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D 3 S.P. VINTAGE WEST [DVD] 75 min $48.00
By Charles Smiley
This 1950 to 1978 look brings the long-gone visions of SP out west. See Cab Forward steam and early
F-units in snow on Donner Pass. Visit both sides of the beautiful Bay Area. Run out to old Tracy and Lathrop riding the San Joaquin Daylight trains. See the City of San Francisco, Coast Daylight, steam 'Commute', local and mail trains. Freight trains behind steam and early diesel power take you back to a more interesting period that will never return. See heavy and unusual power, diesels in daylight, black widow, tiger stripe, grey and scarlet colour schemes. As usual Charles Smiley makes excellent archive footage come to life with maps, diagrams and fascinating informative narration.

D 5 TOP FROG SERIES VOL.5 - EARLY DIESELS [DVD] 73 min $48.00
By Green Frog
More great 16mm color film from Emery Gulash. This material was taken from over 30 hours of programs previously released. You'll see footage from Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Denver & Rio Grande, Milwaukee Road, New York Central, Gulf Mobile & Ohio, Soo Line, B&O, Erie Lackawanna, Pennsylvania Railroad, Nickel Plate and Rock Island. If you love the early diesels from the 50s to the 60s, then you'll want this DVD!

CP RAIL's ROGERS - The Last Pushers
Built in 1884/5 and named after Major A.B. Rogers, explorer and CPR engineer. Rogers is situated on CP Rail's transcontinental mainline, Mountain subdivision, in the Selkirk range of the Canadian Rockies. The line climbs, westbound, all the way from Beavermouth to Stoney Creek on a ruling gradient of 1.5%, but steepens further on the last 9.3 miles from Rogers averaging 1.98% with a ruling grade of 2.2% on the final 4.5 miles.

Ride mid train pushers on a 15,000 ton coal train. See towering mountain peaks and snow laden fir trees from the "head end" during a "nose job". Ride a twelve unit SD40-2 consist down the hill to Rogers while taking in the wintery splendour of Stoney Creek, Mountain Creek and Glacier National Park. Filmed in February 1987, this is mainline, winter railroading at its best. Running Time: 56 minutes

CP RAIL CONQUERS ROGERS PASS
CP Rail's Macdonald and Shaughnessy Tunnels have tamed Rogers Pass as never before. Take a quick look back to the turn of the Century, the Connaught Tunnel and six unit pushers. Then cover the new Macdonald track in both summer and winter. You'll be at trackside, aboard the trains and in the air, for a fantastic new look at CP Rail and Rogers Pass.

D 15    EMPIRE OF THE NORTH - THE FORMING OF BURLINGTON NORTHERN (DVD)
by Charles Smiley                                                                                                         91 min                $50.00
See the historic formation of the American giant of the North - Burlington Northern. We cover those great
vintage trains of the GN, NP, CB&Q and SP&S from the fifties into the seventies. Learn the history behind the James Hill lines and the legacy of building not only a rail empire, but a good portion of the US economy. See the early Zephyrs and the California Zephyr, plus the trains of the NP and GN that brought travel with style. This title not available on Video. Colour / HiFi Sound / Narrated

D 16    WESTERN PACIFIC - VINTAGE WEST (DVD)                                         90 min             $50.00
By Charles Smiley
Remember the WP from the late steam era into the eighties with film from 18 different sources. We bring the real WP to the screen with freight and passenger trains plus interchange with other railroads. A Sacramento Northern section of electric freight along with other surprises will show the variety of WP business interests. Follow the Zephyr story from 1934 to 1970 with extra coverage of the WP's partners, Rio Grande and CB&Q. As always Charles Smiley weaves footage from a number of sources and across the years to bring another winner to our screens. Each time you watch this you will learn more. Definitely to be viewed time and time again!

D 20    SANTA FE ODYSSEY ~ Vol. 1 [DVD-R]                                    130 min                         $50.00
Green Frog Productions
This DVD is a completely re-edited version of an old classic - right back to the original source material! - "Better than VHS as day is to night" The action on this DVD is a result of many railfan trips by noted rail photographer Emery Gulash who, from Chicago to the West, produced an incredible chronology of the Santa Feover a 30 year span from 1952 to 1980! As Emery says: "To me the Santa Fe was unique with its outstanding passenger trains, fast freights, great trackage and a great display of semaphore signals. It was the epitome of long distance railroads. So I spent much footage at many different locations enjoying the action and character of this great railroad." For this film Emery assembled all of those pleasant encounters, FT freight units, PA passenger power and a variety of switchers and road trains. The Warbonnet paint scheme and the change to the blue scheme is also covered. There are a great number of incredible shots of the famous passenger fleet, interspersed with freights over a vast portion of the line. A collectors item. See ARJ-DVD "American Legendary Rail Journeys".
FEATURES: colour - dolby digital stereo - narration muting chapter search plus feature sections on old Santa Fe timetables and maps from the 1950s /60s - picture gallery.

D 25 CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR [DVD] 60 min $48.00
By Green Frog
Chicago to San Franscisco Beautiful vintage coverage from on board and lineside filmed in 1965 when the Cal Z was at its ultimate. From the Cab we see the "Big -10" curves and tunnels west of Denver. From on board and lineside see the plains and mountains across America from Chicago to San Francisco back in the days when the Cal Z was pulled by an F-7.

Green Frog Productions
We follow the old Santa Fe line from Cajon Pass Summit through Victorville and onto Barstow CA. See the large classification yard and the newly restored depot. Then we proceed on to Needles and Topock where the BNSF crosses the Colorado River. Next we visit locations such as Yuca and other beautiful desert locations shot in the dramatic low winter light and setting sun! We thoroughly explore Arizona's Kingman Canyon and Kingman itself, along old Route 66. We'll follow the old Santa Fe tracks through Walapai, Hackberry, Valentine and Seligman. Finally to Williams AR and up the old branch line to the Grand Canyon Railroad to visit the seven wonders of the Grand Canyon. Features: Scene selection - narration on/off

D 27b BNSF - TRACKS OF THE OLD SANTA FE ~ VOL.2 [DVD] 87 min $48.00
By Green Frog
In Volume 2 of BNSF Tracks of the Old Santa Fe, we'll travel with the professional digital camera of Rich Scheid from Arizona's land of the setting sun and into New Mexico's land of enchantment. We'll start on the Peavine Line or the Phoenix Sub. and visit Wickenburg, Hell's Canyon, Little Hell's Canyon, Ash Fork, and Williams Arizona. Then we'll join the main line and visit Flagstaff and keep travelling east through Canyon Diablo, Winslow, Holbrook, and the painted deserts and red rock formations of eastern Arizona. Then over the state line into New Mexico visiting Gallup, Red Rock State Park, and keep working our way east through this spectacular red rock territory the southwest Indians call home and the Santa Fe Railroad adopted for their slogans. We'll visit many locations on our way toward Albuquerque, then travel southeast to Belen, New Mexico. If you like Santa Fe Warbonnets and bright orange BNSF Pumpkins with painted deserts and red rock mesa's you'll love this DVD!

