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Our railroad-travel videos bring the world into your home, in glorious color,
with narration and often music. Experience the beauty and grandeur
of the world's greatest cities and countries and learn about
their people, culture, and history. Entertaining and educational.
Perfect for travelers and would-be travelers of all ages. Enjoy your trip.

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Southern Germany and Black Forest RR 2006
English language, ca. 55 min. - We visit a number of picturesque places such as Wuerzburg, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber, Augsburg, Freiburg and Konstanz. Typical is Fuessen with its baroque church and Munich with its beer gardens and the famous Marienplatz.

Steam Adventure in Ecuador RR 20091
English language, ca. 70 min. - Hang on to your seat for dear life as age-old Baldwin Moguls (2-6-0) ricochet, huffing and puffing under full steam, along zigzag tracks, teetering right on the edge of breath-taking, up to 9000 feet high, steep ravines. These Baldwin steam locomotives date from 1900 the 1958 and are still performing well on the meter gauge mainline which, in section, originates from the Nineteentwenties.

Steam in India RR 20086
English language, ca. 70 min. - Every day about 15 million Indians depend on trains for transportation, leaving the camel as second-place competitor in the dust. With holy monkeys on the tracks and non-paying passengers on top of the trains, timetables are an enigma in India. Today there are still several different track sizes and more than 4,000 steam locomotives on over 37,000 miles of tracks.

Steam in Viet Nam RR 20090
ca. 55 min. - To this date, foreigners are not allowed to ride on trains in Vietnam; filmed under a special government permit this superb video takes you on an exciting 1000 mile trip from Hanoi to Saigon, the longest continuous narrow gauge mainline in the world and, quite possibly, the world's least maintained one, too. The 2-8-2, the 2-6-2 T (and on occasion a diesel engine) accompany us through beautiful scenery ranging from the hustle and bustle of colorful cities and villages to majestic coastal mountain ranges. Visiting today's Hanoi and Saigon adds a fascinating and special flavor to this.

Swiss Bernina Express PK 20084
ca. 50 min. - Starting at St. Moritz, Switzerland, the Bernina Express is a unique railroad. Without the use of cogwheels it climbs up into chilly alpine terrain and then descends into the splendor of sunny Italy; all along this unforgettable route. Mother Nature provides exceptionally beautiful contrasts in scenery.

Steam Locomotives of the Swiss "Rhaetia" RR 20085
ca. 45 min. - Over sixty years after the last of their kind disappeared, the unmistakable sound of laboring steam locomotives echoed through the picturesque valleys of the Swiss Grisons in honor of a historic event: The Rhaetia Railroad's 100th birthday. The original 100 year old 1-C wet-steam locomotive "Rhaetia" and its two 83 year old 1-D hot-steam sisters "107" and "108" had been edged out by the age of electricity and spent years in museums and storage.

Steam Splendor in Saxony RR 20115
English language, ca. 60 min. - Here are seven steam beauties, lovingly maintained by the German Reichsbahn and operated in regular service in a special week-long festival. Dresden's magnificent, arching train shed is our point of departure for the Pacific 03-001. Our journey will take us along the countryside through Saxony to Bautzen and Goerlitz, plus branch lines around Luben. These shiny locos, resplendent in jet black and crimson, comprise six different wheel configurations of six, eight, and ten driving wheels. Several are tank engines with the tender attached which German railway engineers used frequently in their varied service requirements.

Switzerland by Train
English language, ca. 30 min. - A guide to the Swiss travel system. The Swiss travel system can easily take you from snow-covered peaks to subtropical palm groves, from pastoral lake shores to modern cities, on scenic excursions through Switzerland. Produced in fife segments: The Swiss Travel System - This is Switzerland - Special trips and sightseeing - How to use the system - Summary.
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Swiss Glacier Revisited TR 20093
ca. 60 min. - Ccome along and join us for a 185 mile autumn journey that will dazzle you with breathtaking views of Switzerland's world famous mountainous landscapes. The cameras are set up along the main line and in the cab, as the Glacier Express winds its way from St. Moritz to Zermatt, which is truly one of the most beautiful rail routes in Switzerland, if not in the whole world. Extensive sight-seeing along the route and a visit to the "Glacier Express Restaurant", highly regarded even by hard-to-please gourmets, are just some of the many nice extras this beautiful video offers..

