Absolutely a need to have for UP fans. This gives the most in depth look at the DD40's that a video can offer. From an equipment/cab tour, to underside shots to a cabride, this video shows you what you just cant see today.

Additional remarks by chi-townadam:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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the UP was known to experiment with different types of locomotives. Here is no exception. They giants are a thrill to watch. At 270 tons (245 tonnes), they were indeed powerful tanks on steel wheels. With their weight, it is no wonder that the maintenance was an issue, forcing them to early graves. I really enjoy this video and being able to see these power horses work hard. I do wonder though.... way did Pentrex make the video so short in length compared to their other videos?

Additional remarks by rrvideoman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.

Yes a little pricey, and short running time, and with older footage not super sharp by todays standard, but a GREAT DVD!, if this is your interest, some rare footage, and behind the scenes, if you like BIG and POWERFULL, this is it!!

Additional remarks by howie:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value: Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Recommend to others? Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.

In 1969, the Union Pacific Railroad commissioned the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors to build 47 DDA40X diesel-electric locomotives. These behemoths measure over 98 feet in length and generate 6,600 horsepower. Pentrex (then known as 'Video Rails') takes you on a tour of the DDA40X, both inside and out.

For a mid-1980's production the video and audio quality is quite good, with a good set of speakers it feels as if the trains are running through your living room.

Fully recommended

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

This is a great program for DD40 fans. You get a brief tour of key components of the loco. There's plenty of footage of these monsters in revenue service. l was hoping to see #6922. Why? That's the one that sits in Cody Park in North Platte. l've been inside the cab of that one. ls 6922 in the video-you bet. A fair amount of footage of 6922 as the lead loco. lmage quality is not the best but not terrible. The footage is decades old, so that's to be expected. l rated it at 4 stars because it's only 30 minutes long. 45-60 minutes would have been much better.

Additional remarks by Bill S:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Definitely.

Really liked it, of course I wish there were more of it. Unlike bigboys/challengers there is a very small sampling of DDA40X locomotives. My favorite locomotive too :)

Additional remarks by dmacleo:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value: Seemed a little high, but not too bad.
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

Union Pacific 6900s - The Centennials is another award winner by Video Rails. The longest diesel-electric locomotives in the world were captured in their last years of service in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and California. Included are rare footage segments of previous motive power record holders on UP, including steam locomotives, turbines, and all other double diesels. Even footage from the Golden Spike Centennial is shown, with 6900 taking center stage. A supervisor for the UP shows every part of the locomotive, including the cab. Two special treats include a Centennial running overhead in the servicing pit and a cab ride. Finally, 6946 is presented to the Portola Railroad Museum. Also, brand-new SD60s are shown with a Centennial. There are only two Centennials programs in existence on DVD. (The other one is by WB Video Productions.) That makes this program a must have for any railfan. Even though this DVD is only 30 mintues long, it will surely be a great addition to any train lover's collection. I highly recommend to all railfans!

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