In Volume 3 of Tracks of the old Santa Fe we will cross the Rocky Mountains through the professional camera lens of Rich Scheid. This is Santa Fe’s southern crossing on the Rockies and the main line crossing of this range of mountains. This highly scenic crossing is called Abo Canyon. The railroad crosses seven bridges through the canyon and Green Frog’s photographer Rich Scheid captures all seven bridges from many different angles, as Rich hikes through the canyon down below track level and above. The video ends in Mountainair, New Mexico on the east side of the Rockies.

Purchase all 3 Volumes of BNSF - ‘TRACKS OF THE OLD SANTA FE’: Order Code: D27a / 330 $125.00

D 28    SANTA FE ODYSSEY VOL. 2 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R]                         120 min             $50.00
Green Frog
Following in the footsteps of the incredible and highly successful Santa Fe Odyssey Vol. 1, comes Volume 2. The first volume was filmed over a 23 year period. Volume 2 takes over where the first volume left off. Filmed in the late 1970s over a 23 day period, Emery Gulash captured the transition of the Santa Fe as it aligned itself for the 1980s and 1990s. Coverage starts in Illinois and continues west to include California. Amtrak is now firmly entrenched and so you will see plenty of passenger trains and with its new second generation diesels there are Santa Fe freights galore, including some of the older transitory diesel paint and colour schemes. There is incredible action in the Mid-West and West, all photographed with the benefit of consistently bright crisp and well colour balanced 16mm film. Action at Cajon Pass and Tehachapi are typical Gulash: incredible coverage and photo composition - there is none better! Compelling viewing and an important documentary of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe in the 1970s. (See D 020-DVD, Santa Fe Odyssey Vol.1)

D 31    ROCK ISLAND LINE [DVD-R]                                                                 60 min                 $48.00
Green Frog
Here was a railroad of song and legend. What was the Rock Island Railroad really like You can see for yourself. This action DVD depicts the fast moving trains of the Rock Island from the 1950's into the 1970's. See the pulsating passenger and freight trains as they maintain the proud, dynamic heritage of a great Midwest railroad. See grand old diesel locomotives that no longer exist. This DVD shows the Rock Island's last years in the sun, because starting in 1965, the railroad lost money until it closed permanently in 1980. You can relive those glory days of "A Mighty Fine Line" colour / hifi sound / narrated
( NOT available on Video )

D 32    UNION PACIFIC ODYSSEY VOL.1 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R]                 120 min               $57.00
Green Frog
From 1952 through 1980, Emery Gulash, one of the nation's most respected 16mm film photographers chased the Union Pacific through its sparkling history. In Volume 1 of this series, you'll follow Emery and his Bolex cameras through the end of steam and into the first generation diesel era. Then you'll go along with him as he spends a good part of a year chasing that well known Northern type steam engine 8444 in his story called "The Year of the 8444" The Northern interfaces with many of the U.P. crack "City" trains and freights as well! Many freight and passenger trains, turbines and first generation diesels are also covered in this two hour train chasing extravaganza! You'll also visit many locations of the U.P. such as Denver, North Platte, Sherman Hill, Ogden, Chicago, St. Louis, Green River, Council Bluffs, Cheyenne, Rawlins, etc...
( VIDEO – NAD 027, $72.00 ) colour / hifi sound / narrated

Raton Pass...the Las Vegas Sub...Glorieta Pass! They are all here in this Special Santa Fe video. See the Kansas City-El Paso quality service fast freight...and the La Junta-Los Angeles freight in action over this historic and scenic Southwestern U.S. line. You will wish you were on board as Amtrak's Southwest Limited, successor to the Super Chief, climbs Raton Pass and flashes across the high plains of Mew Mexico. The red & silver F45 Warbonnets are seen in powerful trackside views and exciting pacing sequences. Also the merger “Kodachrome” paint scheme is still in evidence. See long coal drags rumble over the Colorado & Wyoming's Alien Mine Branch. Videotaped in 1989/ 1990 and 1991.

D 37 THE NEW YORK CENTRAL ODYSSEY VOL.1 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R] 150 min $63.00
Green Frog
End of steam, but mainly full and varied study of diesel operations. 1952/67.

We’ve combined 2 of our most popular programs to bring you fast moving, mainline Big Alco action. During their final years of CP service, we captured the 4500’s and 4700’s working container trains and general freight between Montreal and Detroit. Once again, we got behind the scenes, aboard the trains and with the people that worked the Big Alcos on CP. Next, we take you to Nova Scotia where spectacular east coast scenery, combined with hard working 6 motor Alcos hauling 100 car trains make a sight few can ever forget. The sounds, and the drama are all captured from both trackside and aboard the CP & CN locomotives.

D 55 RIO GRANDE ODYSSEY (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R] 150 min $63.00
Green Frog
See R. G. as it battles to move tonnage & passengers over some of the worlds most scenic & challenging rail routes. N. G. steam & S. G. diesels work side by side. A video to delight the true Rio Grande fan.

There is no more desolate place along the CPR mainline than the section along the north shore of Lake Superior. Regardless of the season, rock cuts, sheer cliffs, tunnels and sharp curves make this area one challenging piece of railroading. In 'Superior Railroading', you go beyond trackside, as we ride the trains, see the dispatch centre, ride in the Roadmaster’s hi-rail truck and even get an aerial look at one of the most remote areas during the harshness of winter. 'Superior Railroading' is non stop, mainline action.

D 59 UNION PACIFIC ODYSSEY VOL.2 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R] 120 min $63.00
Green Frog
Union Pacific Odyssey Volume 2 from the camera of Emery Gulash takes you on a fantastic journey where Volume 1 left off. Volume 2 covers the 60's and 70's. You will see more first generation diesels, "City" trains, New second generation diesels, more Big Blows (turbines), the Centennial locomotives, and DD-35's as well as many other older diesels. The Golden Spike Centennial at Promontory Point in 1969 is prominently covered including special trains from parts of the U.S. which converged on the scene for the reenactment. Many of those trains were pulled by steam! If you like steam, passenger trains and first generation diesels, then this beautiful production from the camera of world renowned rail photographer Emery Gulash is a production you won't want to miss. Original material from 16mm color film. ( VIDEO – NAD 051, $72.00 ) colour / hifi sound/ narrated

Still one of my favorite tapes and locations. Shot over the Memorial Day weekend of 1992, we caught trains at most of the famous locations, meets at the tunnel, a long valiant struggle up grade with the train finally stalling, lots of different power from elderly B23's to new C40-BW's, GP4O's to SD50's. Lot's of different paint, from B&O blue to Chessie to Stealth and Bright Future. Sand Patch was everything you expect and more.

D 63    ERIE LACKAWANNA (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R]                                 150 min                 $57.00
By Green Frog
The Erie-Lackawanna Railroad was formed by the merger of the Erie Railroad with the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western in 1960. Emery Gulash captures the very beginning of the merger paint schemes, coupled with the variety of locomotive equipment garnered from the two roads. Disc one begins with 1962 early generation diesels and post merger paint schemes in the western end states- Ohio & Indiana. The action moves east to the states of Pennsylvania & New York with freight action & electric commuters. Emery chases a steam powered fan trip over the former Erie Railroad main line to Binghamton. Disc two continues with the 1973 steam fan trip chase, now running on Delaware, Lackawanna & Western trackage. See spectacular action and impressive scenes of the Tunkhannock Viaduct and other landmark locations. More eastern end freight and commuter action follows. The return to the western end in 1974 takes this Heritage DVD-R to the finale of E-L merger with the formation of Conrail in 1976.

