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Review of Russian Steam - A First Look DVD

Russian Steam: A First Look

Features & Places
* Cab Rides and Runbys
* The amazing "Strategic Reserve"
* Diesels & Electrics
* Six Classes of Steam
* Ukraine from Kiev to Carpathian Mts.
* From Baltic States to Minsk and White Russia

When the Iron Curtain lifted, the stage was set for an incredible drama in railroading. Shedding the cloak of secrecy, a parade of six classes of remarkable steam locomotives rolled forth to the appreciation of Western railfans. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, Goodheart Productions made three trips to Russia and the Ukraine beginning in April 1990 to videotape these steam locomotives in action on a series of historic rail tours.

The first Western look at six classes of steam:

*P36 4-8-4: For years we could only wonder about these magnificent broad gauge machines. Now they are revealed to Western eyes at last! Tall drive wheels, skyline casing, smoke deflectors, magnificent livery...the P36 has it

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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