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The Oldest Narrow Gauge Line Still Operating in the US!
In 1997, when this show was originally filmed, the East Broad Top Railroad was the oldest narrow gauge line still in operation in the US and the last original narrow gauge railroad in existence east of the Mississippi River. Most of the original track remained intact. Historic artifacts lined the route as if caught in a time warp. Our tour of the railroad found abandoned freight cars, deserted yards, stations, tunnels, water tanks, and bridges along the old right-of-way.
Journey with us to the mountains of southern Pennsylvania to learn about the East Broad Top"s rich heritage. Then take to the rails to see the line as an excursion operation. Experience the thrill of riding in the cab of a Mikado-type locomotive and witness the spectacular beauty of steam engines running on clear, cold, October days. A special railfan weekend has the East Broad Top running all available equipment, including doubleheaded steam trains, freights, and the EBT"s M-1 motorcar. See for yourself why the East Broad Top is one of railroading"s national treasures!
DVD Special Feature:
* Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour 48 Minutes
In Color with Stereo Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-215-8
UPC: 7-48268-00498-8
Copyright Pentrex 1997, 2007
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DVD Item#:
ETOP-DVD
Runtime:
1 Hour, 48 Mins ($0.22/min)
Producer:
Pentrex
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen
DVD UPC:
748268004988
Shrink Wrapped?:
Yes
Disc Type:
DVD
Region Code:
0 Worldwide NTSC
East Broad Top DVD
chris collins (fletcher north carolina) on 2015-01-06 10:04:33.
People who found this review helpful: 1
5 of 5
this is defiantly a video for people to learn about the oldest narrow gauge railroad in America showing how everything was in a by gone era with all this new technology we have today hope that they don't shut down the E. B. T. or else kids wouldn't know about railroading history with this railway great video to add to your library
Additional remarks by chris collins: Narration:A little bit too much. Would kids enjoy this?Definitely! Image quality:A little rough around the edges. DVD Value:Excellent Value! Recommend to others?A "Must Have"!
East Broad Top DVD
ROGER VARNOM (ENGLAND) on 2012-10-01 10:24:08.
People who found this review helpful: 1
HI,VERY INTERESTING & INFORMATIVE & GOOD VALUE.ROGER.
Additional remarks by ROGER VARNOM: Narration:Just enough. Would kids enjoy this?Maybe. Image quality:Good. DVD Value:Good Value Recommend to others?Yes.
East Broad Top DVD
Tom (Daytona Beach, FL) on 2011-09-21 06:19:48.
People who found this review helpful: 1
4 of 5
Program got pretty long in the tooth with the step by step covering of the area the line used to be. Short of archival footage.
Additional remarks by Tom: Narration:A little bit too much. Would kids enjoy this?I doubt it. Image quality:A little rough around the edges. DVD Value::Fair. Recommend to others?Not unless they REALLY were interested in the subject matter.
East Broad Top DVD
MK (Phoenix) on 2011-09-20 20:12:49.
People who found this review helpful: 1
4 of 5
The problem with older 'taped' programs, sometimes the DVD will copy all the flaws of the 'master' tape.
Additional remarks by MK: Narration:Just enough. Would kids enjoy this?Yes. Image quality:Good. DVD Value:Good Value Recommend to others?Yes.
East Broad Top DVD
Steamboy (Revere MA US) on 2017-06-17 12:03:11.
4 of 5
Just 20 years in the making today, this pentrex program not only documents each locomotive & abandoned lines ever made, but also how it mentions that some of the equipment came from pre-20th century new england railroads.
Additional remarks by Steamboy: Narration:Just enough. Would kids enjoy this?Yes. Image quality:Excellent! DVD Value::Fair. Recommend to others?A "Must Have"!
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