Swiss Rail: The Albula Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - One of Switzerland's most spectacular rail journeys can be found on the Rhaetian Railway's famous Albula Line between Chur and St. Morita. Traveling behind one of the historic "Crocodile" locomotives, this excursion takes us through breathtaking mountain scenery and incredible autumn landscapes. #AM 163 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Davos Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - The unmatched beauty of Switzerland's mountain railways is celebrated in this journey from Landquart to Filisur on the Rhaetian Railway's Davos Line. We visit the exclusive resorts of Klosters and Davos and travel through the beautiful Landquart and Landwasser river valleys, pausing en route to enjoy the conclusion of the centenary celebration of the Rhaetian steam locomotive's inaugural run. #AM 171 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The MOB Railway AM 8018
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey on the Montreux to Zweisimmen line takes us through some of Switzerland's most majestic lake and mountain scenery and provides an opportunity to visit the famous resorts of Montreux and Gstaad. We enjoy a nostalgic steam rice at the Blonay-Chamby railway preservation museum and pause to watch a traditional cheese maker at work.

Swiss Rail: The Arosa Line AM 198
English language, ca. 50 min. - A summertime journey along the Rhaetian Railway's Arosa Line is the perfect way to experience the unrivalled beauty of the Swiss mountain railway system. Traveling between Chur and Arosa takes us through the unusual landscape of the Schanfigg valley, passing traditional wooden chalets and beautiful wild flowers. The high altitude rail line negotiates spectacular turns, tunnels, and river passage ways, arriving at the exclusive high-mountain resort of Arosa, the final destination in this captivating journey.

Swiss Rail: The Bruening Line, Part 1 AM 228
English language, ca. 50 min. - The first part of the journey on the SSB's sole narrow-gauge railway begins in the famous resort of Interlaken. From there, we travel along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Brienz to the charming village of Meiringen. The journey stops for several interesting diversions, which include a close-up look at the lake steamers, a visit to local woodcarvers, a ride on the Brienz-Rothorn Steam cog railway and a tour of the fascinating collection of old houses at Ballenberg. #AM 201 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Bruening Line, Part 2
English language, ca. 50 min. - The splendor of lakeland Switzerland provides the setting for the second part of our journey on the SSB-Bruenig Line's narrow-gauge railway. The journey starts again in Meiringen, using a cog system to make the climb over the Bruenig pass. The descent through the magnificent countryside asses sparkling lakes and provides a visit to the canton of Sarnen and its baroque open-air parliament. A tour of Lucerne's old quarter and the railway section of the Swiss National Transport Museum make a perfect ending for this journey. #AM 8021 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Emmental Railways
English language, ca. 50 min. - The mountains of the Swiss Jura are the starting point for a rail adventure that passes through the heartland of the lush Emmental region and on to the glorious scenery of the Bernese Oberland. Some of the delightful diversions along the way include the scenic chairlift at Weissenstein, the historic town of Solothurn, a tour of Burgdorf's medieval castle and museum of music, and a close-up look at one of the EBT's surviving steam locomotives. 

