Lots & lots of big trains Volume 1. Volume 1.

DVD - 2012

An exciting program featuring the ground-pounding sounds and close-up views of giant steam and diesel engines that shake the ground as they thunder on by. The blasts of the air horns and the shrill calls of the steam whistles are guaranteed to run chills up and down the spine. With no narration to interrupt, it's just like being right by the tracks, only better!

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Subjects
Genres
Nonfiction films
Children's films
Published
[United States] : Marshall Pub. and Promotions 2012.
Language
English
Corporate Author
Marshall Publishing and Promotions
Corporate Author
Marshall Publishing and Promotions (-)
Edition
Widescreen
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
Format
DVD, widescreen; NTSC, all regions.
Audience
MPAA rating: G.
ISBN
9781936134267
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

Train action is at the core of both of these DVDs. Big Trains shows full-sized steam and diesel locomotives from powerful freight engines to a small narrow-gauge sugar railroad running at speed through various scenic locales in North America, South Africa, Wales, Java, and Poland. The camera angles from above, in front, and on board show the locomotives to their best advantage. There is no narration; segments are introduced by cursory title slides. The DVD can be viewed with musical accompaniment or without to amplify the engine sounds. Toy Trains is divided into ten sections with background music. It also lacks narration and detailed identification of scenes. A wide range of model railroading types are featured, from a live steam setup and a layout with trains, buildings, and scenery made from LEGOs to Halloween and Christmas holiday themes. While some of the designs highlight the toylike qualities of the trains, others present amazing realism. The camera angles are low, giving the viewer the perspective of being in scale with the trains. One bonus program presents full-scale steam engines and another visits the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. -VERDICT Both DVDs will provide delightful viewing for anyone with a fondness for seeing trains in action.-Lawrence Maxted, Gannon Univ. Lib., Erie, PA (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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