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UNITED KINGDOM

TA 101D    ‘The Channel Tunnel: The Inside Story’ (DVD)                                                   75 min                    $55.00

Tandem TV & Film Ltd (UK)

From cutting the first sod, through trials and tribulations to record-breaking tunneling, this is the story of the first major railway to be built in Britain (well, sort of!) since the British pioneering days of the 19^th Century!  Constructors of the Tunnel also built Le Shuttle which boasts the largest railway carriages of their kind in the world.  ‘The Channel Tunnel: The Inside Story’ is designed for a wide audience, translating the technical jargon and achievements into everyday language.  Commentary by Willie Rushton.

The ‘New Civil Engineer’ of 23 May 1991 wrote,

‘At all events the Channel Tunnel is going to be remembered not just as a civil engineering achievement, but a video achievement, just as the Forth Bridge is justly remembered for the quality of the photographic record made, and the Panama Canal for its pioneering use of cinematography.’

DARYL’s COMMENT: This is truly a superb record on how the Channel Tunnel was built.  Definitely something you can watch more than once.

BO~2     LONDON's COLOURFUL TRAINS (DVD-R)                                                120 min           $48.00
By Highball Productions

Britain's railways were privatized in 1998, so with 25 passenger franchises, 3 freight companies and pre-privatization paint schemes, Britain's railways are colourful indeed.  Join us as we tour some of London's main line termini, some suburban stations and the busiest railway station in Britain, Clapham Junction.  See the electric trains of Great North Eastern, Anglia, Gatwick Express and Virgin West Coast, the HST's of Virgin, GNE, Midland Main Line and First Great Western.  Marvel at the volume of brightly coloured trains at Clapham Junction, be awed by the power of Eurostar trains, and see freights of English, Welsh and Scottish and Freightliner.  Taped in August, 2000.  Colour ~ Narration ~ Sound

BO~3    THE IRON ROAD TO THE ISLES (DVD-R)                                                    70 min            $46.00

By Highball Productions

Join award winning videographer Peter Crook on a magical journey by steam train through the highlands of Scotland.  See the lochs and the glens, the curved viaduct at Glenfinnan, used in the Harry Potter movies.  See the fishing port of Mallaig, ride the ‘Jacobite’ steam train through the splendid, picturesque scenery of the highlands on ‘the iron road to the isles’ and learn about Bonnie Prince Charlie.  Bonus Feature - Go Over the Sea to Skye and take a video tour of this beautiful island.
Editor: This is more of a travelogue than a ‘proper’ train DVD.  A lot of the footage is shot from the train and it really sets the train in the countryside and allows you to enjoy the fantastic scenery.  Of course there are line-side and station shots but there is so much more – see just how beautiful the British Isles are!

BO~4    WELSH STEAM 1 (DVD-R)                                                                                     110 min        $48.00

Highball Productions - TWO PROGRAMS ON ONE DVD

‘BLANCHE AND THE EARL’ takes a look at two of the Ffestiniog’s locomotives, Blanche and The Earl of Merioneth.  Take a cab ride on Blanche, and see both Blanche and The Earl of Merioneth from trackside.  In addition, take a brief tour of Boston Lodge shops, and a quick look down a slate mine.  

Blanche makes a lot of noise for a little engine, lots of fun!

‘GARRATTS UNDER SNOWDON’ will take you on a cab ride on one of the Welsh Highland Railway’s 2’ gauge ex South African Beyer Garratts, enormous locomotives for two foot gauge. Also see the two Garratts from trackside, ride the train and see a little of the beautiful Welsh scenery that the railway runs through.

Colour ~ Narration On/Off

AVAILABLE IN REGULAR [ BO 4 ] OR W I D E S C R E E N [ BO 4W ] FORMAT.
Please state when ordering if you require ‘WIDESCREEN’ format, otherwise regular format will automatically be sent.

BO~5    50 019 ‘Ramillies’                                                                                                    90 min            $38.00

SPA Films - UK

British Rail withdrew 50 019 ‘Ramillies’ from service in 1990 and the locomotive would almost certainly have been broken up for scrap had it not been for a far sighted group of dedicated preservationists who seeing further potential in the locomotive purchased her and have worked tirelessly to restore her to almost new condition. .... This is their story.