Swiss Rail: The Appenzell Railway
English language, ca. 50 min. - The railway company of Canton Appenzell runs its narrowline through some of the most beautiful countryside in the land. The journey begins at Gossau and passes through fertile woodlands, stopping at the historic towns of Herisau and Appenzell. Farther on, we take the branch line to Wasserauen and a trip up the majestic Santis mountain. At Gais, a cog railway takes us over the mountain ridge and into the Rhine valley. Journey's end is at the ancient city of St. Gallen, once one of Europe's major monastic centers. #AM 236 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Bodensee-Toggenburg
English language, ca. 50 min. - The Bodensee-Toggenburg Railway runs through northeastern Switzerland's lush countryside from the mountains of the Toggenburg region to the sparkling blue waters of the Bodensee, also known as Lake Constance. Beginning on the shores of Lake Zurich, we pass through mountains and valleys before arriving at the historic village of Lichtensteig. Later we join a wedding party on a restored steam traing. The line continues through spectacular countryside with a visit to Switzerland's highest railway viaduct, before journey's end at the port of Romanshorn on the lovely shores of the Bodensee. #AM 244 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: Gotthard Line, (North) Part 1
English language, ca. 50 min. - Zuerich is the starting point of this captivating journey through the center of Switzerland. After a run beside Lakes Zuerich, Zug and Lucerne, we break the journey to look around the old town of Zug, and to visit the Victorinox factory in Schwyz, where the famous Swiss Army Knives are made. The history of the Gotthard line and its locomotives takes us to the depot at Erstfeld, now home to one of the surviving "Crocodiles." After Erstfeld the line begins to climb steeply, twisting and turning around the village of Wassen, whose church is a famous vantage point for railway enthusiasts. We end our journey at Goeschenen, where we leave the train to look at the Gotthard Pass road and follow the old horse-drawn postcoach to the summit. #AM 317 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: Gotthard Line, (South) Part 2
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey begins at the southernmost tip of Switzerland passing by the blue waters of Lake Lugano. Along the way we stop to visit some of the many attractions of the region, including the Monte Generoso rack railway and the Swiss miniature model village. We admire some impressive historic castles in the city of Bellinzona and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery. The climb to the summit includes two sets of fascinating spiral tunnels, marvels of railroad engineering. Other treats include a ride on an E3/3 ex-Gotthard steam locomotive at Mendrisio. We round off this compelling journey on the Gotthard Line with a look at the Gotthard tunnel excavation at Airolo. #AM 325 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: BLS Loetschberg Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey on the Bern-Loetschberg-Simplon (BLS) line begins at the important town of Brig, near the Italian border. Immediately, we climb up he steep side of the Rhone valley towards the Alpine divide at Goppenstein. After the impressive summit tunnel, we descend into the lush Kander valley, stopping to visit a traditional wooden box maker. At Spiez, on the shore of sparkling Lake Thun, we break our journey for a visit to the local castle. A side trip to the popular resort town of Interlaken introduces us to the history of the Loetschberg line, leading us back to a stop at the BLS depot at Spiez. The rail jouney ends at the historic town of Thun, where we board a lovingly-restored BLS paddle steamer for an excursion down the lake. #AM 333 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Bernina Express
English language, ca. 52 min. - The Bernina Express runs from the breathtaking Engadine Valley with its string of glacial lakes, through the awesome peaks of the Swiss Alps, to the lush, vineyard-covered slopes of Italy. Enjoy the thrills of horse racing on ice at the fashionable resort of St. Moritz. Journey through the deep January snow as the Rhaetian Railway climbs to its summit in the Alps. Pause at Poschiavo, the region's principal settlement, to take in the elegant homes and peaceful squares. Filled with breathtaking views of Switzerland's changing seasons and Italy's enticing countryside, this program promises an impressive guide to the region's popular travel destinations. #AM 701 - Sold out

Swiss Rail: The Engadine Line 
English language, Ca 51 min. - From the world-famous St. Moritz to the spa town of Scuol, this train journey rolls through the Engadine Valley, highlighting many of the area's lesser-known attractions. Witness the sport of skijoring, a combination of horse racing and skiing, which takes place every year at the luxurious resort of St. Moritz. Glimpse at the peaks of the Swiss National Park, a glorious wildlife have that was once home to dinosaurs. Visit the medieval castle of Tarasp, which offers a commanding view of the region from its perch on top of a crag. With a look at the history of the Rhaetian Railway, this program features visits to numerous villages and remote spots atop this breathtaking valley. #AM 702 - Sold out

The Trans Europe Express VT 601 RR 20095
English language, ca. 55 min. - In 1990, the German Federal Railways (DB) and Eisenbahn Video set forth to produce an extraordinary documentary of the fast passenger diesel train. the VT 601. In the summer of 1957, when first introduced, the VT 601 linked Dortmund - Ostende, Hamburg - Zurich, Frankfurt - Amsterdam and Dortmund - Paris with first class only passenger service.

Thueringian Steam Spectacular RR 20114
English language, ca. 70 min. - Enjoy the thrill of live steam in regular daily operation. For three days in April 1991 the Deutsche Reichsbahn (East German Railway) operated six magnificent, meticulously maintained steam beauties on 40 regularly scheduled trains in Thueringia, a breathtakingly beautiful region in the eastern part of Germany. The locomotives are 4-6-2s (one of which was the fastest steam engine ever built - along with England's Mallard - and capable of 112 mph) and a muscular, powerful 2-10-2 built for the steepest mountain grades. This exacting video, made by the finest expert German technicians, captures the thrill of riding in steam cabs where you can observe for yourself the nuts and bolts and the finely polished brass gauges operated by the engineers and firemen.

Im Wandel der Zeiten, 150 Years German Railroad Festival in Nuernberg PK 20009
ca. 55 min. - Geburtstagsfeier der Deutschen Eisenbahn, Nuernberg 1985. Den 150. Jahrestag der Eroeffnung der ersten deutschen Eisenbahnstrecke von Nuernberg nach Fuerth am 7. Dezember 1835 beging die Deutsche Bundesbahn mit einer eindrucksvollen Festveranstaltung in Nuernberg. Hier bot sich dem begeisterten Besucher eine Parade von Zuegen, die ihn 150 Jahre Eisenbahngeschichte nachvollziehen liess.

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