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This is a fun video it shows things that we never get to see
I highly recommend this video!

Additional remarks by mitcho:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Definitely.

Already had above California rails on video, and this was a certain upgrade to D V D excellent D V D

Additional remarks by nunnshadow:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? Yes.

Photography is excellent-varying from wide angle and scenic shots to excellent closeups. I am not much of a fan of contemporary railroading so the "Above California Rails" portion was only mildly entertaining. I did wish they had more on the container loading and unloading and the hump yard operation. The "Above 3751 Over Cajon" was outstanding! A whole new angle for rail fans. Being able to see the route as she winds through Cajon Pass was very revealing and gave a different prospective. Sound quality is first rate and you did not hear the the helicopter engine nose as in some other videos. I would like to see this done for other pan trips.

Additional remarks by mrbirman5:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Yes.

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I really liked both programs, but the 3751 one I truly enjoyed as I did not have any steam shows in my collection. Good job, it's definitely worth it.

Above the Rails is just what this video is. It's a very interesting look at railroading from a view few of us ever see. The 1st segment, Above Southern California Rails, is shot entirely from a helicopter. We are shown a wide variety of angles of various trains in and around Los Angeles and to the south along the Pacific Ocean. You never really know for sure what you see next. Freight, passenger and commuter trains all make an appearance in this segment. Quite interesting indeed.
Segment # 2, Above 3751 Over Cajon, starts on the ground, and later takes to the air in a helicopter. Throughout the segment, there are many ground shots as well, all the way to Barstow. It's interesting to see the crowds that came out for the running of this train. Like segment # 1, there are shots from all angles from the air.
Very impressed with the video and highly recommend it to all rail fans.

above the rails is an amazing combo dvd by pentrex the first show above southern California rails features bnsf and Amtrak trains in action as well as locomotives from different railroads and some fallen flags even the Talgo trainset appears the second show above 3751 over Cajon follows former santa fe steam locomotive 3751 from los angles to Sacramento ca to attend railfair 99 the shots are so amazing you get a close look at the power in a different prospective in a helicopter it's like you're watching a model railroad in action

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

The First Segment was shot in 1998 to January 1999, Plus the second segment was an extended version of 3751's preparation and running on a freight to Railfair '99. (More Action from Barstow To Railfair '99 can be seen on "Sacramento Steam '99").

Additional remarks by Steamboy:
Narration: Just enough.
Narration CAN be turned off in special features.
Would kids enjoy this? Yes.
Image quality: Good.
DVD Value:: Fair.
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!