Filmed over 16 years, the story starts utilising Class 50 member's footage at Exeter Riverside.  It covers the removal of ‘Ramillies’ from the Riverside Yard by road including the breakdown of the road transport tractor and the subsequent stranding of the load in the middle of Exeter City.  The tractor unit is replaced but further delays are endured with the discovery of a broken link on the suspension of the trailer and then visits from council officials who are anxious about the height of the load under the M5 motorway bridges. Five years pass and the locomotive is now at Eridge in Sussex, this part of the film covers some of the remarkable work members have achieved to restore ‘Ramillies’.  We also see ‘Ramillies’ running under her own power to Tunbridge Wells for again loading on to a road rig in preparation for her move to The Mid Norfolk Railway.  All the loading on to the rig is covered, so if you have ever wondered how to get a 117 ton loco on to a low loader then watch this film.  Finally we see ‘Ramillies’ at her new location on The Mid Norfolk Railway and take a trip with her along that line to Wymondham Abbey.

BO~6W    The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch                                                    60 min                $44.00
Highball Productions

The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway is a 15" gauge, 1/3 scale railway running for 13.5 miles through the English countryside in Kent, southeast England. The locomotives are to the outline of Gresley A3 Pacifics, plus a pair of 4-8-2's, in a variety of liveries. Built in the late 1920's, impeccably maintained and turned out, these 9+ ton engines are truly delightful. The railway is not a toy, hauling school children as well as tourists. * colour * narration ON/OFF.            AVAILABLE IN WIDESCREEN ONLY

WS~D    FROM THE FOOTPLATE                                                                                   66 min           $45.00

Vision International (UK)

After an introductory tour of the West Somerset route partly taken from a helicopter, we then join the footplate crew for the entire journey.  Join Driver Simon Barfield and Fireman Paul Rimmer as they crew BR(W) Manor Class 4-6-0 5MT No.7820 'Dinmore Manor' on a journey between Bishops Lydeard near Taunton and the popular seaside resort of Minehead.  It's a glorious excursion through beautiful Somerset countryside to the coast.  See all the action on the footplate and along the 'road'.  Working hard, the crew of No.7820 give a fascinating insight into steam operation over the climbing, twisting route - while staff and volunteers of the West Somerset Railway explain how they've grown to love both line and locomotive.  It's a nostalgic reminder of childhood trips to the coast and a real celebration of vintage Somerset steam.  Featuring stunning aerial shots of the locomotive and the line.  From the Footplate is a fascinating glimpse of how railways used to be.

YS~D        YORKSHIRE STEAM – ‘The ITV Series’                                                   122 min           $51.00

Yorkshire ITV

A comprehensive look at the North York Moors Railway filmed over the course of an entire year.  The NYMR is already familiar to the general public through the television series Heartbeat and the feature films of Harry Potter but now here’s a chance to meet the real people who run this 18 mile long line.  Volunteers like the footplate crews who drive the steam and diesel locomotives up and down the hills of North Yorkshire through some of the most beautiful scenery in England.  The Permanent Way gangs who toil on their days off.  The catering crews who run a veritable restaurant on wheels.  The cleaners who keep the trains spotless.  The craftsmen patiently preserving the past, restoring the priceless coaches and engines.  Experience the railway’s Wartime Weekend, commemorating the Second World War, with those participating dressing in period costume for the occasion.  Then there is the evocative Diesel gala, the Santa Specials and, of course, Thomas the tank engine.  Meet the volunteers working to bring the A4 loco Sir Nigel Gresley back to life – and the millionaire who collects steam engines for a hobby.  With spectacular aerial photography, Yorkshire Steam is a glorious celebration of the preservation movement along with beautiful scenery, memorable characters and an unforgettable railway.  Originally shown on Yorkshire ITV in 2005.  Narrated by Roger Greenwood

RL~D        RUNNING THE LEGEND - ‘THE FLYING SCOTSMAN’                           55 min           $45.00

Yorkshire ITV

It is arguably the most famous steam engine in the world and at it’s new home, the National Railway Museum in York, they’re getting the veteran loco ready for a summer season of excursions to the seaside; York to Scarborough.  Running the Legend offers a fascinating look behind the scenes, as the museum’s engineers race to get the engine tested and certified in time for it’s trips.  We then join the footplate crew, former owners and Scotsman drivers, on a journey of nostalgia through the pastoral Yorkshire countryside.  With exclusive footplate access, evocative archive film and stunning aerial photography, ‘Running the Legend’ is a treat to behold.  First shown on Yorkshire ITV in 2005.  Narrated by Roger Greenwood

