Producer: C. Vision
Timeframe: 2013-14
Locations: Billings, Laurel, Bozeman Pass, Winston Hill..
Length: 2 hours
Source: Mike Savona
Volume 1 covers the East End. The mainline and three additional subs, are featured. Action begins in the East. Jones Jct. to Helena, is the mainline. The second volume, covers the West End
A single DVD-R. Detailed Chapter Menu. On-screen graphics. Switch for on/off narration. Don Grant has a sparse script to narrate. Custom maps.
A clean and simple design. These, along with constant on-screen graphics, provide locations. This review only has space for some highlights. All video and natural audio are high quality. Professional level.
Billings local behind a GP9, passes the station. Many local freights are seen throughout the show.
Mike Savona’s skills are great! Manifest to Laurel yard.
SD70ACE locomotives do appear. These do replace the SD45 fleet. GP35 and earlier GP9 types are found on many locals. SD45 and SD40 power, is still in service.
West of Elton, the scenery becomes more interesting. GP40 #500 leads a local.
The Crazy Mountains provide some beautiful backdrops. BNSF unit coal moves are often viewed. They are identified in detail.
Bozeman Pass is included.
A BNSF move with helpers, struggling uphill. MRL SD45 #351, is on the point.
Jefferson Canyon is rarely seen. Remote and light traffic. Once shared, with the Milwaukee Road’s Pacific extension line.
The Videographer works in all weather. He has; early morning, dusk and night shots.
Another local. This is one shot that shows the scale of the scene. Note the train symbol and assignment.
A caboose on a Jimbo work train. Could have used a little more narration. What is a Jimbo, for another example.
Professional program in all aspects. Excellent videography. Nice variety that captures the scope of the scenery, and keeps the focus on the trains. Checkout the Volume 2, to gain a complete overview, of Montana Rail Link.
Rating: 5 Stars
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