Description
You are bidding for TWO brand new and sealed DVDs 'America
By Rail Volumes 1 & 2'.
Description
This 2-dvd set is sure to keep the avid trainspotter transfixed
for 3 hours! Journey in comfort in front of your TV to the heartlands
through to the west coast of the great US of A. Enjoy.
'America By Rail Vol.1 - The Heartland'-
Synopsis
Your journey begins in Washington DC & heads west through the
Amish countryside to Chicago on the "Capitol Limited".
Along the way, you'll enjoy all the sights and sounds of that famous
trip.
From Chicago, head west on the "California Zephyr" across
the mighty Mississippi and the Great Plains, before beginning the
awesome climb over the Rockies and Sierras, and finally ending up
in beautiful San Francisco on the California Coast.
Extensive use of both trackside and in-cab shots keep the action
and spectacular scenery moving along. Throughout the journey, stops
are made at America's most famous historic steam lines, including:
The Strasburg R/R, The Ohio Central, Durango & Silverton, Virginia
& Truckee, Napa Valley Wine Train, and seven other beautiful
lines!
Never before has a programme included such a visually stunning
mix of trains, travel & music. A "Must See" for rail
fans, travel buffs, and the whle family alike.
'America By Rail Vol.2 - The West Coast'
- Synopsis
The West Coast route continues the tradition of the "America
By Rail" series as we take an incredible scenic journey from
San Diego California to Seattle Washington.
Come aboard a beautiful 1600 mile Amtrack journey along the spectacular
Pacific coast of North America. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the
California Coast, the Siskyou mountains, and the Cascade Range of
Oregon & Washington as we travel north from San Diego to Seattle.
In addition to the Amtrak journey, side trips are made to the YosemiteMountain
Sugar Pine Railroad, the Californian Western Railroad, the Sacremento
Southern Railroad, the Spirit Of Oregon Dinner Train, and the Mt.
Hood Railroad.
And there's more... also included in this great documentary are
visits to the San Diego Trolley System, the California State Railroad
Museum, the Seattle Monorail and Yosemite National Park.
A great mix of scenery, on-train shots and railroading action make
this a DVD that train and travel buffs will love for years to come.
Superb music composed for this program accents the ride for a relaxing
sight & sound experience.
| Rating: |
Exempt |
Genre: |
Documentary, Train Travel, Railway Journeys |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Running Time: |
Approx 240 minutes |
Region Encoding: |
ALL |
TV System: |
PAL |
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