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Review of Steam Locomotive Restoration DVD

Join the participants of the 1992 Convention of the National Railway Historical Society held at San Jose, California, in July 1992 for a fascinating discussion of steam locomotive restoration into the 21st Century. The distinguished panel of steam excursion operators discussed a wide variety of subjects, including safety, restoring and operating locomotives, passenger car restoration, excursion management and many others. This informative and frequently humorous program offers rare insights into the highly interesting world of modern steam operations.

PANELISTS:
Steve Lee, Manager of Union Pacific Steam Operations
Carl Jensen, Manager of Norfolk Southern Steam Operations
Doyle McCormack, SP 4-8-4 4449
Mike Mangini, SP 4-6-2 2472
Scott Brittin, AT&SF 4-8-4 3751.
Moderated by Mark Cedeck, St. Louis Chapter, NRHS.

80 Minutes *DVD* Color * Sound
Produced by Marc S. Balkin

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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