Commonly called 'The Blues', Oregon's Blue Mountains pose a most formidable obstacle to Union Pacific trains on this important route to the Pacific North West. This is the La Grande subdivision which runs from Hinkle OR to Nampa ID, conquering several grades in the process.
West of La Grande the line twists and turns through forested mountains with tight curves and a ruling gradient which exceeds 2% at times. East of La Grande the line runs through rolling hills covered with ponderosa pine and sage brush. The railroad encounters Encina Hill with its 2.2% grades and the big horseshoe curve near Durkee. This is DPU country with remote controlled helpers.
With its thundering power, this programme will excite you time and time again through every twist and turn. It is a 'La Grande' programme to have and watch time and time again.
Format: DVD
Film Type: Colour
Sound: Hi-Fi
Duration: 90 minutes
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