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Northern Mexico Rails (DVD Video)
pentrex.com/mex1dvd.html
In 1991, Pentrex set out to explore the fascinating operations of the Mexican railway system, seeking to discover what type of equipment our southern neighbors used and how they ran their railroads. There was so much of interest to record that we were able to present multiple video releases. Now Pentrex is proud to present Volume 1, featuring the railroads of northern Mexico.
Every freight train runs with a caboose in the world of Mexico rails in the early 1990s. It's a place where the art of telegraphy is still practiced as an essential means of communication. It's a land where railway express is a thriving business. What seems odd to us is standard here. You'll see former Katy GP40s pulling passenger trains in direct contrast with new General Electric Super Sevens working on high priority trains.
Climb aboard the engine of a local passenger train and experience breathtaking views as the train grinds up seventeen miles of 3 percent grade. This ride is simply exhilarating! Your train adventures will take you into some of the most remote and beautiful locations in the country. It's an amazing trip that highlights the differences and the similarities of railroading on Mexico's northern rails!
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Central Mexico Rails (DVD)
Hop aboard as Pentrex continues its fascinating journey through Mexico. We'll travel toward Mexico City to explore the lines running east of the capital and see that railroading traditions long ago put to rest in the U.S. are still prevalent in Mexico.
You'll have an opportunity to see the new electrified section of the railroad and visit one of North America's railroading hot spots. Then we travel further east to the railway museum at Puebla, and catch lots of big Alco locomotives in all types of service along the way.
A cab ride over the last remaining section of narrow gauge in Mexico is a particular highlight of our tour. Pentrex has captured a few final moments on this soon-to-be-replaced monument of old time railroading.
Finally, we venture to the incredible mountain passes in eastern Mexico, where freight trains often run with two sets of midtrain helpers. The freights snake around sharp curves, pulled by sets of General Electric Super Sevens.
Mexico's railroads are truly intriguing, and you'll be captivated by the beautiful country through which they operate. Pentrex is proud to take you along on this fascinating journey.
Northern Mexico Rails (DVD Video)
pentrex.com/mex1dvd.html
In 1991, Pentrex set out to explore the fascinating operations of the Mexican railway system, seeking to discover what type of equipment our southern neighbors used and how they ran their railroads. There was so much of interest to record that we were able to present multiple video releases. Now Pentrex is proud to present Volume 1, featuring the railroads of northern Mexico.
Every freight train runs with a caboose in the world of Mexico rails in the early 1990s. It's a place where the art of telegraphy is still practiced as an essential means of communication. It's a land where railway express is a thriving business. What seems odd to us is standard here. You'll see former Katy GP40s pulling passenger trains in direct contrast with new General Electric Super Sevens working on high priority trains.
Climb aboard the engine of a local passenger train and experience breathtaking views as the train grinds up seventeen miles of 3 percent grade. This ride is simply exhilarating! Your train adventures will take you into some of the most remote and beautiful locations in the country. It's an amazing trip that highlights the differences and the similarities of railroading on Mexico's northern rails!
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Central Mexico Rails (DVD)
Hop aboard as Pentrex continues its fascinating journey through Mexico. We'll travel toward Mexico City to explore the lines running east of the capital and see that railroading traditions long ago put to rest in the U.S. are still prevalent in Mexico.
You'll have an opportunity to see the new electrified section of the railroad and visit one of North America's railroading hot spots. Then we travel further east to the railway museum at Puebla, and catch lots of big Alco locomotives in all types of service along the way.
A cab ride over the last remaining section of narrow gauge in Mexico is a particular highlight of our tour. Pentrex has captured a few final moments on this soon-to-be-replaced monument of old time railroading.
Finally, we venture to the incredible mountain passes in eastern Mexico, where freight trains often run with two sets of midtrain helpers. The freights snake around sharp curves, pulled by sets of General Electric Super Sevens.
Mexico's railroads are truly intriguing, and you'll be captivated by the beautiful country through which they operate. Pentrex is proud to take you along on this fascinating journey.
