Producer: Pentrex
Locations: Oroville, Keddie Wye, Williams Loop, James, Portola…
Timeframe: 1984- 1990
Length: 68 minutes
Union Pacific’s Canyon subdivision is the subject. The Feather River Route was the Western Pacific slogan. Coverage from Oroville to Portola area. Numerous highlights along the scenic way.
A single factory pressed DVD. Main Chapter Menu by locations. Maps. Bonus section. Dave Drui with his familiar voice on the narration.
Fine image quality with occasional source tape flaws. Live environmental audio.
To the trains…
Oroville
UP took over from Western Pacific in 1982. Oroville Yard has been downsized from WP days.
A derailment at Pulga,CA. Well-known Railfan spot. More on this mishap later.
OAAP5 is eastbound with a double-stack at Tobin. Check the steel truss bridge.
A 5 unit lashup exit a tunnel with an unidentified train.
Tunnel 32 exits onto famous Keddie Wye.
Train OANPZ loops over itself at Williams Loop.
Minpiz rounds a curve and is eastbound.
OAAP5 crosses Clio Trestle
Portola is visited briefly during a Railroad Days parade. Portola Railroad Museum. 100 pieces of vintage equipment. Union Pacific GP30 and Western Pacific F unit.
Of course, some official Union Pacific action is seen in the immediate area. This view includes Portola Station.
High Line trains. This from 1988 and includes cabooses. Rugged mountain terrain. This includes Keddie Wye.
*Bonus footage. A derailment at Pulga in 1984. Freight cars are upright and being re-railed. Nice views of those cars and more. It’s fascinating to watch.
Some nice scenes from 1988. On the High Line, a proper freight train with a caboose!
Union Pacific’s Feather River Route
The former Western Pacific line is loaded with great scenery. No graffiti to ruin the trains!
Pentrex has the Videography in top form. Accompanying soundtrack is well-balanced. Informative narrative.
Another fine show! Union Pacific fans need this one. Railfans and Model Railroaders should find this as an enjoyable release.
Rating: 5 Stars
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