ACE: Stockton to San Jose DVD TSG

Operating on former Southern Pacific and Western Pacific lines between Stockton and San Jose, California, the Altamont Commuter Express carries over 1,400 riders to and from work each day. Join us for a tour through scenic Altamont Pass, wooded Niles Canyon, the marshlands near Alviso, and more!

Every ACE station is included! Filmed in late 2005 and early 2006, this video also includes vintage photos of some of the locations ACE serves and a thoroughly researched historical narrative.

See ACE's F40PH-3C locomotives in action. Witness meets between ACE and Union Pacific trains on this mostly single-track route.

More than just a commute rail video, this action-packed production also includes footage of UP, BNSF, Amtrak California, California Northern, the Niles Canyon Railway, Caltrain, and Santa Clara County's VTA light rail!

Run time: 110 min

DVD version features bonus still photo library with 99 images!

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Specs
Length (mins):	110
Producer:	TSG Multimedia
Aspect Ratio:	Full Screen
Disc Type:	DVD
Region Code:	0 Worldwide NTSC
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Rated 5/5 (4 Votes) 1 2 3 4 5

Added 2008-07-24 11:17:56 by rrvideoman

California, a state with a population larger than the entire nation of Canada, yet a land area size of approx. 5% is a state where good transportation services are required. In this video, we see just that. Rail commuter service at it's finest, throw in some Amtrak service and rail freight service and we get one great video. ACE - Altamont Commuter Service is a must see, as trains make their way from Stockton to San Jose through the beautiful, scenic Altamont Pass and Niles Canyon. Starting with a bit of history in the region, watch as we follow a commuter train to San Jose. Lead by the grand chief of engines, the glorious F40PH's, and tri-level cars, these trains speed their way along the country side. We see freight action from the UP and BNSF, along with some shortline action. There are meets along the way which at to the interest. There is plenty of narration and natural sounds as the video plays. And for those who enjoy photographs, there is a bonus at the end of the video. This is one of the finest videos made on the operations of rail commuter service anywhere, by anyone. The producers of TSG Multimedia, John Abatecola and Daniel Cortopassi, need to be commended for an excellent and great production. This video should be a "must have" for all rail fans.

Additional remarks by rrvideoman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Definitely!
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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