorado for nearly 70 years, surviving wrecks, rebuilding, and renumbering.
Colorado Railroad Museum founder Robert W. Richardson saved it from the
scrapper's torch for a new life delighting museum visitors. This survivor
of more than a century is viewed in historic photos and plenty of current
action, including the seldom-seen process of "firing up". Proceeds from the
sale of this video help provide for the continued maintenance of the #346
and other museum exhibits.
30 minutes. Colorado Historical Foundation, Inc. $5.00
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MILWAUKEE ROAD COMBO
Experience the Milwaukee Road of the early 1970s as Pentrex takes you on
an adventure along the Rocky Mountain Division. We explore the entire electrified
line from Harlowton, Montana to Avery, Idaho in this exciting three-volume
combo DVD. Extraordinary films taken by Ed Stimpson have been carefully selected
and computer-enhanced, and combined with incredible stereo sound recorded
on the Milwaukee Road by Don Hunter. It's some of the most dynamic railroading
in the United States! Thrilling action from gutsy Little Joes, powerful Boxcabs,
and a nonstop parade of mixed freight trains traveling through the spectacular
vistas of the Bitteroot Mountains provide hours of entertainment. Highlights
include St. Paul Pass, Vendome Loop, a cab ride in a Little Joe from Pipestone
Pass to Butte, the busy Lombard area, and more!
2 hours, 46 minutes, stereo sound and narration. Pentrex $39.95 DVD
ONLY
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MILWAUKEE ROAD
SCRAPBOOK
See the Milwaukee Road's 'electrification' on the Pacific Extension. Remember
the giant 'Quills', 'Bipolars', 'Boxcabs' and 'Joes' as well as diesels and
steam. Plus, more electrics on the Great Northern and the BA&P, and
highlights on the rival Northern Pacific.
74 minutes, stereo. Charles Smiley Productions $29.50 DVD ONLY
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NARROW GAUGE GLORY: Denver & Rio Grande
Western
Noted railfan George Meyer began filming Colorado railroading in the late
1930s. For over 3 decades he continued to film the drama of railroading in
the High Country on the Denver & Rio Grande Western and Rio Grande Southern.
Beginning in 1939, you'll see Consolidations and Mikados in many locations
along the famed D&RGW. Also, the Galloping Geese of the Rio Grande Southern.
This is real action, filmed in the days when Colorado railroads were running
the San Juan, mixed trains to Silverton, and freights with multiple engines
and pushers.
70 minutes, color and black and white. Herron Rail Video $39.95 DVD
ONLY
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OTTO PERRY'S FIRST GENERATION DIESELS
Enjoy long-gone passenger trains and freights pulled by classic diesel
locomotives from Fairbanks-Morse Electro-Motive Division. Also, G, Krause-Mafia,
and more. Railroads throughout the United States are seen in this unique
film footage, including "Fallen Flag" and pre-merger roads.
40 minutes, sound with narration. Machines of Iron $16.22
Also available in DVD - $24.95
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OTTO PERRY'S MOFFAT ROUTE
In this video, you will see photographs of the Denver, Northwestern and Pacific,
and film from the 1920s of rotary snowplows battling on Rollins Pass. You'll
be there for the opening of the Moffat Tunnel and then look at the steamers
of the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad. Finally, you'll move on to the Rio
Grande era with steam and first generation diesel freights, as well as passenger
trains pulled by steam and diesels such as the Exposition Flyer,
Prospector, Mountaineer, California Zephyr, Ski
Train, and the Yampa Valley Mail.
60 minutes, color. Machines of Iron $24.95 DVD ONLY
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OTTO PERRY'S RIO GRANDE ARTICULATEDS
This feature shows the mightiest steam engines on the Denver and Rio Grande
system in all their glory. The giant locomotives are shown tackling the steepest
grades on the railroad, from the Moffat Tunnel line to Soldier Summit to
Tennessee Pass. Drag freights slog up mountains with three articulated engines
pushing and pulling. Passenger trains strain to keep up speed among the high
Rockies. We see these monsters charging along the "joint line" south of Denver,
crossing the desert west of Grand Junction, and diving into the depths of
the Royal Gorge. Runaways, landslides, and boiler explosions are covered.
