Right, Roar of the Rails
Back at home, I got out both the VHS and DVD of Roar of the Rails. Comparing the cover artwork it appears someone scanned the VHS tape packaging artwork and put it on the DVD box. There is no identifying reference number on the package and there is no label on the DVD. My conclusion is the DVD is an “unofficial” but professionally made copy of the VHS tape.
I played episode 1, Red Gulch Siding from the DVD. Watching this on a 4K system with a good upscaling algorithm results in a surprisingly good picture. Better than I remember from watching the VHS tape.
I do not have the drives to copy the DVD but might be able to get some copies made. I would need to ask the company that copied all my CD’s to USB drives. They say they will not copy “home made” discs for various reasons but I could ask them if someone wants a DVD. No guarantees and their prices are not cheap, but the work was first rate.
Thank you, Tom
Herb
While all of this discussing has been interesting, does any one here know where to get the link coupler assist springs? Does any particular vendor have them?
Doug Peck (Port Lines) lists them but they are out of stock. Give him a call, though.
Brendan
My 2 cents worth:
I find the link couplers work just fine and since they allow for closer coupling, I think they actually look better than the huge knuckle types. Heck, Flyer knuckles are almost the same size as the Lionel "lobster claws". Most of my Flyers show the brass weights, so I guess they are from 1948...cool. 
Mark in Oregon