PICTURE FORMAT 16:9 WIDESCREEN FOR ‘YORKSHIRE STEAM’ & ‘RUNNING THE LEGEND’:  If you have a standard 4:3 TV your DVD player should output this series in letterbox form (with a small area of black and top and bottom of picture). By using the ZOOM button on your remote control (found on most DVD players) it is possible to enlarge the picture to fit your television.

GU 093D    RAILWAY DIARIES ACROSS ENGLAND (DVD)    9 hours - 3 DVD Boxed Set            $46.00 (Postage $7.00)

Green Umbrella

Action-packed, non-stop freight, passenger and parcel workings across England's most popular stations

Disc 1: Exeter / Stafford / Nottingham

Disc 2: Derby / Crewe / Reading

Disc 3: Doncaster / Nuneaton / Birmingham

EUROPE
 

EU 5         LAGO MAGGIORE EXPRESS (DVD)                                                    45 min             $42.00
EK Verlag

The Lago Maggiore Express offers you an unforgettable journey by train and ship. The round trip begins in Locarno with the narrow-gauge Centovalli train, which is run by the Swiss FART and the Italian SSIF. The 52 km long railway with a magnificent alpine character, winds through the wild-romantic 'valley of 100 valleys', passing meadows full of flowers and bridges that will make you dizzy, waterfalls and vine-clad hills. Encounters with the historic trains 'Tramin' and 'No. 17' recall old times. From Domo-dossola in Italy the journey with the tilting train 'Cisalpino', including views from the train driver's cab, leads to the Lago Maggiore, to Stresa. You will be charmed by the little Italian towns and the unforgettable Borromaic Islands. This video is marked by romantic and also unusual camera shots; beautiful pictures taken from the helicopter round off this (train) film.  Colour ~ English Narration ~ Sound

EU 6        ZURICH'S COLOURFUL TRAINS [DVD-R]                                              120 min                 $48.00
Highball Productions
Spend Sunday afternoon on the main station in Zurich, Switzerland, with 64 trains in one hour, including French and Italian. Then we head down to the Gotthard Line for a look at both passenger and freight trains. Amazing action, and they run to time!  colour ~ hifi sound ~ narrated  
 

EU 7        GLACIER EXPRESS (DVD)                                                                          68 min                 $42.00
EK Verlag

Europe At Its Most Beautiful!  A trip on the Glacier Express is one of the most impressive railroad experiences around. The famous holiday resorts of Zermatt, St.Moritz and Davos are connected in an almost 8-hour trip by the slowest "Express Train in the World", which travels through this breathtaking landscape. The train spirals to an altitude of over 2000 meters, partly as a rack and pinion railway. The 1000 mm narrow gauge route between Zermatt and St Moritz has 91 tunnels the longest being 15.4 km and 291 bridges, many with outstanding views. This informative video with its incredible scenery (including helicopter shots) and historical footage will bring back wonderful memories to those who have been and encourage travel plans for those yet to visit. Just outstanding!  colour ~ hifi sound ~ narrated  

EU 8        POLAND ADVENTURE (DVD-R)                                                                60 min            $46.00
Machines of Iron

At the turn turn of the 20th century, the area of Wielkopolska in Western Poland was the home of one of the last regular steam operated railways in the world. Wolzytn is the center of activity here steam hauled passenger and freight trains roam the rails on rural lines that radiate from the picturesque village.  Join Machines of Iron as we take you line side for a ride past the villages and farms. Experience a ride in the cab of one of the magnificent Polish steam locomotives, and enjoy the disappearing experience of regular steam railroading with Poland adventure.         colour ~ hifi sound ~ narrated  

EU 9         STEAM ON THE FURKA MOUNTAIN RAILWAY (DVD)                    55 min             $42.00
Eisenbahn Kurier

