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Blue Mountains Vols 1-3 Combo on DVD from PentrexFor the Union Pacific Railroad in the early 1990s, railroading in the Blues-the 200-mile segment of UP"s Oregon Division Mainline-meant staggering grades, extreme weather, and 3 daunting summits. Video Rails captured the power of the Union Pacific as it faced its toughest run and released the story of this northwest passage in three separate videos. Now, combined here for you on one action-packed DVD, are those three exciting shows! Featured are:
Volume 1: La Grande to Huntington. Dramatic footage covers all the action from La Grande to Huntington. Climbing out of the Grande Ronde Valley and heading past Oxman Curve and through Burnt River Canyon, Dash 8-40CWs, SD40-2s, C36-7s, and SD60s take on the 2.2 percent grades of UP"s roughest helper district. Trailer trains, container trains, doublestacks, grain, soda ash, auto racks, and Amtrak are seen on this exciting journey.
Volume 2: La Grande to Hinkle. Scale the Blue Mountains from La Grande northwest through Hilgard and Motanic to the summit at Kamela. Ride the cab of a GE Dash 8 and get an engineer"s view from a helper set on the rear of a UP freight. SD40-2s, C36-7s, 8-40Cs, and an SD60 are seen at Meacham Creek Canyon, the Umatilla River, and beyond.
Volume 3: Winter in the Blues. Travel the 56-mile "snow zone" of the Blue Mountains from North Powder to Meacham in the dead of winter. Climb the steep grades to the summits of Telocaset and Kamela, and then barrel across the Grande Valley through La Grande. A steady stream of UP trains have to battle against heavy snows in this formidable obstacle course and you"ll be trackside to appreciate the challenges they face!
DVD Special Feature:
* Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments.
3 Hours
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-211-5
UPC: 7-48268-00494-0 |
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Added 2010-08-08 19:30:03 by Tom J
I would give this DVD a "B." It is worth having, but it is not spectacular. Added 2010-02-06 15:00:57 by UK Phil
This is a brilliant dvd particularly part 3,this one hour part was filmed in the snow with loads of noise from the chugging GE's both types of cabs and the roar from the GMs again both cab types.The cold air must magnify these sounds. The scenery is spectacular and the camera crew deserve praise for their herculean efforts in capturing the brilliant shots from all the different angles and locations that they did. loads of excitement,action and noise pure heaven. Added 2009-12-25 13:02:18 by VideoRailsFan
Video Rails came through with flying colors on this three volume set. The intro includes some awesome graphics and upbeat techno music. Volumes I and II include graphics showing the section which Video Rails is about to show on the railroad. Included are grade measurements, maximum track speed, and even in what engine throttle the crews must run in. Volume I takes you from La Grande to Huntington. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery as well as the trains. Video Rails spent some time at the long curve at Crooks, documenting several UP trains and Amtrak's Pioneer. Volume II shows La Grand to Hinkle. The scenery has a smaller quantity of mountains, but this part of the route is very beautiful nonetheless. I enjoy the cab ride in a brand new diesel. Also included are some winter scenes. Volume III documents winter in the "Snow Zone." This video is probably the first video that Video Rails produced with an even better professional camera. I enjoy seeing the snow on the locomotives as well as on the trees. Also, the graphics are even more refined and includes a schematic diagram of La Grande's yard. An added extra shows a brand-new SD60M in switching service at La Grande. This combo DVD even shows the newest locomotives equipped with the brand-new widecab. Of all the Video Rails videos ever produced, this collection is probably my favorite. I recommend it highly to fans of modern railroading. Added 2008-05-15 18:09:31 by Ryan
Ugly area . Good image quality for when it was filmed. Added 2008-03-09 03:34:34 by Zennmaster
If you're a railfan or a model railroader, this collection will get your blood pumping! The Blue Mountains of Northeast Oregon are some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain you'll ever see. From the heat of the summer to the challenges of heavy snows, this collection shows what the Union Pacific deals with every year. Added 2007-09-11 07:34:19 by rrvideoman
Do you enjoy mountain railroading, in various weather conditions? This is one of the finest movies made.
Based in Northeast Oregon, the movie combo series is put together in a very well manner. With La Grande as the home base point for all 3 movies of this combo, you will be amaized at the differences in the region. Vol. # 1 travels timetable east through rolling, open hills and cattle graizing land. Vol. # 2 travels timetable west departing the rolling hills and into the forested region of Oregon. A vast difference from Vol. # 1, but then settles into more open rolling land, finishing with a preview of what's to come in Vol. # 3. Vol. # 3 is winter, starting with a mild amount and graduly increasing as the Volume progresses.
I was very impressed at how the producers put the 3 Vol's. together.
Open valleys with the mountains as a back drop. Trains running at speed to mountain climbing with 2% + grades and slow motion trains. Almost hard to believe that it is all the same area. Most of the power is UP, with Amtrak making the occasional appearance, and even a Steam excursion runby. All adds to the interest.
Vol. # 3 -- Winter railroading is always a challenge, and this is no exception. Witness an auto on the highway in blowing snow. The photographer shows it all. Narration is limited, with alot of the natural sounds of the operating trains. Maps are provided which are very helpful understaning the region.
A great movie that is a bonus to any collection. Highly recommended. |
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