Here are two shows that lift you
up into the skies above Southern California for an incredible look at
railroading as you've never seen it before!
Above Southern California Rails
(42 Minutes) Get ready for the ultimate railfan video as Pentrex takes
you into the skies to experience Southern California railroading as
it's never been seen before! Climb aboard a jet helicopter loaded with
state-of-the-art, gyro-stabilized video equipment. Then soar skyward to
enjoy sweeping panoramas, pace speeding locomotives, and get incredible
aerial views of long curving trains.Skim
over the blue Pacific Ocean as we follow Amtrak trains and BNSF
freights along the "Surf Line" near San Clemente. Check out the
newly-rebuilt BNSF yards in San Bernardino and examine UP's West Colton
Yard. Race the Talgo trainset as it travels through the Los Angeles
area. Then swing over to the harbor area for a bird's-eye view of
container operations and the brand new coal facility. The
weather is crystal clear and there are plenty of trains to be seen.
You'll marvel at the ultra-smooth, incredibly close, breathtaking
photography as our helicopter cruises above these fast freight and
passenger trains. This video offers a perspective like no other!
Above 3751 Over Cajon (75 Minutes) You asked for it! After we released our successful Above Southern California Rails,
a flood of requests came in from enthusiastic customers with ideas for
the next helicopter video. Well, we listened to your requests and we're
sure you'll be thrilled with the results. Join
Pentrex for a fantastic video experience! Santa Fe steam engine 3751
traveled over Cajon Pass as it moved from Los Angeles to Sacramento to
attend Railfair '99. Pentrex was there to document this incredible
journey, with multiple camera crews capturing every highlight of famous
Cajon Pass. As always, the handsome 3751 put on quite a show! Our
coverage begins as the engine and tender are pulled out of the Redondo
Junction Roundhouse in preparation for the trip. Then the big day
arrives when the special train rolls out of Los Angeles, through Santa
Ana Canyon, and on toward San Bernardino. Pentrex cameras are in the
air, aboard the train, and on the ground showing this mighty locomotive
from every angle. Nowhere else can you find such outstanding shots of a
steam locomotive at work! Highlights include spectacular views of
Sullivan's Curve, Mormon Rocks, the climb up to Summit, Mojave Narrows,
and fast running across the high desert to Barstow. This
video will give you a completely different perspective of Cajon Pass.
Our jet-powered helicopter with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment
allows you to pace alongside the 3751 and hover over freight trains as
they meet the steam special. You're railfanning from the ultimate chase
vehicle!
Total Running Time: 117 Minutes
DVD Special Features: Two stereo soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time.
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