In July 2000, after many years of reconstruction, the Furka-Bergstrecke between Realp (Uri, Switzerland) and Gletsch (Wallis, Switzerland) was reopened.  Finally you can climb up the beautiful Rhoneglacier by steam-traction.  In 1982, after opening of the Furka-base tunnel, the mountain line was condemned for demolition and nowadays is run under private management by friends of the railway.  They renovated numerous nostalgic carriages and Swiss steam locomotives which were over eighty years old, some brought back from Vietnam. From the clearing of snow in June to the shutdown in October, our camera accompanied the eventful running of this railway enterprise in a superb, picturesque and nearly untouched high-mountainous region.  Surrounded by alpine flowers the train climbs up to 11.8% at its steepest sections and travels over bold curved viaducts.  See also the folding bridge (dismantled for winter) over the "Steffenbach" and the 1847m long peak tunnel on Furkapass.  colour ~ hifi sound ~ narrated  

EU 10         DIE CENTOVALLIBAHN (DVD)                                                         40 min             $42.00
EK Verlag

We take an extraordinary journey along the breathtaking Locarno - Domossola route.  This direct link between the Gotthard and Simplonbahn, passes over 83 bridges and through 31 tunnels.  Two companies share operations on the Centovallibahn: the Swiss F.A.R.T. (Societa Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinese) and the Italian SSIF (Societa Subalpina Imprese Ferroviarie).  The ancient landscape is as fascinating as are the romantic villages in which time apparently stood still.  This is an incredible beautiful trip through the Southern Alps.  colour ~ hifi sound ~ narrated  

Swiss section information and equipment;

20km long, 1000mm, 1.4kv DC, 2 three-car articulated EMU's, 9 two-car articulated EMU's, 3 electric locos,

10 wagons.

Italian Section information and equipment;

32km long, 1000mm, 1.35kv DC, 11 EMU's, 11 coaches, 27 Wagons.

EU 11        COLOGNE's COLOURFUL TRAINS [DVD-R]                                              120 min           $50.00
Highball Productions
Join us under the superb glass arched roof of the main station in Cologne, Germany for intense passenger train action, with suburban services, intercity services and lots of ICE trains.  Next it’s off to the suburbs to see trains at speed, then we pay a visit to Cologne West for both diesel and electric hauled freight trains from a variety of carriers, and passenger trains heading to and from the city.  Colour ~ Narration ~ Sound

EU 12        AMSTERDAM's COLOURFUL TRAINS [DVD-R]                                       105 min           $50.00
Highball Productions

We start our look at the trains of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, at Central Station, where we see electric locomotive hauled trains and emu's, and a few freights. We take a brief look at Amsterdam's extensive tram network, then head for a public park to trains at work. Next, we're off to a couple of locations in Dordrecht for freight from the Port of Rotterdam to Germany and Belgium, both electric and diesel, then Lage Zwaludwe for more freight and passenger trains, including the Thalys high speed train to Paris, and Belgian freight and passenger trains.

EU 13        GOTTHARDBAHN (DVD)                                                                                135 min        $44.00

EK Verlag 

The famous Gotthard railway line is among the most important routes of Switzerland.  The current construction of the Gotthard base tunnel is the longest railway tunnel in the world.  The central section between Erstfeld and Biasca is a remarkable piece of mountain railway engineering.  With gradients up to 2.7%, dozens of bridges and spiralling tunnels it offers breathtaking views and fascinating railway operations including pushing engines.  Historical footage recalls the steam age and the legendary Ce 6/8II and Ae 8/14 locos.  Goods trains pulled by locos of SBB, BLS or TX-Logistic are shown along with DB 185s or Taurus.  The film shows the past, the present and the future of this unique railway line.

EU 14        SIMPLON / SEMPIONE (DVD)                                                                      85 min        $44.00

EK Verlag 

In 2006 the Simplon tunnel celebrates its 100th anniversary.  Measuring 19.8 km in length, the structure lies at the heart of the important cross-Alpine railway line between Lausanne/Spiez and Domodossola via Brig. 3 films have been compiled especially for the centenary.  The first is black & white and was produced in 1955.  This 16 minute film was commissioned by SBB for the 50th birthday of the line.  25 years later SBB and BLS commissioned a 21 minute colour film portraying the history and future of the line.  These 2 documentaries from the archives of SBB Historic are rounded off by a brand new production – a 46 minute account of the Simplon today by Raphael Suder.  Together, they provide a superb record of 100 years of railway history.  In the past, iconic trains like the Simplon-Orient-Express or the TEE used to cross the Alps on the Simplon route.  Today the sleek dual-system Cisalpino trains offer fast services between Switzerland and Italy.  The way goods trains are operated changed with the entry into the market of new providers.  In December 2007, the opening of the Lötschberg base tunnel will raise the importance of the Simplon even further.
See these interesting and varied railway operations on the Simplon, with fascinating helicopter shots showing the remarkable setting of the line in the beautiful Alpine panorama between Lake Geneva and Lago Maggiore.

