Product Details

• Actors: Principal Melvin Bray Firefighter George
• Directors: Ph.D. M. Coleman Allen Gfroerer
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Start Smarter
• VHS Release Date: November 14, 2003
• Run Time: 40 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00011HIVC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,868 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

EdutainingKids.com

Specially designed to engage young-children’s minds, this video teaches children all about steam-trains. Lessons in train-safety are a large focus.

Product Description

"FIREFIGHTER GEORGE AND STEAM TRAINS" HAS BEEN NAMED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR CHILDHOOD RESOURCES AS A TOP 100 VACATION PRODUCTS WINNER 2004. Start Smarter, winner of the Top Ten Socially Responsible Toys, Dr. Toys 100 Best Children’s Products in 2003 and 2004 and Top Ten videos of the year 2004, again teams Firefighter George and Emmy Award winner Principal Melvin Bray in this fun, educational approach to steam trains. The pair takes an assortment of "junior engineers’ to the Tweetsie for a steam train ride. But before they get under way and after they reach their destination, crewmembers take the children and viewers inside the train and explain what the various levers in the cab do, the fireman’s responsibilities, the conductor’s job, and the inner workings of the steam engine itself. Brought down to a two- to eight-year-old child’s level of understanding, the explanations are, nonetheless, accurate and interesting. Woven throughout – and oft repeated – is a clear message of how to enjoy watching trains safely. This video is a wonderful next step for kids who’ve outgrown animated series, but whose interest in railroads is just beginning – Kathi Kube

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good, June 18, 2006

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Mr. Thomas Dowe (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Start Smarter Presents: "Firefighter George & Steam Trains with Train Safety!" (DVD)

My 2 year old can't get enough. No slam to hard hat harry, but man this series is better produced, more entertaining, and easier for adults to take.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Firefighter George & Steam Trains with Train Safety, February 24, 2004

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Pam Adams (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Start Smarter Presents "Firefighter George & Steam Trains with Train Safety!" [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Very captivating for children of all ages (i.e. adults). My children love to watch this video and have learned many valuable safety lessons that not only pertain to train safety but day-to-day traffic safety. This video is very engaging...children love to listen and learn from other children and Firefighter George is a dynamic and energetic character, which the children adore. We select videos for our children that not only entertain but offer an educational value. Steam Trains with Train Safety achieves both these goals. Thank you to The Gfroerer's for enriching the lives of our children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Firefighter George & Steam Trains With Train Safety, March 18, 2007

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A. Murphy "Murphy" (Bay Area, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Start Smarter Presents: "Firefighter George & Steam Trains with Train Safety!" (DVD)

My five-year old Grandson wore out his video tape and I bought him this DVD replacement. The Firefighter George series are wonderful and informative. Highly recommend.