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The Albula Railway (The Rail Wonder)
English language, ca. 50 min. - The famous Albula Railroad between the towns of Thusis and St. Moritz in the Swiss canton of Graubuenden is rated by experts as one of the world's most technically demanding tracks. Between the picturesque villages of Berguen and Preda the train has to master a climb of 1350 ft over a distance of just 7.8 miles(!): the ingenious Swiss solved the problem with five brilliantly engineered hairpin curves laid in tunnels, two regular tunnels, nine viaducts and two mountain ledges.

Anniversary Celebration of the German Railroad 
- The Famous Rail-Festival 1985 in Nuernberg
English language, ca. 57 min. - Im Wandel der Zeiten, 150 Years German Railroad Festival in Nuernberg. The "Deutsche Bundesbahn" (Federal German Railways) sent out invitations for a spectacular anniversary celebration: a Railway Parade with trains from one and a half centuries. The reason: the first railway in Germany came into operation on the 7th December 1835. So, 1985 marked it's 150th anniversary. The spectacular, traveling show got under way in Nuernberg. More than 250 trains passed in front of the packed spectators stands. Steam engines, E-locomotives, priceless historical rarities, Originals, exact replicas of unusual models, Trains old and new. 

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China: Land of 10,000 Locomotives
ca. 80 min. - Imagine, today there are still over 10,000 steam locomotives in active service on over 33,000 miles of track! The video takes us from the bone chilling cold in the North, visits to roundhouses and shops, all the way to Datong and Tangshan (homes of the last two existing steam locomotive factories in the world). English language.

The Great Czechoslovakian Train Parade
English language, ca. 60 min. - In 1838, there were only about 2000 kilometers of train tracks in the whole world when the first Czechoslovakian train steamed past the magnificent buildings of the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy. In the following years, Czechoslovakia developed one of the most advanced railroad systems in the world.

Deutscher Sueden
German language, ca. 55 min. - Herrliche Landschaften und bezaubernde altehrwuerdige Staedte, die fuer Sueddeutschland und den Schwarzwald so typisch sind. Im gemuetlichen Eisenbahnabteil, per Schiff (auf dem Bodensee) oder 20auch im komfortablen Reisebus (auf der Romantischen Strasse) fuehrt die Reise ueber Wuerzburg, Coburg, Bamberg, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber, Passau, Freiburg und Konstanz. Und dann noch Fuessen mit seiner atemberaubend schoenen Barockkirche, ganz zu schweigen von Muenchen, der Weltstadt mit Herz! Eine Augenweide sind auch die wundervollen Landschaften des Spessarts, des Bayerischen Waldes und des Allgaeuer Landes! Nicht fehlen darf hier natuerlich der weltberuehmte Schwarzwald, der uns im zweiten Teil mit seinen kristallklaren Gebirgsbaechen, gediegenen Kurorten und kulinarischen Spezialitaeten nahegebracht wird.

Deutscher Norden
ca. 50 min. - We experience the German North with its wide open spaces, fresh colors, images, and impressive tranquility. Take a look at the Hamburg harbor, the unique coastal mud flats known as the "Wattenmeer," and the offshore islands all considered as the essence of the German North.

Erster Salzburger Modell Eisenbahn Club
ca. 35 min., German language - Erleben Sie die Faszination einer der schoensten Modellbahn Anlagen der Welt. Spezielle Attraktionen: Rummelplatz mit Riesenrad und Geisterbahn - Circus Krone mit Inneneinrichtung - Winterlandschaft mit Skilift und Eis-Arena - Salzburger Altstadt.

Europe by Train
English language, ca. 30 min. - This video will help travelers understand the benefits of train travel in Europe by showing how easy it is to move around from country to country. It will also help you get the most out of Europe's comprehensive 100,000 miles rail system. Produced in five segments: The trains of Europe - Railway stations and services - Sightseeing by train - How to use the trains efficiently - All you need to know about unique Eurailpass, the unlimited mileage train travel pass valid in 17 different European countries.