This title has English narration.  In B&W and Colour

EU 15        VIENNA'S COLOURFUL TRAINS (DVD-R)                                                120 min        $48.00

Highball Productions

We visit the busy stations of Sud Bahnhof, West Bahnhof and Meidling, Austria’s busiest railway station.  We see long distance trains, with Austrian, German, Hungarian and Czech power, and both diesel and electric hauled local trains and several freights, with both OBB and private operator power.  Then we follow the main line to Saint Polten, visiting several local stations before spending time at St. Polten, where we see, in addition to the standard gauge activity, and several trains on the narrow gauge Mariazellerbahn.  Finally, we follow the main line south over Semmering Pass, ending at Semmering where we get a look into the control room. A busy railroad, with lots of action.  Features narration On/Off

AVAILABLE IN REGULAR [ EU 15 ] OR W I D E S C R E E N [ EU 15W ] FORMAT.
Please state when ordering if you require ‘WIDESCREEN’ format, otherwise regular format will automatically be sent.

EU 16        VISEU  DE  SUS - Steam  Logging  in  Romania [DVD-R]                                            120 min        $46.00

 Highball Productions

A real working logging railway, with steam in use on a daily basis.  The last steam logger in Europe,

possibly the world.  We rode working logging trains, or a railbus following the trains.  In addition to the trains and the people, in Romania's Water Valley in perfect fall weather, be chased by a train, see logging disconnects being loaded, the daily activity in Viseu, realigning track with a crowbar, and see a derailed loaded disconnect being re-railed, 3 ring circus doesn't begin to describe it!  Plus see a couple of diesels, and some of the bizarre truck/van hi-railers, including firey cold starts.  Health & Safety would have a fit, hard hats? safety goggles?  Features Narration On/Off

AVAILABLE IN REGULAR [ EU 16 ] OR W I D E S C R E E N [ EU 16W ] FORMAT.
Please state when ordering if you require ‘WIDESCREEN’ format, otherwise regular format will automatically be sent.

EU 17        Steam in the Harz (DVD-R)                                                                                                    90 min            $50.00

Highball Productions (DVD-R)

The Harz Mountains in Northern Germany, formerly East Germany, is home to the largest steam powered meter gauge system in Europe.  Chunky 2-10-2 tank engines are the mainstay of the three line system (Harzquerbahn, Brockenbahn and Selketalbahn) and power all service trains up the 3% 12 mile climb up to the Brocken. Charming 0-4-4-0 Mallet tanks and an 0-6-0 tank are used in regular service as well as enthusiasts specials, and a 2-6-2 tank is also available for enthusiasts specials.  See double headers, spectacular side by side departures and a variety of regular and special trains. Some awesome stack talk! Narration on/off feature.

AVAILABLE IN REGULAR [ EU 17 ] OR W I D E S C R E E N [ EU 17W ] FORMAT.
Please state when ordering if you require ‘WIDESCREEN’ format, otherwise regular format will automatically be sent.

EU 18W    Vienna’s Trams                                                                                                                                    60 min        $44.00
Highball Productions (DVD-R)

 I don't know if it is the bright sunny day, the beautiful city of Vienna or the trams themselves that makes the views around Vienna's ring road so delightful. We see a lot of trams in action. Conventional trams, new, slinky trams, historic trams and the interurban-like street railway. On the wide uncongested streets bendy trams are no problem and we get excellent views of all the trams. There is no commentary on this DVD.                 AVAILABLE IN WIDESCREEN ONLY

MMS 02D    THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE (2 Disc Set)                                                160 min       $66.00            

Mix Media

Technology and Practice

While steam locomotives have virtually disappeared from the European landscape they still exert a magic spell on us all, even those who never experienced them in actual service.  This DVD now makes it possible to enjoy them in their full sound and glory in a new way; a way you will like.  Steam technology is explained simply, the pictures tell the rest of the story.  This title comprises 2 DVDs and has English narration.  Includes fully detailed descriptions of all major cab components, plus the frame, boiler, tubes, smokebox etc etc.

