Trains Spectacular (DVD)

America by Rail: The West Coast
marvel at the sights and scenic wonders of the pacific Coast of the United States as you embark on a 1,600 mile train journey from San Diego to Seattle with America by Rail: the West Coast. Your Amtrak journey winds you through California, Oregon, and Washington State, along majestic coastal scenery and rugged mountain ranges, with plenty of time for side rips on smaller lines including the California Western and Mt. Hood Railroads. You’ll also visit the San Diego Trolley System, the Seattle Monorail, and Yosemite before rejoining the on-board action.
Running Time 90 Min

America by Rail: The Heartland
it’s a coast-to-coast rail journey of a lifetime, as you board Amtrak’s famed Capitol limited in Washington D.C. and arrive in the San Francisco Bay area aboard the renowned California Zephyr as part of the epic itinerary set forth in America by Rail: The Heartland. You’ll traverse the united States in style on your train journey, passing through major cities, prairie towns, and some of the most majestic scenery the country has to offer, from cliffs to canyons; monuments to mountains. Along the way, let yourself get sidetracked by a dozen of the most popular tourist lines including the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, the Omaha Zoo Railroad, and the Ohio Central.
Running Time 120 Min

Ohio Steam Spectacular
Steam heat! And the steam locomotive action on these Ohio Central Railroad photo specials has never been hotter! Through the use of multiple cameras to record all the Maneuvers, Ohio Steam Spectacular showcases all the excitement as 4-8-4 #6325 and 4-6-2 # 1293 are put through their paces. Thrilling run-by-sides, and towering smoke plumes: it’s all here in a video compilation that truly lives up to its name.
Running Time 90 Min

Challenger 3985
built in 1943, Union Pacific engine #3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. Nicknamed "Challenger", this 4-6-6-4 powerhouse shows its stuff in Challenger 3985, the big-steam video bonanza chronicling 3985’s trek through Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. You’ll visit the Cheyenne Steam shop where challenger is maintained using the roundhouse’s historic equipment, and hop aboard 3985 as she rides the rails on excursions and convention trips throughout the Midwest, proving that, for rail buffs, big steam is big fun!
Running Time 60 Min