78 minutes, color. Sunday River Productions $49.95 DVD ONLY
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OTTO PERRY'S RIO GRANDE SAN JUAN
EXPRESS
The Denver & Rio Grande Western Narrow Gauge San Juan Express that
ran between Alamosa and Durango, Colorado, was a favorite subject for Otto
Perry. He photographed and rode this train from 1941 to the end of operation
in 1951. Travel over the line with us in all seasons, zigzag across the
Colorado-New Mexico border, and over Cumbres Pass. As we pass through the
small railroad towns of Chama, Monero, Dulce, Navajo, Gato, Ignacio, La Boca,
and Florida, enjoy the rich Southwestern culture preparing us for arrival
in Durango, narrow gauge paradise.
50 minutes. Machines of Iron $24.95 DVD ONLY
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OTTO PERRY'S SANTA FE
Enjoy long-gone Santa Fe passenger trains pulled by mighty steam locomotives
and classic diesel types, including an EM-a, FTs, Fs, and PA-2s. All of these
diesels are in the Warbonnet colors. The Super Chief, the
Chief, the El Capitan, the Scout, the Grand Canyon
and the Centennial State trains are featured. Giant wartime 2-8-8-2
steam locomotives are seen in rare scenes on Raton Pass.
40 minutes, sound with narration. Machines of Iron $16.22
Also available in DVD - $24.95
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PIKES PEAK BY RAIL: The Manitou & Pike's Peak
Railway
Thrill to the scenic beauty of America's mountains. Marvel at the railroad
that is a national engineering landmark. Scenery, fall color, mountains,
lakes, wildlife, steam trains, snow plows, and much more.
40 minutes. Mountain Automation $24.95 DVD ONLY
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PIKES PEAK ROUTE: Colorado Midland and the
Midland Terminal
Colorado Springs to Grand Junction through the heart of the Rockies.
Learn about the legendary Colorado Midland and Midland Terminal. Almost 13
minutes of motion pictures from 1929 and 1949. Enjoy the resorts of Manitou
Springs, Ute Pass and Glenwood Springs. Bask in the wealth of Leadville,
Aspen and Cripple Creek. Join in the fun on a wildflower excursion. Fight
the great blizzard of 1899. Ride the last passenger train to Cripple Creek.
Bonus programs on the DVD include Pikes Peak by Rail and
Georgetown Loop Railroad.
55 minutes. Mountain Automation Corporation $24.95 DVD ONLY
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RAILROAD CLASSICS: 6 Film Special DVD
Edition
Six films on one DVD that plays worldwide. Films include:
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The Spirit of Mountain Railroading tells the
story of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. See Colorado
on this breathtaking run through the San Juan Mountains to the historic mining
town of Silverton. The Eureka engine, an 1875 wood-burner, and its historic
run that celebrates over one hundred years of mountain railroading.
60 minutes.
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The Winter Holiday Train is a spectacular
journey on the Durango & Silverton Railroad during that special time
of year when everything is more magical. In this presentation, you will ride
through the winter wonderland of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado
and experience an incredible trip on the Winter Holiday Train.
25 minutes.
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Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad - Enjoy
the ride on this scenic adventure across the beautiful 64-mile stretch from
Chama, New Mexico to Antonito, Colorado. Journey through sagebrush plains,
mountain tunnels, and over high trestles to the top of Cumbres Pass. Hear
of how the railroad was saved when the Denver & Rio Grande abandoned
the line in the 1960s. All aboard!
25 minutes.
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Freight Trains Across the American West documents
the freight trains that make the runs from Grand Junction, Colorado to Salt
Lake City, Utah, through the historic towns of Thompson, Green River and
Helper. Watch the Helper engines push the trains through Price Canyon and
over Soldier Pass. Hosted by "Doc" Carver, this is a must for railfans.
70 minutes.
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Eureka's Incredible Journey on the Cumbres and
Toltec joins the Eureka engine, the 1875 woodburner, as it makes an historic
journey from Antonito, Colorado to Chama, New Mexico. See the Eureka - the
last one of its kind in operation - run the rails of the Cumbres and Toltec
Railroad and hear the experiences of owner Dan Markoff and his crew.
60 minutes.
