Hot Rails through the Twin Cities

SKU: DVD-PNX-HRTC
(9 customer reviews)

$24.95

Sizzling action – that’s railroading in the Twin Cities in 1998 when this show was filmed. Minneapolis/St. Paul hosts eight different railroads plus Amtrak passenger trains.

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Producer

Pentrex

Run Time

45 Minutes

Narration

Yes

Shrink Wrap

Yes, Brand New

Technical Details

No Region Code, NTSC

Sizzling action – that’s railroading in the Twin Cities in 1998 when this show was filmed. Minneapolis/St. Paul hosts eight different railroads plus Amtrak passenger trains. Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Union Pacific, Canadian Pacific, Twin Cities & Western, Minnesota Commercial, Wisconsin Central, and the I&M Rail Link all operate here. These rails are kept highly polished by cross-town transfers, local freights, yard jobs, and road trains! Tremendous variety and sheer volume make the Twin Cities a railfan’s dream.

Experience the action at the hottest locations. University Avenue, Division Street, and Dayton’s Bluff at Hoffman Avenue are extensively covered. Shortline Hill, where trains strain to lift heavy tonnage out of the river valley, the BNSF mainline through St. Paul, and Wisconsin Central out of Shoreham provide plenty of action, with train meets and multiple trains underway.

Steam is on the rails in the Twin Cities. You’ll spot Milwaukee Road #261 pulling an outbound excursion. Then it’s on the Minnesota Commercial where many of their unusual locomotives are hard at work. MC owns a unique fleet of old Alco and EMD museum pieces that will take you back to an earlier period.

9 reviews for Hot Rails through the Twin Cities

  1. rickyfreni

    With a healthy mix of steam, diesels, & unique surprises like the Griswold Crossing lights for example, there are many spots to experience in Minneapolis & St. Paul in this over 100 Minute program at locations like Coon Creek near Northtown Yard, 35th Avenue bridge, Mississippi River Bridge, University Ave, Shoreham Yard, Shoreham Hill, New Brighton Yard, Minneapolis Junction, Main Street Bridge, Nicollet Island, the James J. Hill Stone Arch Bridge, East Side Yard in Minneapolis with a Goose, St. Anthony Junction, Park Junction, Merriam Park, Shortline Hill, Robert Street Lift Bridge, West Division Street, Kellogg Boulevard Viaduct, East Division Street, West 7th street, Westminster, Mississippi Street, Pig’s Eye Yard, Dayton’s Bluff, & East Hoffman Ave.

    A great variety of diesels are shown like BNSF, Union Pacific, Amtrak’s Empire Builder, Minnesota Commercial, Canadian Pacific, Wisconsin Central, Canadian National, HLCX, Conrail, Electro-Motive Division, HATX, Norfolk Southern, GATX, Twin Cities & Western, LMX, old fallen flags like Burlington Northern, Soo Line, Chicago & Northwestern, Chessie System, Seaboard Coast Line, Bangor & Arostook, Louisiana & Gulf, Rio Grande, Montana Rail Link, & even some steam with Milwaukee Road 261. Plus, there are also boats on the water as well.

  2. David Holland

    This video is wonderful. Before you head to the twin cities to do railfanning, watch this video. You won’t be disappointed.

  3. Ron Harber III

    Twin cities railroading is a major hub of activity. Today’s BNSF and Union Pacific are the biggest railroads in Minnesota but they also included Canadian Pacific trackage and twin cities and western railroad. Milwaukee Road 261 was a special treat to the adventure.

  4. Dan

    A kaleidoscope of locomotive paint schemes, non-stop action, interesting consists, picturesque locations, passenger trains, steam and more. What’s not to like? If you’ve been lucky enough to railfan the Twin Cities, this will bring back some great memories; if you haven’t been there yet, this could be your incentive to plan a trip and is a valuable research tool. Either way, it makes for some fantastic armchair railfanning, and is a must-have addition to any train video library.

  5. CR6377

    Great video. Had it for many years. Entertaining with all of the different railroads seen as well as locations, paint schemes and much more. Even seeing Milwaukee Road 261 in operation is a major bonus.

  6. andyweise

    A great variety of trains and power. Many types of railroads. Good maps and informative narration. I love the retro-ness as railroading has changed so much since these scenes were shot.

  7. andyweise

    I love this video, a great variety of trains and power. Many types of railroads. Good maps and informative narration. I love the retroness as railroading has changed so much since these scenes were shot.

  8. Brad

    I am always looking for additional WC footage for my library so this title caught my eye. The WC interchanges with the BN here so it was worth adding the footage to my collection. Pentrex did a decent job with this one

  9. rrvideoman

    Minneapolis/St. Paul Minnesota. Truly a hot spot for trains. In 1998, there were no less than 8 different railroads including Amtrak serving the Twin Cities. Every type of rail move possible is seen in this video, from a wide variety of locations. Yard work, local transfers, and long distance trains make there way around town. Trains like Amtrak’s Empire Builder to and from the west coast, or Canadian Pacfic trains with international shipments, or local inner city trains like Minnesota Commercial. It’s all here on one video. It is not unusual to witness more than one train in a scene, from 2 different companies. Scenes of trains crossing the Mississippi River in the downtown core of the cities. There is even a Steam Excursion train for the steam lovers. Here is a video for every one, that the entire family will see something that is of enjoyment. High recommendations for this excellent presentation.

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