Product Details

• Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 2
• Studio: Acorn Media
• VHS Release Date: November 11, 1998
• Run Time: 108 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 6304356552
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,824 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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From the Back Cover

Explore America's last great frontier on the Alaska Railroad in this unforgettable two-part journey of discovery. From the glacier bays of Seward to the soaring heights of Mt. McKinley and the historic gold mining region of Fairbanks, The Great Alaska Train Adventure weaves through Alaska's history, revealing a uniquely rugged beauty and frontier spirit rarely ever experienced in a rail adventure. Anchorage to Seward: Our Alaska adventure begins on the Anchorage to Seward run as we journey down the Kenai Peninsula along the breathtaking Turnagain Arm. Traveling through the Kenai Mountains we experience an incredible scenic route only accessible by rail before taking a thrilling aerial tour of the Kenai Fjords National Park. From Seward, we voyage out into Resurrection Bay where killer whales, otters and sea lions are a common sight and great blue glaciers groan and heave giant slabs of ice into the frigid waters. Anchorage to Fairbanks: Our second journey begins in the lively and modern city of Anchorage. As we head north, civilization quickly gives way to dense forests, rushing streams and mountain vistas. Our first stop is Talkeetna, an essential part of the "Alaska experience" that acts as the gateway for mountain climbers ready to conquer the forbidding precipices of North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley. From this point we'll explore the incomparable Denali National Park then make our way north to Fairbanks to learn about gold mining from a family of Alaska pioneers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sceninc Train Ride, May 26, 2003

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This review is from: Great Alaska Train Adventure [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This 2-tape set features "Anchorage to Seward" and "Anchorage to Fairbanks." It is often shown on PBS stations, but the ordering information at the end of the program is incorrect -- it is no longer available through Acorn Media.
This is an excellent tour of Alaska's interior, showing history, current life, and how important the railroad still is. An aerial visit to Kenai Fjords National Park, and a memorable visit to Denali National Park are depicted. Brief bios of each conductor on the train are included, one being the youngest conductor ever chosen at the time the video was made, another serving the railroad for 30+ years, as well as being an excellent photographer.
Each time I watch these videos, I'd like to take the train ride!