Union Pacific’s Elegant E-9s and Feather River Canyon E-9s
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Sleek and stylish EMD E-8s and E-9s were the backbone of the Union Pacific Railroad’s fleet throughout the 1950s and ’60s.
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| Producer | Pentrex |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 25 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Sleek and stylish EMD E-8s and E-9s were the backbone of the Union Pacific Railroad’s fleet throughout the 1950s and ’60s. Their classic looks and efficient performance delighted riders up until 1971 when passenger service was discontinued. Twenty-two years later, with the restoration of E-9 locomotives 951, 949, and 963B, Union Pacific revived the image of its famous streamlined passenger trains. Pentrex takes you aboard this retro train set for two of its most notable excursions. Included on this combo DVD are:
Union Pacific’s Elegant E-9s
When UP’s elegantly restored A-B-A set of E-9s pulled its first excursion train from Denver to Laramie, Pentrex was there to cover the event in full. The locomotives look and sound great as they roar past our cameras, rolling over UP’s Greeley Subdivision after their departure from Denver’s Union Station. The throaty growl of the locomotives can be heard echoing through the hills as the E-9s pull the train up the grades of Sherman Hill. UP’s Steve Lee explains the history of the engines and their recent reconstruction. You’ll also go inside locomotive 951 to see the new cab control stand and V-16 prime mover. The era of luxurious train travel comes back to life with UP’s elegant E-9s!
Feather River Canyon E-9s
California’s Feather River Canyon saw passenger train service once again when the Union Pacific ran excursions there in 1994. The Feather River Special, with 6 dome liners among its 15 passenger cars, was powered by UP’s sleek A-B-A set of E-9s. Pentrex followed the train from Oroville to Portola on Saturday and Portola to Keddie Wye on Sunday. You’ll witness the special at Williams Loop, Chandler Creek Bridge, Spanish Creek Trestle, and Keddie Wye. Also featured are the tunnels, the Highline, and the Portola Railroad Museum’s restored Western Pacific F-unit. As a special treat, the camera takes you inside E-unit #951 for a cab ride from Portola to Keddie!
Rumely, Upper Peninsula in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s
Curtis Watson –
In April of 1994, Union Pacific’s E-Units have recently been rebuilt and are preparing to lead an excursion. First is a ferry move to Denver, and the next day the train collects its passengers for a round trip to Laramie over Sherman Hill. One more ferry move back to Cheyenne, and the Units prepare for a business special. DDA40X “Centennial” #6936 collects the empty passenger cars to take them back to Council Bluffs, and both consists are pictured side-by-side. In the next program, the E-Units lead several excursions through the Feather River Canyon, including up the “Highline,” and participating in the Portola Railroad Museum’s open house. This is a fantastic program, covering historic diesels that can go unnoticed when compared to the UP’s steam locomotives. If you have a soft spot for these streamlined units, you need this program!
Lloyd –
Anything historical is always of interest. Seeing power from the 1950’s through the 1970’s was what I hoped to be a real pleaser. Make a note that the engines shown on this video are only E-9’s on the out side, just the shell. Totally rebuilt with GP38-2 engine components and controls. While the reasons for this is understandable, the only thing E-9 is the external appearance. Once the train was seen a few times passing by on the tv, the interest soon passed away. What was left of interest was the location of travel. Like other Pentrex Videos, the narrator appeared to have a lack of knowledge a few times. One example was where he makes a note of ducks in a reservoir which are actually Canada Geese.
My recommendations to any one who is considering this video is “If really interested in the subject matter”.
rickyfreni –
The Elegant Portion of this Combo was from Denver to Laramie & Back plus service at Cheyenne with Centennial unit 6936 and an Interview with Steve Lee.
The feather River Canyon Portion of this combo was Shot 3 months apart from the previous video. It features a Cab Ride from Portola to Keddie Wye on the Saturday trip, plus some activity at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum.
These 2 Videos were shot in 1994: Elegant E-9s for the April Trip, and the Feather River Canyon for the July Trips.
Dylan Jones –
Union Pacific has arguably one of the best business trains in the US. These beautiful EMD E units really add another level of class and the Beautiful Leslie S5T horns they’re equipped with sound stunning.