The Fabulous Swiss Jungfrau Region
This superb travel video takes you to one of the most beautiful regions in the world. It soils you with colorful sights of gigantic mountains towering over quaint, enchanting villages. Visit the cities, the villages and their people... Ride an aerial tram to take in breathtaking views of the Schilthorn and Maenlichen regions... Come along on a helicopter ride around the grandiose Aletsch Glacier... Marvel at the gigantic Truemmelbach Falls hidden deep inside an Antediluvian rock formation.

Faszination Modellhubschrauber
ca. 60 min. - Spannende Flugszenen mit einigen der weltbesten Piloten; Kinofilme: wie man realistische Abstuerze inszeniert; Wie alles angefangen hat: die ersten Flugversuche; Rumpfmodelle: wie realistisch sie aussehen koennen; Plus: Nachtflug, Elektro-Modelle, Pylonen-Rennen und vieles mehr.

Full Steam Ahead with the 01 150
ca. 50 min. - The famous German heavy Pacific 01 150 first arrived on the railroad scene in December of 1935, and what a maiden run this was: On the point of ten coupled, brand-new, standard format, express locomotives, this magnificent steam engine was chosen to open the 1935 German Railroad Parade of the Reichsbahn in Nuremberg! Authentic portrayals of this historic event as well as fascinating archive footage of the 01 150's regular and special runs together with heavy steam actions of a recently overhauled 01 150 make this outstanding video a must-see masterpiece! Additional special highlights feature rare glimpses inside the well-known German railroad depot at Offenburg. English language.

Full Steam in the Thueringian Forest
English language, ca. 83 min. - For four days in February 1991, the placidly beautiful Thueringian Forest, Germany's winter wonderland, was transferred into a rolling steam museum. <The Deutsche Reichsbahn replaced the regular diesel engines with steam power. These extraordinary creations traveled in High Iron between Arnstadt, Meiningen and Oberstdorf.

German North and Express to the South
English language, ca. 50 min. - You are taken to the exciting city of Hamburg and - from the bird's-eye view - see the medieval Hanseatic city of Luebeck. Join us then on a trip by car-sleeper-train to the German South and visit famous Bavarian royal castles such as Neuschwanstein and Linderhof! Munich and the surrounding Bavarian landscape leave no one unmoved. An old festival in Ulm and a princely wedding in Landshut are just two of many other highlights!

Germany Intercity Triumph - ICE
English language, ca. 55 min. - Challenged by the success of the French TGV, German rail builders have taken their already fine system to unprecedented levels of success in the creation of the ICE - Inter City Express. This exemplary film presents an intimate view of technicians checking and perfecting the sleek new train. From the birth of the test prototype in the summer of 1985 with a top speed of 196 mph, we share in the subsequent developments of the new fleet. Today these trains serve more and more lines as rights-of-way are upgraded. Most impressive is the ICE maintenance facility in Hamburg-Eidelstedt which literally swallows the entire 14 car train.

Glacier Express
ca. 52 min. - Discover the Swiss alps aboard the Glacier Express. View lush green meadows, cascading rivers and picturesque towns as the train snakes through the majestic Swiss alps. This scenic adventure traverses the very heartland of Southern Switzerland, from the Rhine to the Rhone, past medieval towns and alpine villages all amid the most inspiring surroundings in the world. Sit back and enjoy yourself.

Gornergrat Express
ca. 55 min. - On a summer day in 1878, Mark Twain stood on the Gornergrat and marveled at the magnificent view of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn (the latter reproduced at Disneyland). Twenty years later, daring pioneers laid the tracks for the first electrical train to climb above 9000 feet to the Gornergrat from Zermatt. Today over 3 million people a year enjoy the picturesque and exciting ride which starts with a Swiss BVZ train in the upper Rhone Valley, winding through the incredibly romantic Matter Valley. before finally changing to the Gornergrat Express we take a stroll through Zermatt, a town where gasoline powered vehicles are banned and all cars run on electricity, keeping the mountain air pure.

Great Metros Berlin
ca. 26 min. - Explore the subways of Berlin in this unusual video documentary.

On the Glacier by Train
English language, ca. 55 min. - Come join us for an unforgettable journey through the Berner Oberland right in the heart of Switzerland. Here, through one of the most beautiful alpine landscapes in Europe, runs the famous Jungfrau Railway. Its tracks overcome an elevation of over 9000 feet!

