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Customer Feedback:
3751
CANYON RAILS
"Canyon
Rails Steam Celebration is tremendous."
"A
superior version of the steam excursion. No
comparison at all to (another company)'s video."
"You covered the highlights of every
aspect of the convention and came up with
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friends."
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"A
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Santa Fe steam locomotive #3751 is captured in this fascinating documentary of its first mainline trip in over 50-years!
Golden Rail Video
in
collaboration with the
National
Railroad Historical Society
Grand Canyon Chapter
and
The
San Bernadino Railroad Historical Society
is pleased to present
3751 CANYON RAILS
The official video of the
Santa Fe Railway's steam locomotive
#3751
in a
Steam
Celebration at the Grand Canyon National Park.
Starting in the late 1920's, The Sante Fe Railway's new steam engine
#3751 (and her sister engines)
traveled between Los Angeles and all points over the
Southwest.
They were seen daily up through the mid 1950's.
After half a century, 3751 returned to retrace the journey for which
she
was designed...mainline passenger service. This was the first and (as yet) only
modern
trip where 3751 could
show off the glory of her days with the historic Santa Fe Railway.
Click here to order the history-rich DVD featuring Santa Fe Railway's #3751 in action.
Please
note: This dvd is double-sided.
(A story so big,
it just wouldn't fit on one
side! To see lots of pictures taken right from the screen, just read
on.)
This DVD is
really two complete shows in one package.
Each of the 2 shows takes up a whole side of the double-sided DVD.
The "first show" on the CANYON RAILS dvd is sub-titled:
THE
JOURNEY of 3751
All
the pictures on this page are screen-shots taken right from the film.
THE
JOURNEYof 3751 introduces you to this mighty Santa Fe
steam engine.
#3751
is one of Santa Fe's large Northern-type locomotives...big, powerful,
technically advanced, and very fast. It still seems almost
like a rocketship ...mounted on very big
wheels.
As we travel on our journey,
you'll learn a bit about 3751's history. We'll uncover the
amazing story of how this 1927 steam locomotive was restored to function
perfectly on a modern railroad system.
All along the journey, there are breath-taking scenes as this special
train travels the
rails between Los Angeles and Williams, Arizona (the gateway to the Grand Canyon
National Park). This is some of the same track she ran on during her hey day.
We
are privledged to hear crew insights about the steam engine. And are treated
to a tour of 3751's remarkable cab.
We also discover something just as
fascinating as the steam locomotive. Behind 3751 are 13 historic passenger cars from
the Golden
Age of Rail Travel. These privately owned cars are nicknamed "private
varnish" by rail fans. The proud owners of these restored cars
share
insights about
each one.
These
vintage cars traveled from all over the country to be a part of this train.
The Private Varnish Tour
within THE JOURNEY of 3751 (as side one is called)
is pratically a show in and of itself. (See testimonials on the right.) Viewers get a
real appreciation for the rolling museum that
was this unique train.
THE JOURNEY OF 3751 ends with the train's arrival in
Williams, Arizona. In the final shot we are treated to a steam whistle
salute by two of the steam engines
of The Grand Canyon Railway. What a greeting!
THE JOURNEY OF 3751 really is a whole night's viewing right
there.
And that's just Side One of the DVD.
The next night you will be ready to enjoy Side Two!
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(Side Two)
THE
STEAM CONVENTION
During
the time
#3751 was in Arizona, the Grand Canyon Railway had 2 of its own steam
engines all fired up and ready to roll. The result was a millionaire's
booty worth of big steam action!
Grand
Canyon Railway's engine #18 "meets" 3751 in a yard scene that once was
as common as a sunrise.
The spectacle of
2 steam engines double-heading on their journey to the South Rim of the
Grand Canyon is not to be missed. Included in the production
are
many scenic trackside runbys along The Grand Canyon Line...a line built
over 100 years ago by the Santa Fe Railway.
The
fireman's
view from the cab of #4960 looking back on #3751 as we wind our way up to
the Grand Canyon. Our cab ride is another highlight of the
film...unbelievably rare scenes from the last century in 5.1 Dolby
Surround Sound.
#4960
has just
completed her task as a "helper engine." #3751 runs around her to pull
the entire train the last mile into the Grand Canyon station.
...just as she and her Santa Fe sister engines did so many times in the
past.
For
the first time in almost 60-years 3 steam engines "pose" in front of
the Grand Canyon station What an
amazing historic moment for kids, rail fans, historians, and anyone who
likes trains.
On
board the train, the #3751 crew was
honored by the presence of George and Phil. These two
"grandfathers
of steam" are retired Santa Fe engineers who actually ran 3751 back in
the days of the Santa Fe Railway.
Throughout the film they offer authoritive insights and stories about
steam railroading ...and especially
#3751.
NOTE: Following the film, there is a special BONUS SEQUENCE on
the dvd called Railroad
Stories. In
it George and Phil regail us with a few tall tales from their
days as
steam engineer and fireman for the Santa Fe
Railway. (These fellas have
been friends for a long, long time.)
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A
true highlight of the Santa Fe #3751
STEAM CELEBRATION dvd are the riveting scenes when all
three engines are coupled onto one train...the amazing spectacule of a
steam triple-header.
On the final day as 3751 completes a 2-day dash back to her home-base
in Los Angeles, we are treated to another surprise.
In
Barstow, CA,
#3751 has it's water tender filled by an authentic steam powered fire
truck. While
the tender is filled, we learn about this quaint piece of equipment
when we chat with the "Captain of the fire team".
Assisting
everyone at the old Barstow station is a "Harvey Girl" and her faithful
companion, the fire house dog.
All this makes for great viewing. There's history and action
aplenty to satisfy the young and old.
But, wait....there's more?
Yes!
ADDITIONAL
BONUS SCENES:
Engine
#18 (seen
above) was apart of this major steam event. However, since
that
time it has moved on and is no longer a part of the Grand Canyon
Railway. (Don't worry. It is now a part of
another historic railroad operation in Colorado.)
Included on the
DVD is a comparative tour of the cab of #18 where we learn all about
this
type of medium-sized steamer known as a Consolidation. Some
added
fun for all.
With Much Appreciation
This
show could have never been produced without the incredible dedication
of the San Bernadino Historical Society (owners of 3751) and the 3751
steam crew. One look above gives you a clear picture of how
hard
they had been working. Much gratitude is also expressed to The Grand
Canyon Chapter
of the NRHS (National Railroad Historical Society), The Grand Canyon
Railway, AMTRAK, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
A message from the producer:
I
hope that you all enjoy this expanded video adventure
of CANYON RAILS
featuring Santa Fe #3751.
Producing it was indeed an honor and a pleasure.
Rob
Simpson
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you would enjoy this show, please consider:
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