Union Pacific Streamliner Collection
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Streamliners epitomized a new world of modern living, symbolizing style and technical evolution in the ongoing fulfillment of the American Dream.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 2 hours 7 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC |
Streamliners! The look captured the imagination of the nation. The name represented luxury, glamour, and mobility. Streamliners epitomized a new world of modern living, symbolizing style and technical evolution in the ongoing fulfillment of the American Dream. Pentrex is proud to present this comprehensive tribute to the streamliners of the Union Pacific, utilizing material from the archives of the Union Pacific Historical Society, much of which has never before been seen. Wonderful vintage footage brings you the subject like you’ve never seen before.
Three years in the making, this production offers a detailed look at the development and evolution of Union Pacific passenger trains from 1934 to 1971. UP’s streamliners spring to life with fantastic images:
* America’s first streamlined train, UP’s M-10000, including rare color footage.
* Steam turbine electrics 1 & 2 in Omaha at the 1939 premiere of the movie Union Pacific.
* The General Motors Train of Tomorrow, introducing Astra Domes in 1947.
* The ribbon-cutting ceremony and inaugural run of the Aerotrain City of Las Vegas, shown inside and out and at its arrival in Las Vegas in 1956, with Liberace in the cab.
* A 1959 scene with the entire crew of 35 employees lined up outside the City of Los Angeles to demonstrate the luxury of service provided aboard UP streamliners.
* Dozens and dozens of run-bys at classic UP locations such as Echo Canyon, Sherman Hill, Cajon Pass, Puget Sound, and even aerial footage.
* CTC board operations, maintenance-of-way track repair, and a tour of the back shops.
* The last City of Los Angeles to depart L.A. Union Passenger Terminal in 1971 and the last UP passenger train to pull into L.A. from Chicago, seen trackside and from aboard the train.
Motive power includes EMD E-3s through E-9s and F-3s, Alco PAs and FAs, Fairbanks-Morse Erie-builts, steam turbine electrics, and more. Interior shots include club cars, lounges, dome coaches, dome diners, sleeping cars, and others. The list goes on and on! This exciting production will show you the UP streamliner era as it’s never been seen before!
Bonus footage: Over 17 minutes of UP television commercials from the 1950s and 1960s, plus a 10 minute railroad safety film from the 1940s featuring UP streamliners in color!
Mwdonoughue –
This program shows the history of Union Pacific’s streamliners, from the M-10000 in the 1930s to UP’s last streamliners to arrive and depart Los Angeles in 1971.
collinvarney24 –
Amazing footage of UP dome streamliners along with some steam locomotives in action. The turbine locomotives are great to watch, I also like seeing the arrow train running as the City of Las Vegas the train of tomorrow is awesome to see including the Milwaukee road e-units in action. The first streamlined train UP’s M-10000 is cool as well as the City of Los Angeles on Cajon Pass as well a farewell run of the last UP streamliner departing and arriving in Southern California. Even the bonus film helps provide important information about being safe at grade crossings if you’re driving in a car and a train is coming.
rickyfreni –
While the main feature itself is 100 minutes of early diesels in both color & Black & white, there are some scenes with steam included, including a handful from the 20s! Not only that but there are also bonus commercials in mostly black & white & one in color where it features a 2 rail O gauge model of an Alco FA. Most Ads were live action, others have Cartoons. The bonus PSA film: Look Listen Live is also important to watch.
T. Ross –
What a great film this is and so much material explained from the archives of the Union Pacific Historical Society, Lots of information never seen before. Great vintage footage brings back the goo ole days of rail travel. So much information in this movie. Also a bonus feature–17 minutes of UP television commercials from the 50’s and 60’s. Plus a 10 minute railroad softy film from the 1940’s in color. Great film for the money. 2hours 7 minutes long.
Mike –
If you love Streamliner engines this is a must have for all rail fan enthusiasts of this type. It is both well photographed and well narrated to provide a perspective that all rail fans will love from beginning to end. I love this DVD.