The Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia is a working, living museum of logging railroads. This state used to have over 3000 miles of logging lines. Sadly they are all gone now, except for this 11 mile (18kms) line between Cass and the mountain summit at Bald Knob. This is the second highest mountain in West Virginia (4,842 feet). The views on a clear day are of the Virginia border, some 20 miles away, this logging line never carried passengers. It's sole purpose was to bring the logs off the mountain, to the mill at Cass, as quickly and as cheaply as possible.

Disc One: Introduction to the town of Cass, plus a detailed look at the Shay locomotives. A workshop tour is also included, featuring both Shay #5 and the Western Maryland shay #6. The main feature of this film is the trip to the summit. We have captured various camera angles, including cab rides, front and rear shots, run bys and old still photographs. A stop at Whittaker allows us a detailed look at a loggers camp and shows Shay #11 being oiled round. Then we continue up the mountain, stopping at Oats Run for water and then on to the summit at Bald Knob. Total Running Time 56 minutes.

Disc Two: We head up to Bald Knob again, but this time we have speeded the film up to 4 times normal speed. The front view of the journey is captured on the first section to the lower switchback. Then a reverse view up to the upper switchback and finally the front view for the remaining climb to the summit. Again cab shots are included. On the return trip enjoy some traditional " Blue Grass" music. Bonus footage includes Shay #4 hauling the Whittaker train, plus shunting in the yard at Cass and deleted scenes show Shay #2 climbing the bank to the second switchback. Total Running Time 59 minutes.

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This Railway line is a master piece of Victorian engineering constructed deep in the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia. The Zig-Zag Railway lies 150Km west of Sydney and 10Km north of the main town of Lithgow. The original line was built between 1866 and 1869 as part of the western main line from Sydney to Bathurst. Produce was carried on the railway from the prosperous farming areas beyond the Blue Mountains to Sydney and the line allowed the development of the coal and iron ore deposits in the Lithgow Valley. This section of the line lay silent for over sixty years until a group of rail enthusiasts decided it was time again to run steam over the Zig-Zag section once again.

Disc One: Introduction to Sydney and a brief look at the double decker suburban trains, before heading to the Blue Mountains. The Zig-Zag Railway is covered in detail. All the Stations and Signal Boxes are shown. The motive power is provided by No.1072, "City of Lithgow" a 4-6-2 Pacific which was built in 1956. Total Running Time 60 Minutes

Disc Two: A Cab ride over the entire 8Km of the line ( speeded up). plus an additional cab ride over a 1km section of the new 3km extension currently under construction to Newnes Junction. Plus a detailed tour of the Engine Shed and Workshops at Bottom Points. Deleted scenes show No.934, a 4-8-0 in action at Bottom Points Station. Total Running Time 33 Minutes

This line may be one of the shortest preserved railway journeys in Australia, but what it lacks in length it more than makes up for in its engineering structures.

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The original Puffing Billy Railway was one of four, low-cost narrow gauge lines constructed in the State of Victoria at the beginning of the last century to open up remote areas for settlement. Narrow gauge lines were relatively cheap to build and were more suited to the rugged terrain. During the hay-day of operations there were over 200Km of track on the 4 narrow gauge lines in this region.

Disc One: Introduction to Melbourne and the State of Victoria, featuring Flinders Street Station and the electric trains. The steaming of the engines at Belgrave. Double- header to Lakeside and onward to Gembrook, featuring interviews, cab ride and historic black and white photographs of the line. Total Running Time 59 Minutes.

Disc Two: The return journey back to Belgrave, including the history of this narrow gauge line. Deleted scenes of engine 14A at Belgrave and bonus footage of engine 6A originally used in the opening black and white title sequence. Total Running Time 54 Minutes.

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The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe, pronounced Oat-tar-nee-qua Chew Chew is the last remaining scheduled steam service still operating in South Africa. It connects the towns of George and Knysna, here on the Western Cape. But due to track maintenance and a landslide the motive power has been replaced by a diesel and the journey has been reduced, by a third of it's usual running length. The service terminates at the seaside resort of Wilderness. The full service runs for sixty eight kilometers along the coast, in an area known locally as the " Garden Route". The journey takes two hours in each direction.

The Class 32 Diesel locomotive, number 32029 was built by the General Electric Company of the USA in 1959 and provides the motive power until the track can be fully upgraded to allow the Class 19D's steam locomotives to again run on this line.

Total Running Time 59 Minutes.

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The North Borneo Railway was built by the British in 1896. It is keeping alive a tradition started by the white Rajah's who ruled over this land. The wild jungles provided grounds for great adventure and potential riches for the plantation owners. As the need for larger plantations grow, the question of transportation became a major issue for the young plantation owners.

A Railway was proposed straight into the heart of Borneo as this was considered the only viable solution. It provided a relative cheap and time saving option for the transportation of the produces to the coast. At the ports of Jessleton and Weston, The British East Indian Shipping Company could move these produces to the developing communities on board the English bound cargo ships.

Today this journey travels the 66Km from Kota Kinabula, south to the small town of Papar. On route there is a short stop to view a Chinese temple and on the return discover the delights of a Tiffin lunch. Ride behind an Vulcan Steam locomotive built in Newton-le-Willows England in 1954 as part of the last order of steam engines before the factory converted to diesel.

The North Borneo Railway is again transporting, this time, visitors, keen to discover what traveling in a by-gone age was like.

Total Running Time 59 Minutes.

