Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Counter Top Video
• VHS Release Date: October 3, 1994
• Run Time: 201 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303283780
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,375 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Actor

This was one of the most demanding and rewarding projects that we have ever worked on. If one merely flies over the United States, he does not get a true appreciation of what a huge country it is, or how diverse the scenery truly is.

Come along with us on this epic video and experience America from "see" level!

About the Actor

This was a joint production of veteren video producers Les Jarrett and Greg Scholl. Each has brought years of experience shooting rail and travel subjects to this project,all to the benefit of the viewers who buy this wonderful program.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic scenery of our country, November 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: America By Rail:Heartland [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A coast-to-coast trip from Washington, DC to San Francisco aboard Amtrak's Capitol Limited and California Zephyr. See our nation's capitol, lush Ohio Amish Farmlands, the Great Plains, the Rockies and Sierras, before skirting along side San Pablo Bay and on into Oakland and San Francisco.

Along the way visit the following steam and diesel tourist railroads: Strasburg Railroad, Potomac Eagle, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Ohio Central, Boone & Scenic Valley, Omaha Zoo Railroad, Durango & Silverton, Heber valley, Virginia & Truckee, Napa Valley Wine Train, Roaring Camp & Big Trees, and Santa Cruz Trees & Pacific.

States covered include Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California.

This superbly photographed. award-winning epic runs 2 hours. Winner:Videography Awards VHS Color Stereo Sound

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent: Side Excursions, Beautiful Scenery, Great Music, November 13, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: America By Rail (DVD)

I first watched America By Rail several years ago after running into a newspaper ad for it. It was better than I had expected: The scenery was absolutely stunning, the music by Michael Lynch was superb and very appropriate for the changing scenery, the narration was minimal but very well done, and there were many side excursions to older, historic railroads all across the US.

America By Rail starts in Washington, DC, our nation's capitol, and journeys through the "Heartland" of our country, through Chicago and Utah, until we reach San Francisco, CA. There are shots from inside the train, outside the train, from high above...I thought this was marvelously done. The creators Greg Scholl and Les Jarett certainly did a commendable job, and I, being a nature lover, was very impressed with the wonderful photography.

Well worth the price.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Sampler, February 24, 2000

By 

Mr M R Thornhill (Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: America By Rail (DVD)

We may be zone 4 for DVD and PAL television (not NTSC) but we have our methods of beating the system.

Found this to be a great introduction to Amtrak services with great views of the US countryside and informative commentary. Particularly liked the fact that where the scenery or train dominated the screen the narration stopped. Very rare in this type of program.

The side excursions on preserved lines were interesting and whetted the appetite to try them myself.

Having always intended to tour the US and Canada by rail I can only say keep lobbying your government to keep Amtrak funded - its an asset worth keeping.

Also purchased 'Travel the World by Train - North America' (don't bother) and The Great Trans-American Ride (not bad).