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$16.99 for both. I have them (bought them individually for more than this) and enjoy them. I don't know if these come in the tin boxes or not. In spite of it's name the RAILROAD JOURNEYS: THE VANISHING AGE OF STEAM set has a fair bit of diesel footage. The WORLD'S GREATEST RAILROADS set is episodes of Tracks Ahead.
| Synopsis: RAILWAYS 10-PK contains RAILROAD JOURNEYS: THE VANISHING AGE OF STEAM (5-PK) and THE WORLD'S GREATEST RAILROADS (5-PK). RAILROAD JOURNEYS: THE VANISHING AGE OF STEAM: 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. THE WORLD'S GREATEST RAILROADS: Ever wonder about the mighty trains you see barreling across the countryside at top speed? Where are they going? Where did they come from? What makes each one distinct? Well get set for the answer in The World's Greatest Railroads: The Ultimate Railroad Experience, a fast-paced, 5-DVD collection that takes a look at locomotives like never before. Get set for the ride of your life aboard this lavish production that puts you in the conductor's seat on some of the world's most legendary trains and rail lines. From the Texas State Railroad to the Polar Express and from the railroads of New Zealand to the trains of Cuba, this collection circles the globe to bring you a cavalcade of rail routes shot in high definition by some of the best videographers railway enthusiasts in the world. This beautifully photographed DVD collection is a must for all rail fans and will make for one trip you won't soon forget! Filmed in High Definition. |
