Best of 1990 Railroading
SKU: DVD-PNX-1990Original price was: $29.95.$9.95Current price is: $9.95.
1990 was an exciting year in American Railroading. Pentrex crews traveled the nation to capture the railroading events and subjects worthy of inclusion in the “Best of” series.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 2 hours |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | No Region Code, NTSC |
1990 was an exciting year in American Railroading. Pentrex crews traveled the nation to capture the railroading events and subjects that are worthy of inclusion in our continuing “Best of” series. This year’s selection of subjects includes a range of both steam and diesel action.
* UP Silver Zone Pass
* Blue Unit Circus Train
* Green Bay and Western
* SP’s Siskiyou Line
* Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad
* Railroads of Omaha
* Frisco 1522
* Eisenhower Centennial
Matt –
Hands down the best, Best of Series so far. I’m a big GBW fan so that was nice to see. The coverage of the 1522 and the Eisenhower Centennial is amazing! Fresh BN executive F’s, ATSF GP60M’s pulling all stainless steel and the 844 all pulling passenger trains. Amazing job on capturing this event. Good video and light for most trains. Totally worth every penny!
Mwdonoughue –
This DVD features many freight and passenger trains powered by both steam and diesels. Highlights include the Eisenhower Centennial Celebration, which had three separate passenger specials from three different railroads.
Jeremy C. Schultz –
EVERY segment of this program kept my attention and was a thrill to watch. If you have had the pleasure of watching Pentrex’s “Best Of 1988” and “Best Of 1989”, then you will SURELY love “Best of 1990” all the more! 🙂
I won’t spoil anything by describing each portion in extended detail, but I WILL say this… If you like witnessing BIGTIME mainline operations on Class I railroads AND a well-run tourist operation on the side, then this DVD is for you! Heck, we even get a surprise appearance from Union Pacific’s Living Legend (4-8-4 #844) near the end of the Eisenhower Centennial coverage.
Just as with most of the 1980s, the 1990s were a nice time in world history to enjoy some very unique railroading action. Another special treat of note in this program is the most gracious cooperation of Burlington Northern in helping the St. Louis Steam Train Association with all of Frisco 1522’s ailments throughout her run to Galesburg, Illinois and return. Repairing overheating bearings on a mainline steam locomotive is not an easy task… and the OVERALL amount of work that goes into keeping a treasured piece of our national rail heritage moving swiftly on mainline trackage is never ending… But it is all TOTALLY worth it in the end (as you will see in this video).
As with the previous two productions (and most likely all the others) in the Pentrex “Best Of” series, this 1990 compilation is HIGHLY recommended for your video collection… Whether you are an avid railfan, or simply someone who has a passing interest in trains and loves receiving an education on how railroads help keep modern societies functioning, you will enjoy this DVD. 🙂
norfolksouthern4047 –
One of the better “Best Of” programs by Pentrex. At this point in their history they knew what to cover and draw in audiences. All of the segments they covered are enjoyable. And the last part with the Eisenhower specials are most interesting. I bought this program about a year or so ago and still watch it every now and again. Wishing to return to this era.
Lloyd –
In a word…. Excellent. Gotta love the Chinese train at Boone IA. And then there is the BN F7’s pulling a business train. Your eyes will be glued to the tv as this plays, and places like Omaha NE. are worth seeing. Oh…. and don’t forget the GB & W. All classics in our modern day.
rickyfreni –
This best of Pentrex video contains a mix of Unique steam and diesel powered specials which are no longer with us today. Such As The Ringling Bros. Blue unit Circus Train, Mainline Freights on Silver Zone Pass, The Siskiyou line, and the Omaha Area. For steam lovers, only 3 engines are shown. Such as The Debut of the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s Chinese engine 8419, Frisco 1522’s worst excursion trip due to an overheating front truck as it got stranded on one of the BN Mainlines, and headed for a 3 day repair at Galesburg, plus Union Pacific 844 on one of the 3 Special trains for President Eisenhower’s 100th birthday in Abilene Kansas, along with the Santa Fe Warbonets on one train, and The BN f-units on the other.
Mike –
This is a wonderful compilation of scenery and rail photography showing great detail and providing good detail of each scene within the video documentary. A mus have video of this action for all rail feans interested in this topic and and rail run. A must have for alll train enthusiasts.
Dylan Jones –
The Silverzone Pass portion of the video was great. It’s a territory not covered by many. The business trains were awesome. Seeing the Gorgeous BN Business Train along side of Santa Fe’s was great (and probably a small hint to the future merger just 3 years later.) UP’s 844 looked splendid also!
KC fan –
From beginning to end this show is incredible, from showing trains on the UP climbing the unique curvature of Silverzone pass, two three passenger specials departing Union Station heading to the center of Kansas, trust me this is a great show. And again a well edited show, that captures that feeling of the chase.