Product Details

• Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Madacy (Music Distributor)
• DVD Release Date: January 11, 2011
• Run Time: 627 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000CCZR7W
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,042 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

For over a century, the sight of a legendary steam locomotive barreling across the countryside at top speed, blasting a column of thick smoke into the horizon was something to behold. Now you can ride through the history of steam trains, from the classic days of the 1920s to the twilight of the 1970s, in this fast-paced five-disc collection. For an action-filled, full color experience, this lavish production takes you on the ride of a lifetime aboard some of America’s legendary steamers. Get set for the ultimate railway experience as we ride through never before-seen footage from steam’s heyday in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s and behold legendary steam trains as they make their way across America, from the steam shortlines of the South, to the Colorado narrow gauge through the Rio Grande and north to the trains of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Marvel at logging steamers as they make their way through winter blizzards and the breathtaking colors of spring and fall and witness the steam era wind down in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Shot by some of the best videographers and steam train enthusiasts in the U.S., this beautifully photographed DVD collection is a must for all rail fans and one trip you won’t soon forget!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good but..., March 13, 2006

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S. Vasquez "sandidv" (Norwalk, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Railway Journeys: The Vanishing Age of Steam (DVD)

As I reconsider the reasonable price and great packaging, maybe I should rank this item higher - maybe 4.5? (but cant figure to how to change the star rating) Bought this 5 disc set for my toddler who is steam train crazed right now because I was tired of watching the one Railway Journeys show we had on Tivo over and over and over and over and over...

A few of the videos in this collection do look like they are the old VHS versions in quality (I was looking for the tracking option on my DVD remote for a minute!!!) but if you are a railfan or have a child who is nuts for trains like mine is right now, there IS a TON of wonderful chugging, puffing, billowing steam and smoke footage in this collection. And if you can get past the poor sound quality on parts of most of the discs you might even be able to hear what the narrator is saying a good part of the time and you'll be able to learn some historical steam train info too!

I would rate this collection higher for its overall content and reasonable price but the sound quality and some of the scratchy old video make me want to lower my rating. NOTE: MY child does not care one bit about any of the stuff I am finding fault with. This collection is by far his FAVORITE group of dvds to watch! Our many Wiggles and even (gasp!) Thomas the Tank Engine dvds are now gathering dust!!

DOH! and forgot to tell you about the great metal case the set comes in, and the enclosed booklet with images and info from the dvds! My child likes the metal box with the raised image of the Steam Train on it almost as much as he likes watching the dvds. I'm sure the box will eventually be a home for some of his toy cars or trains. And he asks for the "book" to take in the car to "read" on the way to daycare in the mornings!

Overall I am happy with this Amazon purchase - and free shipping was an added bonus that helped keep it reasonably priced.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy the "AGE OF STEAM" once again!! 10 hours of OUTSTANDING footage!!! (explained), December 1, 2008

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forrie lowell - See all my reviews

This review is from: Railway Journeys: The Vanishing Age of Steam (DVD)

This 5 DVD disc collection covers completely the age of Steam. Rare footage of these grand iron horses before their demise to Diesel in the early 1950's. Thank goodness we still have the TOURIST STEAM RAILROADS around America!!

Sit back and enjoy these magnificent iron beasts pulling their heavy loads, puffing heavily as they move through the beautiful panoramic landscapes. This is definitely a collectors set!!!

Bottomline: Disc 1 covers Cass and Mower Lines and Canadian Steam. Bonus included, The Best of Steam the 1950's. Disc 2 covers Classic Steam the 1920's - 1960's. Bonus included, The California Zephyr. Disc 3 covers Steam of the 50's (throughout North America) and Steam Shortlines of the South. Bonus included, Wabash R.R. Disc 4. covers Colorado Steam and Colorado Narrow Gage. Bonus included, Santa Fe Odyssey Part 1 And finally Disc 5 covers Twilight of Steam and Steam Giants Across America. Bonus included Santa Fe Odyssey Part 2. Plus, a 20 page booklet covering the entire history of the steam engine a great supplement document to have.

This is a very enjoyable Collection seeing and hearing these mammoth steam engines powerfully cruising the rails with their wailing whistles sounding their approaches and departures. Buy it!! A great addition to your DVD library!! Enjoy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Vanishing Age of Steam, January 18, 2009

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Shailesh B. Karkhanis "book collector" (Mumbai, India) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Railway Journeys: The Vanishing Age of Steam (DVD)

As an avid fan of Steam locomotives i was thrilled to watch the videos capturing all well known Steam locomotives including the Biggest and most powerful the Union Pacific "Big Boy"
The Videos proceed with description narrated in the background and the original sound. There is enough time for one to hear he "Chug, Puff" of these steam giants, not to forget the Whistle!!!!

My son who is an infant simply loves these videos.

The 5th DVD covers a nice video on the Diesel Giants - Santa Fe.

A must buy for all steam Fans.