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Utah's Heber Valley Railroad is an excellent
video presentation that follows the scenic route from Heber City to Provo
Canyon, along Deer Creek Reservoir to Vivian Park. This 32-mile stretch is
a wonderful excursion with engines 618 and 75 putting on a great show, so
all aboard!
30 minutes.
David Bowyer Productions $19.95 DVD
ONLY
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THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Jenny Agutter stars in this this stirring dramatization of Edith Nesbit's
1906 novel. Set at the turn of the 20th century, three Edwardian children
and their mother move to a country house in Yorkshire after their father
is mysteriously taken away by the police. However, their mother refuses to
inform the children of the circumstances surrounding their father's
disappearance. The children become fascinated by a nearby railroad, and they
faithfully wave to the passengers daily. Their kindness helps them make friends
with some important travelers, one old gentleman in particular. Can he help
solve the mystery of their missing father?
105 minutes, color. WGBH Boston Video $22.98 DVD ONLY
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RAILWAY TO HEAVEN: Story of the Chapel
Car
Follow the adventures of missionaries who rode the rails on America's chapel
cars. Seven Baptist, three Catholic and three Episcopal churches in railroad
cars brought the Gospel to rural America for more than half a century. Services
were held, sacraments administered, permanent churches built and help provided
in time of need. Worship with railroad workers, ranchers, farmers and miners.
Learn how the railroad was used to bring the comfort of the Lord to frontier
America. Enjoy remarkable historic photos as well as rare motion pictures.
60 minutes. Mountain Automation Corporation $24.95 DVD ONLY (included
on Sugar Cane Train: A Hawaiian Adventure)
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RETURN OF THE RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN RAILROAD
"The Return of the Rio Grande Southern" is the result of the efforts of the
Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores. They are trying to bring back
a portion of the narrow gauge railroad that ran across the southern Rockies
of Colorado. First operating in 1889, the Rio Grande Southern traveled from
Ridgway, Colorado, to Telluride, then to Rico, Dolores, Mancos and Durango.
In 1951, the RGS had completed its last run, and was abandoned and scrapped.
With two bonus films, "Return of the Galloping Goose No. 5" and "The Trains
of August: The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railfest".
60 minutes. David Bowyer Productions $19.95 DVD ONLY
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RIDE A FREIGHT ON THE DURANGO &
SILVERTON
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride the front of the caboose
as a steam-powered train winds in front of you? Now you can! In this program,
you're on board caboose 0505 as a short freight travels from Hermosa to past
Tank Creek. It's relaxing to watch the locomotive and train wind through
the Colorado mountains and along the Animas River as the engine chugs along.
A great steam program that you'll enjoy watching again and again.
80 minutes, widescreen format, color. Railway Productions $24.95 DVD
ONLY
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RIDE ON THE DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE
RAILROAD
Travel the historic route over 45 miles of narrow gauge track as it threads
through the rugged canyons of the San Juans to the historic city of Silverton.
You will see six of the famous narrow gauge engines working in this program.
25 minutes, color. INTERpark $9.95 DVD ONLY (on a combo DVD with "White
Pass and Yukon Route")
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RIO GRANDE FINALE: Volume
1 - Front Range to Foothills
Denver & Rio Grande Western was Colorado's 'home' railroad for more than
a century. Experience the final years of 'Grande Gold' from Colorado Sorings
to Denver and the mountain gateway at Leyden. See yard switchers, GP30s and
GP60s working local, while AC4400s haul heavy tonnage. We conclude with former
D&RGW #5771's journey, by rail and highway, to her final resting place
in Golden, Colorado.
60 minutes, all color. Tell-Tale Productions $19.99 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE FINALE: Volume
2 - Mountains, Montrose and More
We'll roll "through the mountains, not around them", over the spectacular
Moffat mainline, Glenwood Canyon, Palisades near Grand Junction, the original
Escalante Canyon narrow gauge route, North Fork Branch where tie plates and
rail heavier than 90 pounds are an exception! Enjoy bonus footage of a working
municipal power plant with generators dating to the 1930s. This exciting
volume concludes with shiny new AC440s making a potash dash down the scenic
Cane Creek Branch in eastern Utah.