D 70    NEW YORK CENTRAL ODYSSEY VOL.2 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R]        165 min     $63.00
Green Frog
Start in 1963 with a plethora of Pass. & freight trains thru to Penn Central merger + RDC jet eng. trails.

D 51    CHICAGO ODYSSEY Vol.1 (2 Disc set) [DVD-R]                         120 min                 $57.00
Where else in the U.S. can one find so much railroad action but in Chicago...especially in the 50's and 60's! World respected rail photographer Emery Gulash began capturing prolific amounts of action in and near the Chicago area from the early 50's. There are 15 railroads portrayed in Volume 1 such as: Santa Fe, CB&Q, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, Chicago & Northwestern Indiana, Milwaukee Road, Rock Island, North Shore, Grand Trunk, GM&O, Illinois Central, Monon, Norfolk & Western, C&EI, and C&O. In the mid-fifties, to be a railfan in Chicago, there was no limit to the majestic views of railroads, Exotic first generation diesels, sparkling consists of the new treamlined passenger trains, well maintained trackwork...these were all the things that truly excited the railfan of that time. Filmed in crisp, bright 16mm color, witness the end of steam on a few roads and the birth of the diesel as the mainstay of power for freight and passenger. If there ever was a documentary of rail action in and around Chicago, this has to be it! Typical incredible Gulash photography, coupled with the Frog's fast paced editing make this Volume 1 a collectors item you've just got to have!

D 79 CHICAGO ODYSSEY VOL.2 (2 Disc Set) [DVD-R] 180 min $57.00
Green Frog
Starting in 1962 we see the end of individualized passenger service, and the beginnings of Amtrak. See passenger trains from: Milwaukee Road, CB&Q, Santa Fe, Penn Central, Gulf Mobile & Ohio, Grand Trunk, Great Northern Northern Pacific (and eventually Burlington Northern), and Illinois Central. Additionally you’ll see freight on the C&NW, Soo Line, Elgin Joliet & Eastern, Indiana Harbour Belt, Rock Island, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, C&O and B&O. Also catch commuter action on many of these roads as well. You'll witness the changes in motive power and equipment on many of these commuter lines. Finally we end our tour of Chicago in 1973.

Southern Pacific on the Sunset Route between Steins on the New Mexico border to Maricopa. Pre merger, with all kinds of run through and leased power, from Conrail, SF, C&IM, BN, UP, CSX, EMD, VMV and MK. San Simone, Olga, Wilcox, Cochise, Dragoon, Davidson Canyon, Picacho and Cow Town.

D 92 BRIDGE LINE DIVISION - 'C.P Rail's D&H' [DVD-R] 110 min $51.00
Highball Productions

A good honest train watching tape. Most famous locations. Moody scenes in heavy mists. Many Alcos with plenty of black smoke.

D 99 SHERMAN [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00
Highball Productions
Union Pacific between Laramie & Cheyenne includes Sherman Hill seen in thunderstorms, fog & sunshine capturing the excitement of big time mainline railroading under the wide open skies of Wyoming + all the famous locations. Power incls. SD40-2s to SD60Ms & C30s to C40-8Ws

D 102 BEST OF PASSENGER TRAINS, THE 50s & 60s [DVD-R] 60 min $48.00
By Green Frog
Covering the post war era of the early diesel passenger trains before the airlines stole their passengers. See famous early diesel passenger trains of the Santa Fe, U.P. CB&Q & Rio Grande at famous locations Chicago, Denver, St. Louis, Dale, Cheyenne, Feather River Canyon.

Volume one starts in western Illinois, later we follow the tracks along the old Lincoln Highway (route 30) and then take you along the UP route all the way to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Fast paced action, multiple train meets and much more! You’ll take a trip into Bailey Yard (The worlds largest), where you visit a hump tower, take a tour around the engine service facilities, and get a birds eye view of the yard from one of the towers as well as from the ground. Action abounds at many well known ‘hot spots’ such as Archer Hill and Sidney, Nebraska where the Burlington Northern crosses the UP.

D 108 HIGHBALL OVER TEHACHAPI [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00
By Highball Productions
Fantastic action from Mojave to Caliente incl. the famous loop. The now gone SP ‘oil cans’ thundering up grade with 9 units screaming to the heavens. SF double stacks with new SD75M, and huge pig trains draped around the loop, 10 front end units, tunnel motors. A must have for action!

By Highball Productions
Soldier Summit, truly spectacular action & scenery. See & hear SP GE AC 4400CWs & SD45s in Run 8 straining and struggling up grade in Price River Canyon, the sounds of their efforts echoing off rock walls. 3 ACs & 5 Rio Grande tunnel motors on tortuous climb to Kyume Tunnels.

By Highball Productions
UP’s gateway to LA, a scenic delight, but an operating nightmare. All sorts of heavy high hp trains incl. coal, pig & double stack trains + locals. See Mojave, splendor of Afton Canyon, Devil’s playground, Cima Hill (18 miles, 2.2% grade), Meadow Valley Wash (a scenic delight) & more.

D 116 THE NEW ENGLAND CENTRAL [DVD-R] 80 min $43.00
By Highball Productions
1995 Shortline of the Year, ex Central Vermont prior 02/95. Seen from day 1. Variety of RR power at Palmer; ex BN Green Mountain GT & NEC. North of Brattleboro, VT for great snow scenes. In between we slip back 5 years to see pre-NEC for comparison. Exciting high-horsepower earth shaking action.

The Tracks of the BLACK BEAR
The Algoma Central, rich in history and renowned for its rugged scenery. Affectionately known as the 'Tracks of the Black Bear', the ACR provides a vital link in the movement of freight and is one of North America's most popular passenger roads. After operating as an independent railway since 1899, the Algoma Central became part of Wisconsin Central's family of regional railways in 1995. Along with this change came revised operating practices, different motive power and new business. Rail Innovations captures the 'new' Algoma Central during both the beauty of fall and the harshness of winter. Be onboard and trackside as WC SD-45s and AC F-units move freight and passenger trains across Algoma Country. Wisconsin Central's Algoma Central is mainline railroading through some of North America's most spectacular scenery.
Algoma Central Tour Trains
ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR TRAIN RIDES IN NORTH AMERICA
Journeying north from Sault Ste. Marie, the Algoma Central challenges awesome rock formations, glides through mixed forests of maple, birch and pine and skirts the pristine waters of northern lakes and rivers. 114 miles north, the famous Agawa Canyon, with its rugged beauty, waterfalls, picnic areas and hiking trails makes for the perfect summer and fall destination. Winter in Algoma Country is breathtaking and what better way to see it than aboard 'The Snow Train'! Clad in a mantle of snow and adorned with frozen waterfalls and rivers provides a dramatic contrast to those seen during summer and fall. From trackside and aboard the locomotives, enjoy the colour of fall, the splendour of Agawa Canyon and the harshness of a winter blizzard.

