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Union Pacific Trilogy DVD
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Union Pacific Trilogy DVD Pentrex UPTRL-DVD 748268003721
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Pentrex presents three rare films from the vaults of the Union Pacific Historical Society that have never before been released to the general public. These films, which were produced by the Union Pacific Railroad during the 1960s and 1980s, are now available for your entertainment!

"¢ Rivers of Steel (10 minutes): Produced for UP's display at the 1984 World's Fair in New Orleans, this film depicts many of the railroad's routes along America's rivers. The territory ranges from Feather River Canyon in California to the Huey P. Long Bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans.

"¢ Eighty Four Forty Four (11 minutes): Many have proclaimed the 800 class Northern-type 4-8-4 as the finest locomotive ever to run on the Union Pacific. This film from 1981 shows the 8444 in action, and you'll hear recollections from the employees that knew her best. With the camera clamped onto the main rods, you'll see this locomotive up close like never before!

"¢ Meet Uncle Pete (44 minutes): Just as the US has Uncle Sam for its symbol, UP employees affectionately refer to their company as "Uncle Pete." This film provides a fascinating snapshot of UP in the mid-1960s. First- and second-generation diesels, such as F-units and giant DD35s, run by the camera, as well as oil-fired gas turbines. Many types of special purpose freight cars are examined, including open auto racks, stock cars, and piggybacks being loaded. See locomotive repair shops, hump yard operations, early CTC dispatching, and maintenance of way equipment, as we travel the length and breadth of the Union Pacific system.

Railroading history, Union Pacific style, awaits you in this Pentrex presentation!

1 Hour 5 Minutes

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DVD Item#:UPTRL-DVD
Runtime:1 Hour, 05 Mins ($0.15/min)
Producer:Pentrex
Aspect Ratio:Full Screen
DVD UPC:748268003721
Shrink Wrapped?:Yes
Disc Type:DVD
Region Code:0 Worldwide NTSC
Union Pacific Trilogy DVD
Steamboy (Revere MA US) on 2016-11-02 06:23:39.

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  •  4 of 5


All 3 films on this were OK at first, but in my opinion, both the 1960's film and the 1984 short, were played in the reversed order. However the 1981 film with the popular steamer is among popular with us because clips of this film were featured in the Opening & Closing Credits of Shining Time Station, the show that introduced one Popular British Character to Us American Viewers.

Additional remarks by Steamboy:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: A little rough around the edges.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? Yes.

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