Union Pacific Big Boy Collection - Pentrex

The biggest, the strongest, the grandest American steam locomotive. Only 25 were built and now - for the first time - Pentrex shares ALL 25 of the Big Boys in action in the most incredible display of steam power ever!

A recently discovered film collection of professionally photographed 35mm movie film from 1953, combined with material from the Pentrex archives, makes this new production the ultimate tribute to the Big Boy!

Pentrex is proud to bring you each one of the 25 Big Boy locomotives - numbered 4000 to 4024 - in one thrilling display.

Several of the Big Boy locomotives were featured in the September 2001 issue of Trains Magazine. Now Pentrex gives you the opportunity to experience them all!

DVD Special Features:

Two stereo soundtracks, one with only the train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time.
Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.

95 Minutes
In Color and Black & White with Appropriate 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: 1-56342-10504
UPC: 7-48268-00388

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Price:	$ 34.95
List Price:	~~$ 39.95~~
Item:	PCBB-DVD
Live Stock Status:	IN STOCK!
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Specs
Length (mins):	95
Producer:	Pentrex
Aspect Ratio:	Full Screen
UPC:	748268003882
Disc Type:	DVD
Region Code:	0 Worldwide NTSC
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Rated 3.88/5 (48 Votes) 1 2 3 4 5

Added 2010-07-05 19:58:39 by redarrow

As a former Green Diamond Yrd Clerk, 1942 to 1957, I enjoyed it immensely ...I had seen a Big Boy at the 1949 Chicago Railroad Fair and was impressed...I showed it to some non-railroad friends and they thought it was great.

Additional remarks by redarrow:
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Yes.

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Added 2010-02-17 16:09:47 by Craig La Frenier'e

If you like old steam, this is for you. I saw one big boy in Scraton pa. What an engine.

Additional remarks by Craig La Frenier'e:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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Added 2010-02-02 17:14:44 by Train Lover's Daughter

My Dad went crazy over this DVD! He remembered seeing the Big Boys back in the '40's after the war, also the one on the bluff next to I-80 approaching Omaha, just past the Missouri river. This brought back memories for him.

Additional remarks by Train Lover's Daughter:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Recommend to others? Yes.

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Added 2007-08-31 17:48:41 by Guy Cole

This is an impressive video. I have watched it twice in the last 24 hours and am quite pleased w/the contents. The camera work is quite good and there are not many recycled shots (lots of fresh material). The train audio is also quite good, and the narration is basic and factual. The DVD has an option which I want to encourage: "no narration" - I realize there are only so many ways to describe a run by and I would rather hear the train. This is a great idea and I hope it becomes a common feature.

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