Green Frog presents the second volume of the Super Railroad. We first take you to the coal fields north of Cheyenne, including Bill, Wyoming where a continuously full yard of complete coal trains boggles the mind as they wait for clearance to there respective mines. You’ll visit some of the mines in the Powder River Coal Basin, and catch the long trains working there way to and from the mines. Then we’ll follow the UP to Sherman Hill, including the Hermosa tunnels. Among just a few of our many beautiful action paced photographic locations, we’ll visit Walcott Canyon, Green River, Granger, the twin tunnels near Evanston, and the Weber River/Echo Canyon area, finally arriving in Ogden. Lots of western mountain action.

UP over the former Western Pacific between SaIt Lake City and Winnemucca, including the paired track with SP (pre merger) through Palisade Canyon. The ‘Trains’ article called this line ‘Trains in a desolate landscape’ and it sure is. We got out and about on the salt flats, Wendover Hill, Arnold Loop, which to my mind is simply splendid, ranks up there with Crawford. You can see westbounds 13 or 14 miles away, then they round the loop and head over Silver Zone Pass. We followed the line through the sage brush to Hogan tunnel, then across Tine Desert (VERY lonely) to Wells, Palisade Canyon and Wininemucca. Splendid desolation.

What a wonderful area the Pacific North West is. Earlier in 1996 we flew to Portland OR and worked from Troutdale to Hinkle on the Union Pacific and from Cape Horn Tunnel to near Pasco on Burtington Northern Santa Fe. Access was pretty good on both sides of the river, except that UP was by the Interstate. We were amazed at the scenery; from rain forest near Portland to the high desert, also the weather; rain at the coast to dry inland.

We caught UP's E units on the Office Car Special from the BNSF side of the river and chased him. He was hitting the detectors at 80 mph. The only reason we got a shot was because he was slowed for a meet near one of the dams. What a pretty train though. Good job the State trooper was busy! We were pleased to find cabooses on BNSF, these are on the trains that cross the Columbia at Wishram and turn south to Klamath Falls. On several occasions we managed to get trains on both sides of the river into the picture. Eleven days of shooting went into this program. There is some beautiful lighting and some fabulous scenery. SD60Ms, C40s and SD40-2s predominate on UP and SD40-2s and GP40s on the BNSF. Not much sign of the merger except a couple of Warbonnets.

The Mountains and valleys in southern Montana and northern Idaho provide a particularly beautiful setting for the Union Pacific's Montana Subdivision. You'll have the opportunity to chase a freight all the way from Silver Bow (the UP'S terminal in Butte, Montana) to near Pocatello, Idaho. If you like train meets , beautiful mountain scenery, and plenty of action.....then you will fall in love with this program!

One of the West’s busiest mainlines is the Union Pacific’s Oregon Short Line through the broad plains and lush valleys of beautiful southern Idaho. Our fourth instalment of Green Frog’s Super Railroad series takes you to this vital yet often ignored link of the mighty UP system. Watch fast intermodel and perishable trains weave their way around heavy merchandise and unit trains on this single track line. West of Pocatello, UP is testing Distributed Power, putting unmanned locomotives at the rear of many long freights to improve train handling. Centennial #6936 puts in a guest appearance.

D 137 WINTER ON KICKING HORSE PASS [DVD-R] 90 min $45.00
By Highball Productions
We set off for Kicking Horse Pass in February 1997 after one of the coldest periods on record. Happily it warmed up a little for our visit, relatively speaking. There was still plenty of snow about, but with blue skies and sun the whole area looked stunning. Kicking Horse Pass is Canadian Pacific's crossing of the Great Divide in Canada's Rocky Mountains, the highest railroad summit in Canada. It runs through some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. We shot at the two most famous rail locations on the continent, Morant's Curve and the Spiral Tunnels - and many more stunning locations full of action, but regretfully one of the vagrancies of winter shooting was a ten foot snow drift that prevented us getting to the conventional shot of the tunnels. However join us for an exciting winter journey as we chase Action Red SD 40-2s through the heart of the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Alberta through Lake Louise and over Kicking Horse Pass, through the Spiral Tunnels to Field, then through Kicking Horse Valley to Golden, British Columbia.

D 141 BEST OF PASSENGER TRAINS EAST [DVD-R] 60 min $46.00
By Green Frog
Thrilling passenger train action from early 50s into the 70s, from Illinois to east coast incl. NYC, Pennsy, Erie-Lackawanna, Monon, GM&O, B&O, IC, C&O, Milwaukee, Penn Central, GTW, etc. An evocative list of now sadly Fallen Flags!

Montana Rail Link in the heart of the Big Sky Country is the operator of the old 582 mile long Northern Pacific line across Montana. Full of breathtaking scenery and hard mountain grades, it now forms a unique link in the Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline. A lot of heavy freight is routed over the steeply graded line. We travelled the length of the MRL in February 1997, braving cold and snow to bring you exciting action of one of regional railroading’s finest. We take you through the blowing snows of Bozeman Pass with GP9s and C44-9Ws to the curves and steep grades of the legendary Mullan Pass, from the bleakness of Winston Hill to the scenic splendor of the Clark Fork and the semaphores of Lake Pend Oreille. There is lots of different power battling the elements from MRL’s GP9s, SD19s, F45s, SD45s, SD45-2s to BNSF’s 'Pumpkins' and 'Warbonnets'. Colour / Narration / Sound

D 146 THE POKEY ~ Norfolk Southern's Pocohontas Division [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00

By Highball
Taped in the spring of 1997 when the new widecab GE's were out and about in force, both on the point and as helpers. This is coal country, and we caught lots of heavy coal drags twisting through the narrow valleys and bIasting up the grades and through the tunnels that make up this highly scenic route. NS still uses cabooses for back up moves on the mine runs, I was surprised to find them backing up for 15 or 20 miles. Imagine a new C40-9W on one end and a caboose on the other. Also caught a coal train at War Eagle being run around by half a dozen trains.

Here is continuing action from our very popular series Union Pacific Super Railroad. Volume 5 takes you over the LaGrande Sub from Weiser through the Blue Mountains, Durkee Horseshoe, Telocaset Hill, and the Blue Mountain Grade....all the way to Portland, Oregon....this is really spectacular action. See more distributed power, Amtrak, Pig Trains, Soda Ash, and the usual heavy freight. Even action with the BN at the Columbia River crossing where both railroads meet. Beautiful scenery from stark barren mountains to lush mountain forests to snow capped peaks.