68 minutes, all color. Tell-Tale Productions $19.99 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE FINALE: Volume
3 - Prairie, Pueblo and the Pass
Men and machines have been challenged by the topography for centuries. We
subjected our cameras to prairie winds and dust, mountain storms and freaks
of nature to bring you the most complete 'pass tape' ever! See coal, manifest
and local trains on the entire D&RGW route over Tennessee Pass, now
mothballed by the Union Pacific. We'll seat you in the cab of a new General
Electric AC4400 pushing heavy trains over the fabled mountain gateway, and
trackside for an unusual trip on the Leadville Branch. Experience Minturn
- perhaps the last true railroad town in the West. Complete your Rio Grande
collection with a rainbow of colors at more than ten thousand feet above
sea level.
79 minutes, all color. Tell-Tale Productions $19.99 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE FINALE: Volume
4 - Living La Veta Loco
Experience awesome scenery, hairpin curves, and three percent grades on the
D&RGW's most remote line. Hear trains grind their way up La Veta Pass
and into the San Luis valley, where caboose-clad locals wander in two directions:
south over former three-rail tracks to Antonito, and west to South Fork on
the Creede Branch. Visit shortline San Luis Central, which connects near
Monte Vista. Bonus scenes include a brief tour of the Alamosa roundhouse
shortly before demolition, and an unusual GP60 visit to this amazing branch
line. Everything changed in 2003, and a new owner runs this challenging yet
profitable operation. The "Grande" is gone, but the images live
on.
70 minutes, all color. Tell-Tale Productions $19.99 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE MOFFAT ROUTE
Once one of America's classic railroads, the Denver & Rio Grande Western
is now just a memory. This video scrapbook will take you through several
tunnels as the Moffat Route climbs Colorado's Front Range. Get an engineer's
view as the tracks penetrate the core of the Rockies through the Moffat Tunnel.
Speed across Middle Park to Byers Canyon and the rugged Gore Canyon, wind
along the Colorado River to Bond, and on to the Craig Branch where coal trains
roam. More than a decade's worth of video shows the Moffat Route's transition
from Rio Grande to Southern Pacific to Union Pacific.
90 minutes. Machines of Iron $24.95 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE ODYSSEY
From the camera of Emery Gulash comes this spectacular multi-disc production
of action on one of America's best-loved railroads - the Rio Grande. Filmed
in the 60s, 70s and early 80s, the action starts with first generation E-units
and Geeps, and includes action of the California Zephyr as well.
2-1/2 hours, color. Green Frog Productions $39.95 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE OF THE ROCKIES
Railroading in the 50s on the D&RGW. Standard Gauge: 2-8-8-2s on Tennessee
Pass and helping F-9s to Moffat Tunnel. Runby California Zephyr with
PA power. Narrow Gauge: on Marshall Pass, Monarch, Durango, Gunnison, Crested
Butte. K-27 #453, C-16 #268, C-18 #318, K-28s, K-36s, K-37s.
59 minutes, color, dubbed sound and narration. WB Video $39.95 DVD
ONLY
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RIO GRANDE SKI TRAIN: A Denver Tradition For
Generations
This brand-new program produced by Richard W. Luckin traces the 63-year history
of America's longest-running ski train. Operating from Denver Union Station
to Winter Park, the Ski Train passes through 27 tunnels in 25 miles,
including the 6.2-mile Moffat Tunnel. With breathtaking scenery, the two-hour
rail trip is considered one of the top rail journeys in America. This documentary
provides an historic look at the train through the memories of those who
rode and worked the original Ski Train. It continues the story right up to
the present modernized equipment that currently runs today.
27 minutes, color. Colorado Railroad Museum $14.95 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN AND DENVER & RIO GRANDE
WESTERN EXPANDED
Jack Alexander and Vince Ryan were two avid narrow gauge fans who traveled
extensively throughout Colorado in the early 1950s. Fortunately, their travels
included shooting color film of the Denver & Rio Grande Western narrow
gauge and the Rio Grande Southern when those railroads were still in business.
Featured are Black Canyon, Ouray, Lizard Head, Durango, Cerro Summit, Monarch
Branch, Vance Junction and more. Also, Jack and Vince were apparently fortunate
enough to find cooperative train crews who allowed them to ride in the caboose
cupolas for more great shots.