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The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway is America's most authentic railway. Relive the excitement of twisting and turning through the beautiful San Juan Mountains on tracks that tamed the West, you'll cross the Colorado - New Mexico Border eleven times. Count them as you look down from Windy Point, up to the spires of Phantom Curve, or into the depths of the Toltec Gorge. This 3ft., narrow gauge railway was built more then 120 years ago and little has changed since.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railway is jointly owned by the States of New Mexico and Colorado. This 64 mile line connects Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado via the 10,015ft Cumbres Pass, and is an archetypal remnant of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge railway system that once stretched hundreds of miles throughout the Rocky Mountains. It is operated as a living history museum, the trains runs from mid June until the end of October. We've captured a moment in time, from a era long ago, when travel was an adventure. Let us share it with you. It will really move you as we steam to the summit, through the showers.

Total Running Time 55 Minutes.

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The Durango & Silverton Railway was originally part of The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. It ran from Denver in the North, South to the Rio- Grande and West to Salt Lake City. This is the same branch line that connected Antonito and Chama, but unfortunately, the section between Chama and Durango was axed in 1968, leaving the two most scenic sections of the route.

The railway arrived in Durango on August 5th 1881 and then construction on the line to Silverton began in autumn of the same year. By July 1882, amazingly only 11 months after construction began, the tracks to Silverton were completed and the train began hauling freight and passengers over the 45 miles. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but passengers soon realised it was the view that was truly precious.

Travel the route that mines and visionaries carved out through the Rocky Mountains, ride high above the rushing Animas river. It is more than just a train ride, it's a step back in time and history. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear, on a spectacular journey on vintage rolling stock, hauled by locomotives built over 100 years ago.

Total Running Time 58 Minutes.

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The Verde Canyon Railway in Arizona was built in 1911, to standard gauge, to haul the mined ore from Jerome, 40 mile north to the main line at Drake where it could be transported easily to anywhere within the United States. This freight only line has changed very little since it was built, cutting through a vast wilderness area, to connect with the various isolated ranches. Until the railroad they were only reached via mule trains and pack  horses. The only way today to view this magnificent master  piece is from the train.

This film was shot entirely on board, where the scenery takes top billing.This journey takes you into the wilderness, as it follows the Upper Verde River, over bridges, through inner canyons and through a tunnel, 680 feet in length, before arriving at the old Perkins Ranch. Ride behind a pair of diesel engines built in the 1950s and in carriages that were once part of the El Captain trains, these linked the cities of Los Angles and Chicago.

In an age dominated by speed, this train never goes more than 15 miles per hour, allowing maximum viewing of this vast, almost forgotten canyon.

Total Running Time 58 Minutes.

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This magnificent 10 1/4 inch railway line runs within the grounds of Drummond Randalls estate in Kent.The track length is approximatley 1 mile long with a viaduct and tunnel (the longest on any private railway) before reaching one of the two stations on the line.

Featued engines are a Schools class 4-4-0 Tonbridge and a Terrier 0-6-0 Crowborough. Other loco's in service were John Terence and Dunalastair. There is also pictures from 1983 of the tunnel construction. This railway opens to the public in aid of charity, for opening details please contact the Birchley Railway webpage www.birchleyrailway.com

Total Running Time 30 Minutes. Non-Narrated.

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This private 10 1/4 inch line is seldom opened to the public. It runs for 3/4 of a mile within the grounds of a private school in Sussex. This film shows the steaming of the loco's, the main stations along the line and features the L.M.S Compound, Lion, A G.W.R Tank "Burry- Port", John Terence and the Highland 4-4-0, all in steam.

The Railway has beautifully scaled stations with Engine and Carriage sheds, all of which was built over the last 30 years.The railway runs through open fields and woodland.

Total Running Time 25 Minutes. Non Narrated.

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We return to this delightful 10 1/4 inch line to show two visiting loco's. Pluto, a scaled London Transport steam loco used on the Metropolitan Railway and an G.N.R Altantic Class loco No 4442.

Again the steaming of all the engines are covered in detail. Plus a model layout of Indian Hill, this 16mm narrow gauge model railway is always popular, as the attention to detail is superb. Other engines on duty were Lion, the L.M.S Compound and No 79 the Highland 4-4-0. This is an ideal opportunity to view a line rarely opened to the public.

Total Running Time 25 Minutes. Non-Narrated.

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The Kidd Brothers Bluegrass Group was formed when Aaron and Andrew Kidd, both students at Hurricane Middle School in Putnam County, West Virginia, learned that 6th grade English teacher Markel Fertig, played the stand up bass. The trio began to regularly jam together, and were joined by mandolin player Willard Reynolds of Milton, West Virginia.
The group soon built up a following, based on classic Bluegrass & Gospel songs they played well. They have had the pleasure of playing at numerous events, including several local fairs and festivals, churches, live radio broadcasts and various band contests. They have produced two studios CD’s, as well as this live DVD music video.
Andrew Kidd was placed 4th in the adult division of bluegrass banjo at the West Virginia Vandalia Gathering in 2007 and took 2nd place their in 2008. He also took 1st at the Clay County Golden Delicious Apple Festival in 2007. banjo contest and 4th at the Vandalia competition. Andrew is 15 years old and has played the banjo since age 8. Older brother Aaron plays guitar and vocals., and has played guitar since age 10. Both Markel Fertig and Willard Reynolds are season professionals, having played with well known groups all over the country. They have shared the stage with many well known bluegrass icons. This is what makes the group so unique. They have the right combination of youth and experience.
The group accredits their success to their individual faith in God, and they continue to thank Him for their success and talent. They can be reached on the internet at http://kiddbrothers.tripod.com
The site contains song samples, information about ordering CD’s, contact details, and upcoming schedule. The Kidd Brothers would like to thank Spruce Studios for their time and effort in making this DVD a success.

Total running time 30 minutes

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