D 150 BC RAIL [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00
By Highball Productions
BC's auto tag says "beautiful British Columbia". BC Rail, formerly the British Columbia Railway and Pacific Great Eastern, is unique amongst railroads, both large and small. Its trains are led by a fleet of GE C40-8 CMs, a model only found in Canada. It runs through spectacular and varied scenery26000 revenue car loads on a system that can be divided into two sections, the North Vancouver to Prince George and north of Prince George where a number of lines feed the mainline. In this tape we concentrate on the Vancouver to Prince George mainline. We travelled the 1800 miles to North Vancouver in August 1997 to fulfil a long time personal ambition. We got a quick look at a rebuilt RS18 switching the yard, a brief look at the Royal Hudson along Howe Sound, then concentrated on the freights. The big GE C40-8CM cowls are very much in evidence and look handsome. The scenery, especially north of Lillooet in the Fraser River Valley, is just magnificent and we got some great shots of trains clinging to the canyon walls, to river banks and lake shores. They looked really good snaking in and out from between the bluffs. We got into most of the famous locations, Britannia, Squamish, Cheakamus, Green River, Tisdall, Birken, Darcy, Seton Lake, Lilloet, Polley, Fountain, Gibbs, Glenfrazer, Pavillion, Moran, Kelly Lake and lots more. We were thrilled to find a pair of C420s switching at Prince George and took a quick trip to Tacheed for a look at the electrics. A very interesting railroad in magnificent scenery. Colour / Narration

BNSF's crossing of the Continental Divide over Marias Pass on the former Great Northern mainline is, at 5213 feet, the lowest crossing of the Divide in the lower 48 states. The mainline skirts the southern boundary of Glazier National Park and is renowned for its scenic beauty. This is the High Line Sub, part of a busy east/west line and features helpers, snowsheds and large bridges. It is fall 1997 and we follow the line from Shelby, Montana, on the high prairie, west through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at Browning and up the eastern slops of Marias Pass to the Summit. There are lots of ‘Pumpkins’, including the new version of the scheme on the OCS. All the famous locations are visited; Grizzly, Bison, Two Medicine Bridge, the snowsheds. Summit, Marias, Java, Essex and lots more. Beautiful fall weather and foliage, stunning scenery and varied motive power and paint schemes make Marias Pass the railfan experience of a lifetime.

In 1967, Donald J. Krofta began filming freight and passenger train action on America's western railroads. This program presents the highlights of his beautiful colour film footage. You’ll find Gas Turbines (with their distinctive jet whine) and Diesels on the Union Pacific with Diesels on S.P., W.P., A.T.S.F., BN (with diesels of member railroads NP, GN,

C.B.& Q.), D&RGW, DCS, MKT, SLSF, and ROCK ISLAND. This was a good time to film the action since each railroad had its own colour scheme and a wide variety of freight and passenger cars. This was the dusk of the pre-merger era that has brought the end of individuality to many American railroads. Don Krofta's film of eastern railroads is legendary. In this program he gives you a taste of railroading in the west.

Union Pacific's former Western Pacific main line runs through the incredible Feather River Canyon between Oroville and Portola, California. We visited the Canyon in October 1997 to fulfil another longtime personal ambition. BNSF has trackage rights, and with UP'S armor yellow, SP grey, C&NW yellow, Santa Fe blue and yellow, BN Cascade green and BNSF Warbonnet red and silver, and leased locos, the route is a rainbow of colour. Between Oroville and Portola the line climbs 4649ft in 115 miles and is accompanied by the parallel road and the Feather River. Serpentine Canyon is a photographer's delight of S-curves, Keddie is arguably the most recognizable railfan location in the country and Williams Loop has trains crossing over themselves. An incredible railfan experience.

D 156 BEYOND HOPE - Along the Thompson & Fraser Rivers [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00
By Highball Productions
Beyond the little town of Hope BC lies the Canyon of the Thompson and Fraser Rivers (hence the title). Canadian Pacific and Canadian National run mostly on opposite sides of the canyon through magnificent scenery on their way to the Pacific. The lower canyon of the Fraser is in the heart of the forest, mostly pine trees clinging to massive granite slopes. The Thompson is in the rain shadow of the coastal mountains with sparse vegetation on unstable, almost vertical slopes. We follow CP and CN along the Fraser and Thompson from Hope to Kamloops lakes, a distance of about 150 miles. We found both new and old power from both roads, often with trains on both sides at the same time. We also caught the Rocky Mountaineer and the American Orient Express, a splendid train. CP came through the canyons first and has the easier route, being joined by Canadian Northern Pacific (later Canadian National) thirty years later. CNP failed soon after, having had to contend with building on the wrong side of the canyon, but the route is often more spectacular than CP's easier route.

D 160 SUPERFLEET & SAGEBRUSH ~ BNSF ON THE SELIGMAN SUB (DVD-R) 90 min $47.00

Warbonnets still rule on the Seligman Sub. Sure, the merger shows, but there are still lots of units wearing one of the best looking paint schemes ever. The new 700 series GE's are out in force, looking superb in the beautiful winter sunshine. There is some new ‘Heritage’ paint around, and not only on C44's! There are some solid sets of Cascade Green, but not a lot of blue and yellow. This is impressive, heavy duty main line railroading at its best, with howling, high speed double stacks, and roaring manifests dragging up-grade. We cover the line from Needles, CA to Winslow, AZ, including the big bridge at Topock, the Sacramento Wash, Kingman Canyon, Crozier Canyon, Seligman, the Crookton line relocation, Williams Junction, Supai Summit, Maine, Darling, Canyon Diablo, Sunshine and lots more.

By Highball Productions
It's all change in Arizona, and anything goes on UP's former SP Sunset Route these days, from brand new SD90MAC's to scruffy tunnel motors, CNW C44's to an SP SD7, SP AC's to elderly C36's. UP puts on quite a show in the magnificent scenery of Southern Arizona, from Steins on the New Mexico border all the way to Yuma on the California border. Slogging up the mountains to racing across the desert, coal trains to double stack, we caught all the action.

D 166 HIGHBALL OVER CAJON [DVD-R] 90 min $43.00
By Highball Productions
Cajon Pass has long been recognised as one of the finest train watching locations in North America. Located north of San Bernardino California, the Pass is used by Union Pacific and Burlington Northern, Santa Fe for their principal trans continental routes into the Los Angeles Basin. Union Pacific's former Southern Pacific line runs from West Colten yard to Palmdale and Tehachapi and UP has trackage rights on BNSF's line from San Bernardino to Barstow. Heavy traffic and scenic locations like the famed Sullivan's Curve, together with a rainbow of paint schemes from both UP and BNSF make Cajon a railfan's paradise. Taped in April 1998, the hills are green, there are bright blue skies and the mountains are snow covered. Lots of SD45's (including a 7 SD45 lashup!) and GP60M's together with new power, make for interesting railroading. Check out the changes and scenic splendor of Cajon Pass, you'll be glad you did.

D 167 SANTA FE WARBONNETS THROUGH RATON PASS [DVD-R] 60 min $50.00
When we say Warbonnets, we mean Santa Fe! In Santa Fe Warbonnets through Raton Pass we take a look at today's high-tech red and silver Warbonnets in action - and there's no better place to do son than the challenging prairies and mountain passes of the Southern Colorado and New Mexico desert. The rugged passes of Raton and Glorieta are a test of strength and power for the superfleet diesels which pull both freight and modern Amtrak trains on this busy line. Join us for some great Warbonnet action!

By Highball Productions
Explore the magic of the marvelous Mojave Desert as we follow BNSF's Needles Sub from Barstow to Needles, California. Incredible long vistas across the desert with stunning mountain backgrounds, with hurrying intermodals and dragging manifests. A veritable rainbow of power, from Santa Fe GP30s through gleaming red and silver Warbonnets, Cascade Green SD40-2s through displaced whiteface SD60Ms, repainted Heritage units to solid lash ups of brand new Heritage 2 GEs. This is most definitely BNSF, a heavy duty railroad with lots of traffic in gorgeous winter sunshine, in all the famous locations, Hector, Lavic, Ludlow, Ash Hill, Klondike, Siberia, Bagdad, Amboy, Cadiz, Danby, Goffs, Ibis, Java and lots, lots more. Thoroughly up-to-date, taped in February, 1999.

