A Steam Driven Man, Chad O’Connor, Plus Building Jupiter and 119 (with BONUS engineering drawings!)
SKU: DVD-PNX-CHADOriginal price was: $29.95.$24.95Current price is: $24.95.
See the replicas of the two locomotives that met 150 years ago at Promontory Point, and the Steam Driven Man that made it possible! Two shows on one DVD, plus a RailfanDepot exclusive, a CD with PDFs of the engineering documents.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 4 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC |
Two shows on one DVD plus a RailfanDepot exclusive, The Engineering Documents as a PDF on a separate CD.
A Steam Driven Man, Chad O’Connor: Chad O’Connor has built or reconstructed his own operating steamboat, tugboat, automobile, truck, and locomotive. He designed steam power plants, rebuilt over a dozen steam locomotives, and constructed replicas of the Jupiter and No. 119 that operate today at the Golden Spike National Historic Site. When he wasn’t working on steam locomotives he loved to film them, as you’ll see in this entertaining tribute to a lifetime of remarkable achievements. You’ll see him at his workshop, and view the Porter, Shay, Climax, Daylight, and other classic steam locomotives he recorded on film. It was his love of filming steam locomotives that brought him, in a roundabout way, the most fame: To keep the film camera steady as he shot the big steam of the time, he invented the Fluid Head for his tripod (Winning an Oscar!). It’s a wonderful story for all to enjoy! 38 Minutes, Color, Narration.
Jupiter & Number 119, Locomotives of the Golden Spike: This 24 minute show, put together with the help of Chad O’Connor and the Union Pacific Railroad, shows the rebuilding of the famous Jupiter (Central Pacific #60) and Union Pacific #119. This story tells how the engineering documents were made with almost no written data and how the engines are used now. 26 minutes, Color, Narration.
RailfanDepot Exclusive BONUS with this DVD: Every disc case will include a separate CD with the the massive engineering documents used to make the replica locomotives.
Peter Araujo –
This should be considered as a buy anything, get this for free for National Train Day!!!
cnrq7c97 –
Hey everyone! Today we have a fantastic video made by Pentrex that is a must have for anyone. This is really special because there so many cool things with this DVD, too much to explain. the great folks at Railfan Depot are always worth doing business with and this DVD is no exception – as they have included the actual engineering drawings for two steam locomotives! This DVD is a great companion of the golden spike 150 years anniversary taking place this year. This is a must have. I love it!!