This title was reviewed in Continental Modeller, July 2003.  It stated in part:

This double DVD set looks at the theory and practice of the steam locomotive.  The first disc concentrates on explaining the theory, and the second disc is mainly concerned with the practice, and shows a good variety of steam locos at work.  The opening screen of the first disk offers a choice of four options: the basics, the boiler, the engine, and the chassis.  The opening screen of the second disk has three choices: cab, driving, and epilogue. The Cab layout shows a typical back-head with all the controls: if the cursor is clicked on a feature, a label appears, double click on it, and you get a section of film explaining the working of that control, and the part of the machine it governs.  High quality computer graphics are combined with relevant video clips to explain the technology and show the appropriate parts of the machine, and the effect of using the controls.  Some sequences have clearly been recorded specifically to illustrate the points being made, while other images have been carefully edited from existing material.  The features covered are firebox, injectors, water gauges, blower, steam pressure gauge, reverser, regulator, whistle and bell, lubricator, generator, steam heating, and brake system.  The English version is clearly delivered and perfectly fluent.  In certain sections, there is some backing music.  For the running time alone, this program represents very good value.  Highly recommended.

'567' Comment: This title is ideal for the person wanting to know how everything works on a steam locomotive and its intended purpose.  A learning program which is very concise in its content. 

MMS 07D    MONT BLANC EXPRESS                                                                                78 min        $40.00

Mix Media

In contrast to the many programs covering Swiss railways, the western Alps have received only scant attention.

In his film Pascal Bejui introduces you to the Mont-Blanc region.  The plain, but simple title hides a rich diversity:

1. Tramway du Mont-Blanc - France's highest railway.

2. Mont-Blanc Express - the international metre gauge line.

3. The Montenvers Rack Railway - travel to the largest glacier in France.

4. The battle of the Diesel Rotary Snow-plow.

5. The Martigny – Châtelard Railway.

6. The little Trains of the Emosson Dam.

7. Preserved rolling stock of the Martigny - Châtelard.

Discover yourself that superlatives are not a trait reserved exclusively to Swiss metre gauge lines!

This title has ENGLISH narration and is in the ‘proper’ DVD format.  No region code.

MMS 08    SWITZERLAND                                                                                70 min        $44.00

Mix Media

This is truly a DVD for the ‘Armchair Traveller’, interspersed with some rail action.

This English narrated DVD will take you by rail to many of Switzerland’s most beautiful places; towns, villages, lakes and mountains.  To the Bernese Oberland, Brienz, Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and on the Jungfraubahn to the ‘summit of Europe’ with its magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.  From Luzern we will visit Pilatus and Rigi, and the monastery of Einsiedeln.  We pass through Geneva, Montreux, Gruyères, Fribourg and the horse spectacular of Saignelégier in the Jura.  In Wallis our journey takes us to the Lötschental, Sion and the Glacier Express to Zermatt, and on the Gornergrat to view the Matterhorn.  On the border of Wallis and Uri we cross the Furka pass to Hospental.  Here we take both car and historic coach over the Gotthard to Ticino where we visit the Verzasca valley via Bellinzona, Ascona and Lugano.  We also take a trip on the Centovallibahn.  In the largest canton of Switzerland, Graubünden, we visit Chur, Arosa, the Rheindal, St. Moritz, Pontresina and the famous monastery in Müstair.  In Schaffhausen the Rhine transforms into the largest waterfall of Europe while ‘hochnebel’ high altitude mist creates beautiful images in Säntis and Appenzell.  Images of both summer and winter will pass before you.  The DVD also contains some 10 minutes of extra material picturing Swiss Railways, the pleasures of winter sports and the beauties of golden Swiss autumns.

