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WPLives 7th Jul 2021		DVD Southern Pacific Film Archives - Pentrex (2003)	Review D. at LLRC Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2019 For the knowledge that these DVDs have, it's exciting to see steam engines working. I purchased these DVDs for the history of Southern Pacific in modeling my HO SP trains. I found out that Cab Forward steam locomotives pulled passenger trains over the "HILL." I hope to model these at my model railroad club. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
WPLives 6th Apr 2021		DVD Silver Thread Through The West The California Zephyr - RK Publishing	Review Relive the enchantment of the Silver Lady Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2009 This is a professionally produced, fair-minded, and vividly photographed recollection of what many believe to be America's greatest passenger train, the California Zephyr (CZ), which operated between Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA from 1949 until 1969. A product of postwar collaboration among three railroads (the Burlington, Rio Grande, and Western Pacific), the CZ featured what many aficionados consider to be the most beautiful passenger railroad equipment ever built, gleaming in its stainless steel exterior and incomparably luxurious inside. The CZ's standard equipment included five dome cars, which enabled passengers to see the beautiful scenery (and the train itself, snaking ahead and trailing behind). Railfans will savor the brief, but rewarding shots of CZ consists and locomotives that aren't available in other videos, but this is a video that can be enjoyed by anyone -- it includes touching interviews with former Zephyrettes, a CZ diner steward, and the CEO of the WP, who was quite obviously still dealing with guilt for his role in putting the Silver Lady to death. To its credit, the film doesn't wallow in nostalgia -- it just tells the story, and does so even-handedly, without strident posturing or pointing fingers of blame. If you're in love with trains and would like to give a DVD to family and friends to explain why, this is it. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
WPLives 5th Apr 2021		DVD Ellery Queen Mysteriesn - NBC Universal (2010)	Review Storyline The third television adaptation of the adventures of super sleuth Ellery Queen, this time set during the 1940s. Queen (Jim Hutton) was a mystery writer who assisted his father, Inspector Richard Queen (David Wayne), who was with the New York Police Department, in solving murders. Sergeant Thomas Velie (Tom Reese) was Inspector Queen's assistant and Simon Brimmer (John Hillerman), a rival detective. Queen's methods were arcane and intellectual rather than action oriented, and he always astounded his father by arriving at a correct solution by purely deductive reasoning. In this version, just before he revealed his solution to the crime, Queen always turned to the camera and asked the television audience if they had figured out the identity of the killer yet, they had all the clues, because he was about to reveal the correct killer as we met the entire slew of suspects in one room for the ending. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
WPLives 5th Apr 2021		DVD Electric Rails Around The Bay - Charles Smiley Presents (2003)	Review Editorial Reviews Three electric lines in one video: The Sacramento Northern, SP Red Trains and the Peninsular Railway. See SP ferry boats on the San Francisco Bay and the SN's ferryboat that linked the south-end to the north-end - carrying entire trains, both passenger and freight, from Chips to Mallard. You'll also see Sacramento Northern freight trains and the interchange with the electric Oakland terminal line at 40th & Shafter yard. The scenes in Oakland, Berkeley and the Oakland Hills plus Sacramento Northern lines out to Contra Costa County are the essential Eastbay of a by-gone era. Follow several freights through the Oaklnad Hills, Montclair, the long tunnel and through Redwood Canyon to Moraga. From there we run out to Walnut Creek, Concord and the "subway" crossing under Santa Fe and SP tracks. This 1910 to 1957 history is a favorite of railfans and rail historians. The reviews are in and the press loves this DVD. Railfan & Railroad says, "The 16mm film used in this program was shot by almost 20 photographers and ranges from very good to excellent. This is another excellent and highly educational program from this producer." And Model Railroad News had this to say, "He takes old 8 and 16mm film and spins it into gold... If you're not already a traction fan, this video may push you over the edge!" ✔︎ Helpful Review?
WPLives 5th Apr 2021		DVD Box Set Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert - Time-Life (2019)	Review Editorial Reviews Each year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors rock music's greats during a prestigious black-tie ceremony. These induction ceremonies featuring the biggest names in classic rock from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s have become nearly as epic as the artists they celebrate. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert brings together the very best performances from 30 years of induction ceremonies. You'll see poignant reunions, one-of-a-kind collaborations, moving and often hilarious induction speeches, and so many unforgettable performances. ✔︎ Helpful Review?