Donner Pass Thunder - DVD
£24.95
Recommended retail price: £25.95
Stock type: -
Stock reference: 156.SP679
£24.95
Recommended retail price: £25.95
Stock type: -
Stock reference: 156.SP679
Old Sacramento - Reno, NV
This programme presents the many challenges of the Sierra crossing. Filmed over three decades in all types of weather and with every type of train. There's also plenty of contemporary action with some great video camera work.
Highlights include: -
- Early diesels from 1959 to surviving 'high hoods'
- Ride an F7 powered train through raging snowstorm
- See flangers, spreaders and rotary ploughs
- Visit the old Roseville Hump yard
- Regional history and early Central Pacific days
- History of snow sheds, double tracks & reefer blocks
- Cab forward pacing and many other surprises
- Contemporary Donner Pass action in the 90s.
Format: DVD
Film Type: Colour
Sound: Hi-Fi
Duration: 90 minutes
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