Customer Reviews

Denver & The Rio Grande [VHS]

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Pop your popcorn and settle in for a 1950's-style Matinee Western that from an acting point of view is just barely a B-movie, but railroad enthusiasts will watch this VHS over and over again.

The true stars of this flick are the old Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge from Durango to Silverton, and the Colorado scenery. Rio Grande enthusiasts will also be totally intrigued by the rare opening footage of Rio Grande ALCO PA's in silver paint for CZ duty, and many FT and F3 covered wagons still in black paint fresh from the EMD factory erecting floors. There is even a short cab ride through Glenwood Canyon, and an interesting long shot at Dotsero.

Engines 268 and 315 are in bumble bee makeup, and while the story line is both campy and corny, the many action shots of these fine machines are truly outstanding. There are also great shots around the yards in both Durango and Silverton, as well at Hermosa bridge.

If you love the Rio Grande, and the Colorado mountains it ran through, you will love this movie! I would give it 5 thumbs up, if I had that many.

CHT in Virginia

On the VHS they recorded it super long play using a small amount of tape. This ruined the beautiful Technicolor. Still worth buying for the price, or cheaper, unless they redo it another way. Sound was not ruined. Picture clear enough to watch, but the details, such as leaves blowing in the wind, and the overall brillance of technicolor do not show through like they should.

it is dynamite enhanced as every car explodes in a fire ball just after the locomotives touch. It's neat but not believable. The story line overall is fair to fairly good. If you're a rail fan or like dramatized history, this is a good show. There's great footage at the beginning of vintage diesels and passenger trains running through the mountains. END

This film is about the rivalry between two railroads to build a route through the Rocky Mountains. Lots of action, some comedy, a little romance, wonderful scenery, and a spectacular crash between two locomotives make this an enjoyable film to watch.

On the VHS they recorded it super long play using a small amount of tape. This ruined the beautiful Technicolor. Still worth buying for the price, or cheaper, unless they redo it another way. Sound was not ruined. Picture clear enough to watch, but the details, such as leaves blowing in the wind, and the overall brillance of technicolor do not show through like they should.

A very bad B movie unless you are a railroad enthusiast (which I am) , or a ten year old boy ( there is no kissing). Ends with a lesson in not taking the law into your own hands.