A Great Pacific is Reborn 01 519
English language, ca. 55 min. - The beautiful Pacific express locomotive No. 01-159 was nearly scrapped in the early 1980s. Given reprieve as a heating engine in the shops, she was miraculously saved from an inglorious end by preservation-minded German railway leaders. Here is a wonderfully filmed saga of the 01-159 in February 1991, when the loco spent three exuberant days in regularly scheduled service heading passenger trains on the 55-mile run from Magdeburg to Thale.

Harz Mountain Steam
ca. 55 min. English language.

High Ball for the German Mikado 41 018
ca. 40 min. - The steam locomotives of the '41' series were built from 1936 on. Originally built for fast freight service, the engines performed with such excellence that they also were put into passenger service. Our video shows the wide range of services the '41' Mikados (2-8-2) performed. English language.

I.C.E. World Record / German Rail
ca. 30 min. - On May 1, 1988, the ICE (Inter City Experimental), newest train of the German Federal Railways (DB), set the world record for trains, hitting the incredible speed of 252 MPH! Seventeen (!) camera teams recorded this history making event from all angles: along the right of way, from the air, inside the high-tech dynamometer car, and in the cab. An exciting, historical documentary!. English language.

LOCOVISION Swiss Bernina Railway Line
English language, ca. 45 min. Scenic Railroad Journey

LOCOVISION Black Forest to Konstanz
English language, ca. 55 min. - Beginning in the flat, upper Rhine Valley, we travel 110 miles to a top altitude of 2,740 ft. on a rail line first constructed in 1873, through the heart of the Black Forest to the crystal waters of Lake Constance. The railroad was designed by engineer Robert Gerwig, who brilliantly solved the problem of impossible grades by building a circuitous route which could make the tough ascent gradually. We pass such interesting locales as Triberg, Summerau, the Danube Watershed, Villingen-Schwenningen, and Donauschingen. You'll be fascinated by our stopping in mid-tunnel, there are 37 altogether, for a meet with an opposing train, because of a major track improvement program. Double track came to the line in 1921, for all but the last mile and a half into Konstanz, which remains single iron because of the extremely tight clearances in the splendid old city. The bracing winds on Lake Constance make for great sailing among the boats which we pass on our way in. Further on, the colorful banners, classic old-world architecture, and festive crowds blend to create a warm welcome for our train into Konstanz on the Swiss border.

LOCOVISION High Road to St. Moritz
English language, ca. 50 min. - Part of Switzerland's Albula Railway, this 39-mile line from Thusis to St. Moritz is a glorious feat of meter-gauge rail engineering completed in 1904. there is a cornucopia of breathtaking snow-capped mountains gracefully aching stone viaducts, and five imposing spiral tunnels. Join using the cab of this 2,400 hp, GE 4-4-2 electric locomotive pulling a set of pristine passenger cars in the Rhaetia Railway's dramatic crimson red scheme. You'll see our engineer at the controls of our train handling his duties with exactness and aplomb. Our climb through the mountains will take us 4,500 ft. above sea level, and even with a prevailing 3.5% grade, we'll have no trouble maintaining our cruising schedule of 35 mph. At the 20,000 ft. Albula Tunnel, we'll pass into the valley of the upper Engadin. This is indeed one of Europe's most fascinating mountain range runs.

LOCOVISION From Lindau to Munich in the cab
English language, cal 55 min. - Lindau to Munich. Here are two interesting journeys from Lindau to the Bavarian capital of Munich, with a fascinating twist of German rail history. The first route, through Memmingen, was proposed by Liszt in the 1840's, but not built until 1890. Still today it is a single track line. The second route, through Kempten, was built first because of geopolitical considerations, and is double track today. Munich's giant stub-end terminal, built between 1876 and 1884, is today a modern, cosmopolitan facility.

Mit der Eisenbahn auf die Gletscher
German language, ca. 55 min. - Im Herzen der Schweiz liegt das Berner Oberland. Hier, durch eine der bezauberndsten alpinen Landschaften Europas, verlaeuft die beruehmte Jungfrau-Bahn. Sie ueberwindet einen Hoehenunterschied von sage und schreibe 3000 Metern.