90 minutes. Green Frog Productions $24.95 DVD ONLY
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RIO GRANDE TODAY
Features: Modern Rio Grande diesels over the Moffat Tunnel Route. Multiple
unit trains over Tennessee Pass in the summer, fall and winter. Rio Grande's
Ski Special with vintage heavyweights hauled by freight units and F-9s. Rio
Grande Zephyr streamliner. Amtrak's new Superliner, the California
Zephyr. Snowplow train Winter Park to Kremmling. Videotaped 1982 to 1986.
120 minutes. WB Video $25.97
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RIO GRANDE ZEPHYR
This fast-paced program features the Rio Grande Zephyr gliding along its
entire 565-mile spectacular route. Shot between 1971 and 1983 in all seasons
and weather conditions, this vintage footage was taken from the Zephyr as
it wound its way through 28 tunnels climbing out of Denver along the Front
Range to the 6.4-mile-long Moffat Tunnel.
64 minutes, color. Machines of Iron $24.95 DVD
ONLY
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ROCK ISLAND REMNANTS
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific's 1980 abandonment was the largest in
railroad history. When the dust settled, competitors had gobbled up the main
routes, and others were saved by shortlines. The rest gradually became memories.
The Rock Island was a mighty fine line, and Tell-Tale Productions presents
some of the strongest survivors.
59 minutes, color with live audio, titles and narration. Tell-Tale Productions
$19.95 DVD ONLY
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN SNOWPLOW
This is a look at the rarest event in all of railroading... the operation
of a steam-powered rotary snowplow to open a snowbound railroad. Here we
see the Cumbres & Toltec's Rotary OY at work in 1997 as it and three
2-8-2 steam locomotive assault 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass. While most rotary
runs recently have been under gray skies, the sun was out for this one, and
many glorious scenes were captured as the plow fights up over buried Windy
Point to Cumbres Pass and beyond. Action from locations accessed by snowmobile,
on board a special photography train, and the cab of one of the locomotives.
After 3 days of fantastic plowing, everything comes to a stop, as there is
a huge boulder sitting squarely on the tracks.
90 minutes. Railway Productions/Greg Scholl Video $19.47
Also available in DVD - $29.95
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN STEAM TRAINS: A Video
Spectacular
Green Frog's professional high-definition cameras captured two of the most
scenic railroads in the United States: the Cumbres and Toltec and the Durango
& Silverton. From Chama, New Mexico, to Silverton, Colorado, you will
see great coverage of these tourist railroads, as well as spectacular scenery
and mountains in all their glory.
144 minutes, color. Green Frog Productions $39.95 DVD ONLY
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ROTARY ON THE CUMBRES AND TOLTEC
Nothing is more exciting than seeing a steam-powered snowplow at work! Come
along for a visit to the historic Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad for
a taste of what this fine machinery can do. We'll follow the Rotary OY with
its train from Chama, New Mexico, to Cumbres Pass on the former Denver &
Rio Grande narrow gauge line. This video was shot in May of 1993 and May
of 1997 after two heavy winters.
48 minutes, stereo sound and narration. Machines of Iron $24.95 DVD
ONLY
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ROTARY ON THE RIO GRANDE NARROW GAUGE
In 1975 and 1976 the Cumbres & Toltec fired up Rio Grande Rotary OM.
These two snowplow adventures run out of Chama during the late winter and
inspired many to chase and photgraph the events. But none covered it as well
as noted photographer Emery Gulash. In this DVD you will witness the re-creation
of the Rio Grande snow trains made famous in the history of the narrow gauge
line: bucking snow drifts, backing up and hitting 'er hard again to break
the packed snow, powerful showers of snow flinging out the snow chute and
burying anything in the snow shower's path. Emery captured some of the most
beautiful snow scenes ever filmed on Colorado narrow gauge. Locos 492 (a
class K-37), 487 and 483 (class K-36s) do the honors in this film.
70 minutes, color. Green Frog Productions $24.95 DVD ONLY
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ROYAL GORGE ROUTE
It took ten years to record the story of the "Mainline Through the Rockies",
the Royal Gorge Route over Tennessee Pass. Built by the Denver & Rio
Grande between 1874 and 1887 as a narrow gauge railroad, and later converted
to a standard gauge, this dramatic crossing of the Rockies wouold operate
for 110 years.
84 minutes, stereo sound and narration. Machines of Iron
$16.22
Also available in DVD - $24.95
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