Customer Reviews

Locomotion - The Amazing World of Trains [VHS]

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a very good movie for the person who wants to know about the development of trains. This is not for the young child, it is very good for information for reports for school and as a teaching aid for geography or history lessons.
a good well made movie for the older person

As a 'Live Steam' addict, found this to include a number of International historical viewpoints that added to my appreciation of Steam Locomotion and its role in world history.
The second episode - on the strong British Isles contribution to this advance in technology was important, my perspective had been shaped by the American Steam experience.
If you are into Steam and the Industrial Revolution - this is a 'must have' in your collection to share with your friends; or just to gain a more Global insight into this 150 years of History.

I was expecting a history in the technological development of railroads; instead, the series focused primarily on the social implications and economic impact brought about by the railroads.

The title should have given away that this was not specifically about trains despite the beautiful picture of the locomotive on the cover. It is more about locomotion than locomotives. Interesting historical piece but not what train fanciers would prefer to watch.

For those of you wanting to see a fairly well done piece on the steam engine this is an excellent source. It is broken down into four, concise groups that address different stages of the development, use and evolution of steam power and its' use in motive transportation of goods and people. Were it not for this development the world's economy would not have experienced the dramatic growth witnessed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and actually into todays' economy as well. Freight trains can carry astronomical amounts of weight, goods and people at a fraction of the cost in dollars per mile as compared to other modes of transportation. The differences being time in transit, points of termination and convenience.
This is also just good viewing of steam locomotives too for entertainment.
All Railfans will enjoy this video and learn at the same time.

Bought it for my elementary grade grandson who is crazy about trains. He loves it!!!!!!!

The Prof.

Up to the usual great standards of The History Channel. Jack Perkins' narration is great. Good learning tools. My kids enjed it.

If you have just became a train addict, or know someone who is, then this is the book to have in your collection. Great pictures and lots of information to satisfy the kid in you (or whoever enjoys this). Would make a great gift for that train fanatic in your life (Which is why I bought this for my significant other).