Sunrise to Sunset 2, A Day at Rochelle Illinois
SKU: DVD-PNX-SUN2Original price was: $29.95.$24.95Current price is: $24.95.
Trains rattle across the diamonds at Rochelle, Illinois, where the double tracks of the Union Pacific and the double tracks of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks intersect.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Trains rattle across the diamonds at Rochelle, Illinois, where the double tracks of the Union Pacific and the double tracks of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks intersect. Cameras were set up before dawn at Rochelle on a busy day in 1999 to record every train from sunup to sundown, over eleven hours. An unending parade of intermodal, coal, and manifest trains flow past our cameras, headed by a vast array of motive power representing most modern locomotive types. Train symbols and destinations are shown for all movements across these former Chicago & North Western and Chicago, Burlington & Quincy diamonds.
This busy spot draws railfans from around the world like a magnet. To cope with the growing numbers of eager fans, the community of Rochelle constructed a unique railroad park complete with covered pavilion. It was an instant success, but not without obstacles, as you’ll hear from the crusader who fought great odds to make it a reality. Join us for a day at Rochelle where trains just keep on rolling past the pavilion. It’s a fascinating location and an amazing story that’s turned Rochelle into a railfan hot spot on the Midwestern prairie!
Mwdonoughue –
This program had the viewer spend an entire day watching UP and BNSF freights roll through Rochelle, with some trains having fallen flag power in the consist.
NS6677 –
A great video showing the new Railfan Park. The story of how it came to be by the person who wanted to build a place for railfans so they could stay off Railroad Property. A lot of info on Train Symbols, and more. I have had this program for many years.
Lloyd –
I love Rochelle Illinois and the Rail Fan Park. So much that I purchase all the videos on it that can be found, and I have made the 2,100 km (1,300 mile) trip to be there in person for a few days. Pentrex tells the story leading to the Rail fan Park, and shows all the trains over 11 hours. Screen graphics are used to give the time of day, train #, and other info along with narration. It’s a good video, but not the best one I own of the Rochelle Rail Fan Park.
rickyfreni –
On the Day of October 15, 1998, this number 1 railroad hot spot in america has a never ending parade of mainline freights on both Union Pacific & BNSF, plus other appearances by other roadnames, maintenance work, a tour of the new railroad park, and of course the action.