Narrow Gage Helene, Jagsttal
English language, ca. 50 min. - The Jagsttal Railway running from Moeckmuehl to Doerzbach is the longest rail track in Germany using a 75 cm-gauge! It is still in service today using steam trains on a regular basis. We accompany this picture book train on its 39 km long, winding way from Moeckmuehl to Doerzbach through one of the most romantic river basins in Southern Germany. Cameras were installed on the engine as well as the railroad cars to capture the most exciting views along this scenic journey. Pictured also is a group of railroad buffs from the German Society for Railroad History, which has contributed a lot to the Jagsttal Railway.

Orient Express - From Paris to Istanbul
English language, ca. 60 min. - Travel along with us. We start in Paris and follow this exciting railroad all the way to Istanbul. This video is pure enjoyment, entertaining, and informative.

Orient Express
German language, ca. 55 min. - Schon der Name dieses unvergesslichen Zuges befluegelte vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg die Phantasie des Publikums und inspirierte die Filmproduzenten. Wir starten in Istanbul, gleiten vorbei an Kuppeln und Minaretten, besuchen glitzernde Staedte wie Edirne, Sofia, Budapest und Wien. auch die eleganten, voellig restaurierten Zuege in all ihrer pompoesen Herrlichkeit von einst stellen sich vor.

Orient Express
English language, ca. 53 min. - Since the nostalgic memory of it just refused to go away, it came as no surprise that the Orient Express was finally resurrected in 1976 after more than 30 years. Once again this luxury hotel on wheels offers its passengers the kind of wonders that could come straight from Arabian Nights. All aboard! Our trip starts in Istanbul. As shiny domes and slender minarets glide by, this exotic region unfolds before our eyes. On and on we go - through glittering cities like Edirne, Sofia, Budapest and Vienna. Seeing the elegant, completely restored trains is a treat in itself, let alone the 14 steam locomotives which have been rarities for some time. Here comes the Belle Époque once again, rolling in on the wheels of the Orient Express.

The Pride of German Steam
English language, ca. 60 min. - Here is the fastest operable steam locomotive of the German Federal Railways today, resplendent in shiny black and red: The patrician 01-1100 a 4-6-2, 196-ton beauty capable of 87.5 mph! She was born in 1940, one of 55 sleek machines built for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. 1956 brought conversion to oil and 19 more years of regular service. Dormant for 10 years, she emerged from the scrap heap in 1985. Still not in the best of health in 1989, she spent 9 months under extensive repair at the Offenburg Repair Depot. Revel with her as she flies on high-speed trips through the verdant German countryside, through the Rhine Valley to Karlsruhe.

Polish Steam Twilight
English language, ca. 63 min. - The sun is setting on the glory of Polish steam. Experience the feel and detail of daily steam operation practice by railway personnel long steeped in this noble tradition. We are in the southwest corner of Poland, near the Czechoslovak border, at Wolsztyn steam center. first, in the rich verdancy of the mid-summer, we'll take the local train, (eight stops in 19 miles) through a lush and hilly countryside of villages, farms, and charming wooden depots. the film's final image is a breathtaking night shot of a passenger train departing Wolsztyn, all steam and smoke in the frigid night air. What a sight!

The Railways of the Jungfrau Region
English language, ca. - In the very heart of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland there stand three mountains, the Eiger, the Moench, and the Jungfrau. The tallest of these, at over 4000 meters, is the Jungfrau. Incredibly, a railway stretches towards a saddle called Jungfraujoch just below the mountain's summit. The last 7.1 kilometers are in a tunnel which has its entrance at the base of the Eiger's terrifying North wall. Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe. Feeding the Jungfrau Railway is the longest cogwheel railway in Europe, the Wengeralpbahn which stretches towards Kleine Scheidegg from Lauterbrunnen in the west and Grindelwald in the east. Modern green and beige railcars glide up the mountainside while tiny ancient electric locomotives look after freight and work trains. The Bernese Oberland Bahn runs from Interlaken to both Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald. It is a combined adhesion and rack meter gauge railway with swift trains sweeping through lush green valleys. It also has a delightful steam engine and Kaiser Wagon. The famous Schynige Platte Bahn rises from Wilderswil, two kilometers south of Interlake to a height of nearly 2000 meters. Its ancient rolling stock recreates a journey which has remained unchanged since the early years of the century.

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