By Highball Productions
BNSF's Mojave sub runs from Barstow to Bakersfield, California, crossing the Mojave Desert and the Tehachapi Mountains in the process. From Mojave to Bakersfield, BNSF uses trackage rights on the UP (former SP). Both BN/SF and UP/SP mergers are in full swing, and the line is a riot of coloful locomotives, the mountains are wearing spring green and traffic is heavy, we even had a surprise visit from the 6936, making for some awesome railfanning. If you can't visit the Tehachapi's in spring, this tape is the next best thing. All the famous locations and then some. Taped in April, 1999.

D 186    CANADIAN PACIFIC's MOUNTAIN SUB & ROGERS PASS [DVD-R]
by Highball Productions                                                                                                                    120 min      $45.00
The description 'superb, magnificent and overwhelming' even though vastly overused cannot adequately do justice to the scenery on CPs Mountain Sub, the line over Rogers Pass. The line runs through the Rockies and the Selkirks and is a challenge even to today's high horsepower locomotives. It is one of the most difficult places in the world to run a railroad with narrow valleys, steep grades and heavy snowfalls with the attendant risk of avalanches. AC4400s and SD90MACs challenge the grades and big as they are, they are dwarfed by the magnificent snow covered peaks. The engineering difficulties in building Rogers Pass, CP's crossing of the Continental Divide, were formidable as were the problems facing CP when they built the new line through Rogers Pass (opened May 1989). The sub runs for 125 miles from Field to Revelstoke, British Columbia, through some of the most spectacular scenery on the continent. Shot in June 1999 all the famous locations are seen, including both old and new Stoney Creek bridges, Mount MacDonald and Shaughnessy tunnels.
Colour / dolby digital stereo / narration / muting / chapter search / picture gallery

D 187    C.N's YELLOWHEAD ROUTE [DVD-R]                                             90 min                 $43.00
By Highball Productions
Canadian National's passage through Canada's Rocky Mountains is through Yellowhead Pass. Yellowhead Pass proper is west of the Great Divide in British Columbia, but we followed the Yellowhead route from Hinton, Alberta (mp 184) on the Edson Sub to Taverna BC (mp 20) on the Robson Sub via Red Pass (mp 43) - in June 1999 to bring you splendid images of hard working power in superb scenery. The Canadian, the best looking passenger train around and its baby sister The Skeena, make appearances together with CN's unusual power; cowl body EMDs and GEs and new SD75Is and C44-9Ws. This is an area of great natural beauty, a great portion of the line being in Jasper National Park.

D 194 UNION PACIFIC OVER BEAUMONT HILL [DVD-R] 120 min $43.00
By Highball Productions
SP’s, now UP’s gateway to/from San Bernadino and Los Angeles basin. Colton yard, Timeteo Canyon, to Summit then down grade thro’ desert to Thousand Palms, on over the Sunset Route. This is helper country usually SD45s but anything UP owns. ‘The Hill’ creates powerful action

D 195 EXTREME SP (Oregon & California) [DVD-R] 112 min $50.00
See SP battle back to respectability in the early '90s on the featured lines to the north and many other great locations. This video has many choice scenes out of hundreds of hours of material to show the great variety of older power and scenic locations. Some of the material used is from film shot in the seventies to balance the presentation. *Modoc Line *Shasta Line *Donner Rotary *Cascade Line. This title has a parade of power with both old and new mixed with foreign power 'smoking it up'. The second half brings back the caboose and many retired units, plus SP's oscillating full light group and many other surprises.

A formidable barrier confronts all trains on the BNSF's main east-west route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Boasting spectacular southwestern scenery, seven majestic bridges and located between Belen and Mountainair, New Mexico . . . it's the rugged and remote ABO CANYON. Captured in Abo Canyon during a fleeting window of time following the merger of the BN and the Santa Fe, this video features a once in-a-lifetime collection of motive power types and paint schemes. The classic Santa Fe red and silver Warbonnets and the Blues join Burlington Northern green. A new BNSF design reminiscent of the old Great Northern orange and green paint scheme enters the scene. See the Dash 9-44CW, Dash 8-40BW, SD40-2, SD75M and others. With stunning photography and hard-to-reach locations, WB records history showcasing a combination of power and paint never to be witnessed again. A truly unforgettable piece of American railroading.

By Highball Productions
This is one of Chicago’s hottest Hot Spots. Indiana Harbor Belt, Grand Trunk & CSX all meet with added power from CP, CN, BNSF, UP with lots of different lease units & Metra. Spend a very interesting day of constant action with Highball as a colorful aray of trains pass by.

D 202 HOTSPOTS 2 - BEREA [DVD-R] 65 min $43.00
By Highball Productions
Berea, south of Cleveland, OH one of the busiest places on the Conrail system, now sees many trains from Norfolk Southern & CSX. CSX now owns the Chicago line east of and NS west of Cleveland. With 50 train move-ments in 12 hours this is still a busy and colorful place.

D 203 BNSF: A TIME OF CHANGE - VOL. 1 [DVD-R] 58 min $52.00
By WB Productions (See also D223 & D243 for others in this series)

The transitional period of the new Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, is reflected in the stunning mixture of motive power paint schemes and road names. A new BNSF design features the old Great Northern orange and green. Classic Santa Fe red and silver Warbonnets lend even more nostalgia to the scene. In this series of programs, we will search for examples of this colourful lineup of post merger BNSF power. We will cross the canyons, the backcountry and deserts along the Santa Fe's historic and scenic Southwestern mainline.

D 205 DONNER PASS THUNDER [DVD-R] 90 min $50.00
By Charles Smiley
We present the many challenges of the Sierra crossing. Filmed over three decades in all types of weather and with every type of train. There's also plenty of contemporary action with some great video camera work.
Early diesels from 1959 to surviving 'high hoods' / Ride a F7 powered train through raging snowstorm.
See flangers, spreaders and rotary plows / Visit the old Roseville Humpyard.
Regional history and early Central Pacific days / History of snowsheds, double tracks & reefer blocks.
Cab forward pacing and many other surprises / Contemporary Donner Pass action in the 90s.
You will see 'Black Widow' and Red & Grey F units and ALCo PAs in freight and passenger service.

It also has loads of GP9s and SD7s & 9s, plus a brief look at a pounding 'Cab Forward'. There is a brief history of the old Central Pacific and a comparison is made of Donner to the Feather River with archive film.

The commuter operation is only one of the themes in this tape. All San Francisco rail transit freight services are covered. Examination of SP and other locomotives both visually and in fact-packed narration, is extensive. Locomotive coverage includes the Fairbanks Morse Trainmasters, ALCOs, other SP units, Sacramento Northern electric's, etc. There is Key System, Western Pacific, Santa Fe and the IER east bay line. If it was bay area railroading, it is included right up to 1997 with Union Pacific ownership of the SP. Charles Smiley has done an excellent job of locating old still photos, timetables and other graphics to illustrate this tape. Motion pictures from five different sources extend the coverage in time back into the 1950's. His research has made possible a detailed narration that will have the railfan sitting on the edge of his seat and possibly rewinding some scenes to drink in all the information.