MMS 09W    JUNGFRAUBAHN 1                                                                              90 min        $32.00

Mix Media

Cab ride in Switzerland from: 

Jungfraujoch – Kleine Scheidegg (without tunnel)

Kleine Scheidegg – Grindelwald

Grindelwald – Interlaken Ost

TITLE HAS NO NARRATION ~ Available in W I D E S C R E E N ONLY.  See note below re W I D E S C R E E N

MMS 10W    JUNGFRAUBAHN 2                                                                              96 min        $32.00

Mix Media

Cab ride in Switzerland from: 

Jungfraujoch – Kleine Scheidegg (without tunnel)

Kleine Scheidegg – Lauterbrunnen

Lauterbrunnen – Zweilütschinen

Zweilütschinen – Interlaken Ost

TITLE HAS NO NARRATION ~ Available in W I D E S C R E E N ONLY  See note below re W I D E S C R E E N

mms 11    Furka-Bergstrecke                                                                    60 min                $44.00

Realp - Gletsch - Oberwald

The steam railway, ‘Furka-Bergstrecke’ connects the cantons of Uri and Wallis at the most beautiful part of the original ‘Glacier Express’ in the Swiss Central Alps.  Marvel at our forefathers' pioneering achievements in railway technology surrounded by magnificent mountain scenery.  We start from Realp station, 1420m above sea level).  First, the over 80 year old steam engine climbs the rack rail uphill along the rushing waters of the Furkareuss.  The first stop in Tiefenbach is used to fill up with water.  The train then crosses the Steinstafel viaduct.  Then follows a short stop at the highest station Furka (2160m above sea level).  After this, the train runs through the 1874m long summit tunnel towards the Valais.  At the Muttbach-Belvédère stop, the rake begins the descent on the rack track.  You experience an exceptional spectacle of nature and technology with the enchanting Rhone glacier, which soon comes into view between snow-covered mountain peaks.  The adventurous trip over the Furka pass brings you to Gletsch (1760m above sea level).  From here you head to Oberwald. 

See snow clearing operations at the start of Spring.  Visit the unique Steffenbach folding bridge.  Through chapter selection you can make a brief visit to the Workshops at Chur, Aarau & Goldau

All aboard for an unbelievable steam train experience.  Van den Burg Productions will donate all profit from the sale of this DVD to the Preservation Society.  English narration

You can check out all about this fascinating steam railway at www.furka-bergstrecke.ch

MMS 12    Dutch Railways – Nederlandse Spoorwegen                                                                57 min                $32.00

 A journey through the history of Dutch Railways to the end of the last century.
The Netherlands is not only the country of land reclaimed from the sea, mills, clogs and tulips, but also the country with one of Europe's busiest and advanced rail networks. This film surveys the country’s railways, Nederlandse Spoorwegen hardware old and new, and some delightful old ‘steam museums’.  The DVD also includes archive images. It gives a good impression of the equipment and infrastructure to the year 2000.  Has English subtitles.

MMS 13W    Malmbanan - Ofotbanen                                                                                                                                60 min                $44.00

The railway from Sweden’s Luleå northwest to Narvik in Norway runs mostly north of the Arctic Circle.  While iron ore trains are usually associated with ugly mining sites, these, Europe’s heaviest, roll through endless pine forest, past towns of heritage site merit, lonely stations, and through the virtually unspoilt scenery of the Abisko National Park and Norwegian Fjords.  Veteran Side-Rod electrics operating alongside the new IORE giants under a midsummer night sun on the northern horizon further complete a perfect blend for classic railway entertainment.  English narration. Dolby Digital Sound.  Available in W I D E S C R E E N ONLY

W I D E S C R E E N:

If you have a standard 4:3 TV your DVD player should output the titles in letterbox form (with a small area of black at top and bottom of picture). By using the ZOOM button on your remote control (found on most DVD players) it is possible to enlarge the picture to fit your television. 

If the picture is not in Letterbox when it starts, access Setup Menu via your Remote, select 4:3 LETTERBOX (in TV Aspect), press Play and then press ZOOM on Remote, this will give full screen picture.

PLEASE NOTE: As we have not been advised by our UK supplier regarding Zone specification of the above DVDs, it therefore must be assumed that the titles are Zone 2 (UK) and are not suitable for playing in a Zone 4 ONLY DVD Player.  All titles coded 'TV' are a either 'pressed' DVD or DVD-R and are ZONE FREE.  These will play on any DVD player, even if the player is coded for Zone 4.