D 211 HIGHBALL THROUGH THE HEARTLAND - BNSF's Marceline Sub [DVD-R] 114 min $43.00
By Highball Productions

Burlington Northern Santa Fe mainline between Kansas City & Fort Madison, IA. NS shares the track out of Kansas City and UP has trackage rights. In the fall of 1999 there are lots of ‘Premium Heritage’ units both on the race track & thro’ the scenic wooded hills. Tape full of powerful action.

UP directional running on main lines in Arkansas. Follow the ex-Missouri Pacific from Texarkana to North Little Rock, the ex-Cotton Belt to Pine Bluff & back to Texarkana. Plenty of heavy freights and lots of older power incl. Alco C420s & a rare GP40X. Also visit Pine Bluff hump Tower.

D 215 DIESEL POWER ON THE SANTA FE: 1965 - 1985 [DVD] 90 min $50.00
By Charles Smiley
The Santa Fe we knew is gone, but the imprint it left on the west is celebrated here on brilliant color film that has been digitized and edited with care. A number of film sources show the late great Santa Fe through a variety of motive power changes that reflect the Santa Fe's ability to respond well to an evolving industry. Few roads could compare to their quality of service. They left a positive and lasting impression on the public. The railroad industry in general maintained credibility through their efforts, even in the rough times. Visit old Cajon, Tehachapi, Mojave, Barstow also Stockton and Pasadena Subdivisions. See LAUPT & other locations with passenger & freight trains. Vignettes from IL, NM & AZ. A very full, intelligent narration supporting a kaleidoscope of wonderfully evocative scenes (16mm film) of days gone by. Learn about the development of SF’s diesel fleet from the late 50s, incl. those wonderful Alco PAs, thro' GE U28CG & U30CG, RCE units, F units and much more. Cameos of UP "Big Blows", SP 2400s and electric locos. 90 mins colour hifi sound narrated

D 217 STOCKTON TOWER [DVD-R] 70 min $48.00
Built in 1943 this interlocking tower operated for over 5 decades. "Machines of Iron" visited the tower in late 1998 & early 1999 to witness the de-activation. Besides plenty of train action, see inside the tower, also the new automatic "box of tricks" that replaced it. Witness the final sad sight of the demolition.

Visit the Union Pacific as it traverses through the rugged and scenic southwest, with its cactus deserts and rugged mountains. Visit the Lordsburg Subdivision, starting in western New Mexico at Lordsburg then west to Gary, Mondel, and Steins. Travel over the pass into Arizona and west through Yannar, Simon, Bowie, and Wilcox. Then travel with us to Fenner, Benson, and Marsh. Then we thoroughly explore the beautiful and scenic Cienega river valley where each turn brings a different scene. We then head west to Vail and Tucson. Last we head down to old Mexico on the Nogales branch from Tucson to Nogales Mexico.

D 221 CANADIAN PACIFIC - HEART OF THE ROCKIES [DVD-R] 120 min $45.00
by Highball
Canadian Pacific in the heart of Canada's spectacular Rocky Mountains, between Field, British Columbia and Exshaw, Alberta, including Kicking Horse Pass. They are one of the greatest transportation barriers in the world, have stunning scenery, snow covered mountains and are seen here in some superb weather. In addition to CP's action red SD90MAC's and AC44CW's, we caught a rare Canadian National detour train, the Rocky Mountaineer, and CP's beautiful restored F units on a publicity run of the Royal Canadian Pacific. We take a look at the Spiral tunnels and a good look at one of the most spectacular railfan locations on the continent, Morants Curve.

D 223 BNSF: A TIME OF CHANGE - VOL. 2 [DVD-R] 58 min $52.00
By WB Productions (See also D 203 & D 243 for others in this series)

Our Westward trek along the BNSF's Arizona mainline continues as we arrive at Pica, Arizona. BNSF trains roar by the old pumphouse and water tanks, relics from the days of steam. We find the elusive Nelson Tunnel...the only tunnel on the BNSF mainline in Arizona. Action at both portals is covered. Explore the wonders of Crozier Canyon with spectacular runbys at locations accessible only by an SUV and others just off Old Route 66. Featured: The new BNSF Orange and Green Premium Heritage paint scheme, BN Green, Santa Fe's blue and Yellow units along with the Red and Silver Warbonnets.

Green Frog continues its discovery of the scenic southwest in this Volume 7 of the Union Pacific Super Railroad series. We revisit the rugged and scenic southwest on the Union Pacific. Starting out in western California at Dunes then east to the Colorado River crossing on both the California and Yuma, Arizona sides of the river. Then we head back to the east through Ligurta, Welton, Dateland, Aztec, and Gila Bend. Next we head to the southeast through Piacho and then visit Tucson. Last we will revisit the scenic Ceinega River area east of Tucson.

D 228 MILWAUKEE ROAD WEST [DVD-R] 67 min $48.00
By Charles Smiley
See the Milwaukee and its rivals from 1955 to 1978 covering the electrics, diesels and some lingering steam. Plenty of runby and trackside views. Marvel at the GE Box-motors, Bipolars and 'Little Joes' and visit a number of locations We review the history and technical aspects of the Milwaukee and how they fit in with their rivals and allies. The end of electric railroading and eventually the Pacific extension is covered in the era of great mergers and changes. The history and operations of the Milwaukee are encapsulated together with its great rivals, Northern Pacific & Great Northern. Excellent Milwaukee footage plus some on the NP & GN together with other roads such as the Rock Island which had an effect on the Milwaukee's fortunes. There is rare bipolar footage and a delightful sequence on box cabs incl. seeing them hauled out of the roundhouse for making up into sets on the ready track. The antiquated method used would give present day health & safety 'experts' apoplexy!

The former GN crossing of Washington’s rugged Cascade Mountains is now BNSF’s primary Intermodal route to Puget Sound. Power is mostly dash 9s and SD 40-2s. Amtrak appears as does ex-SP 4-8-4 #4449 - in sparkling black livery which we chased over the mountain.

D 236 UNION PACIFIC's OREGON BLUES ~ The La Grande Sub [DVD-R] 90 min $43.00
By Highball Productions
Commonly called "The Blues', Oregon's Blue Mountains pose a formidable obstacle to UP trains on this important route to the Pacific North West. This is the La Grande sub which runs from Hinkle OR to Nampa ID, conquering several grades in the process. West of La Grande the line twists and turns through forested mountains with tight curves and a ruling grade which exceeds 2% at times. East of La Grande the line runs through rolling hills covered with ponderosa pine and sage brush. The railroad encounters Encina Hill with its 2.2% grades and the big horseshoe curve near Durkee. This is DPU country with remote controlled helpers. With its thundering power, this tape will excite you time and time again through every twist and turn. A “La Grande” tape to have and watch time and time again.

D 237 DIESEL POWER ON THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC [DVD-R] 103 min $50.00
by Charles Smiley
Great material from nineteen sources shot in many locations out west. Many surprises such as FM and ALCO demo units and many rare SP diesels and branch-lines. Great mainline action with full correct stereo sound. Produced digitally for some great viewing. This program was designed to portray SP in its finest days from 1942 1975. Special sections of F-units, PAs, E-units, Geeps, SD-9s, Train Masters and U-boats....This is "the way it was"! colour / hifi sound / narrated

D 238 BNSF: TRACKS OF THE GOAT - VOL. 1 [DVD-R] 80 min $50.00
By Green Frog
Follow Green Frog professional photographer Rich Scheid on an incredible railroad adventure through the great Northwest. We'll travel through some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery settled by the Great Northern Railway at the top of the country and now owned and operated by the BNSF. This tape covers the territory from the western plains at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, through the browning west, thru Blackfoot Indian Country, over the Two Medicine River on the highest trestle on the old Great Northern and onto East Glacier Park. Then we climb over the Continental Divide and the legendary Marias Pass. We will see trains going thru snow sheds and battling the grades of Marias Pass just below the Canadian border. We'll also visit locations like Essex and travel right thru Glacier National Park founded by the Great Northern. This is some of the most ruggedly beautiful country in the USA! We'll see many trestles, tunnels, and travel along rivers with rapids and canyons to West Glacier Park at Belton, and lastly onto the lumbering towns of Columbia Falls and Whitefish with its beautiful depot.

D 238b BNSF: TRACKS OF THE GOAT - VOL. 2 [DVD-R] 80 min $50.00
By Green Frog
In Volume 2 we'll cross Great Northern's other famous mountain pass, Steven's Pass in their quest to reach the Pacific. Green Frog's professional photographer Rich Scheid will take us over the Cascade Mountains of Washington. We will start this journey in Spokane, Washington and head west through the rolling wheatlands of eastern Washington, through Harrington, Wilson Creek, Ephrata, and the Apple Capital of the world Wenatchee. Next we'll head up the Cascade Mountains over Steven's Pass stopping at Levenworth, visiting both portals of the famous 8 mile long Cascade Tunnel, then on to Skykomish, the beautiful Mt. Index area, Sunset Falls, Gold Bar, and Startup, Finally ending at the Pacific tide water town of Everett. Then we'll head south on the old track of the Northern Pacific to Auburn, Cross the Green River, then travel on to Easton, Sumner, and cross the White River, and visit Payallup and location's west, where the spectacular Mt. Raineer looms over head. We'll visit the port city of Tacoma with its yard and depot, and visit Vancouver, Washington's yard and Depot.

D 241 CN NORTH AMERICA - Vol. 1 [DVD] 60 min $50.00
by Green Frog
Join us as we visit Canadian National's operations in southern Ontario and CN's southeastern subsidiary, Grand Trunk, on the Mt. Clement Sub. We visit locations in southern Ontario such as Niagra Falls, London, Kamoka, Strathroy, and then the Lake Huron Port of Sarnia where we visit the CN yard and depot. Next we watch trains go under the International Border through the tunnel under the St. Clair river and visit both portal locations in the U.S. and Canada. Then we stop in the yard at Port Huron, USA and head down the Mt. Clemens Sub visiting locations such as the Pine River crossing, Richmond, New Haven, and Mt. Clemens. Finally we turn south to Detroit and visit Milwaukee Junction and finish with the Detroit Amtrak depot and General Motors world headquarters. Spectacular action takes us through both summer and winter seasons. Features Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound * narration on/of * chapter search

D 241b CN NORTH AMERICA - Vol. 2 [DVD] 60 min $50.00
by Green Frog
Join us as we visit Canadian National's operations in southern Michigan on the old Grand Trunk Western's Flint and Holly Sub. We start at CN's largest yard in Michigan at Battle Creek. We visit the depot, yard and shops as well as other locations. Next we head east visiting locations such as Bellevue, Charlotte, and Potterville. Then we head to locations around the state capital in Michigan's hot spot junction at Durand, where the Chicago to Port Huron and Toronto meets the Holly Main down to Detroit and the northern Michigan lines to the north. Then we head east through locations such as Flint, Lapeer, Emmet, Imlay City and Port Huron. Finally, we head south from Durand on the Holly Sub through towns such as Fenton and Waterford and finally visit the yard at Pontiac, Michigan. Features Dolby digital 5.1 surround sound * narration on/of * chapter search

D 243 BNSF: A TIME OF CHANGE - VOL. 3 [DVD-R] 58 min $52.00
By WB Productions (See also D 203 & D 223 for others in this series)

In this final episode we return to Arizona's spectacular Crozier Canyon then cross over the rushing waters of the Colorado River at Topock into California. At Needles we watch the fascinating story of BNSF trains arriving, changing crews and departing. Next we push further westward into the lonely Mojave Desert to outposts such as Ibis. Goffs, Danoy, Cadiz and Ash Hill. With carefully chosen locations and beautiful photography, WB Video takes you on a fantastic journey along the tracks of one of America's most scenic and historic rail lines.

UP & BNSF carry millions of tons of hazardous chemicals from the Houston sub. We see Houston's major centres, Settegast, Tower 87 Englewood, Tower 26, Rosenberg, Belt Junction, Galveston, Tower 15, Alvin, Arcola etc and North Yard’s unique blue and silver MK1500s.

Visit 8 states, and see Americas original and long-standing line that helped build the west. Filmed by 14 different people, this material has plenty of the unexpected! Follow UP from the Harriman era to modern times. See the phase-out of steam and the first and second generation diesels. The focal point is the 1960 to 1980 period with the onslaught of mergers in the industry. Visit UP's new WP line for a great mix of trains. Colour ~ Narration ~ Sound

D 251    CANADIAN PACIFIC's SHUSWAP SUB [DVD-R]                             105 min             $45.00
Highball Productions.
Canadian Pacific's Shuswap Sub runs from Revelstoke, British Columbia to Kamloops, through lush forests and alongside sparkling lakes. The line runs through Eagle Pass in the Monashee Mountains, past historic Craigellachie of last spike fame, through the Notch Hill Loop, alongside Shuswap Lake and down the valley of the South Thompson River. Action red locomotives in the spectacular scenery of beautiful British Columbia. * colour * hifi sound * narrated

D 252    CHANGING TIMES: CAJON & TEHACHAPI 1981 - 2001 [DVD-R]     58 min             $48.00
by Rail Innovations
North American railroading is constantly changing, often faster than we are prepared to accept. Mergers have not only redrawn the North American railroad map, but have banished to the history books some of our favourite road names. In addition technology has dramatically changed the look of railroading and the way it is performed. Cajon Pass and the Tehachapi Mountains, two of the most storied theatres of railroading, have seen their share of change. See the changes 20 years have seen in motive power, stock, paint schemes and operations. A unique 'then & now' tape professionally shot in both eras, that is sure to stir up memories. * colour * hifi sound * narrated

D 253    BLUE MOUNTAINS [DVD-R]                                                                     90 min             $50.00
In the Summer of 2000 and the Winter and Spring 2001 Machines of Iron crews followed the Union Pacific line through the Blue Mountains from Huntington to Hinkle. 14,000 ton grain and soda ash trains are lifted up the 2.2% grade at 25 mph by 36,000 plus hp through such places as Telocast, LaGrande, Hilgard, Motanic, and Meacham. Before all the mergers the Blue Mountains were the steepest grades on the Union Pacific. Over the years technology has changed but the Blues haven't. Lots of 'wings' and snow . . . . this is mountain railroading at its finest.