Producer: William Brown
Locations: Crozier Canyon, Peach Springs, Nelson Tunnel, Pico
Timeframe: 2000
Length: 1 hour
Source: William Brown
A look at the BNSF Transcon. Coverage is in Western Arizona. Volume 2 of a short series. The vintage WB titles are hit or miss. Let’s see one of these contemporary shows now.
A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. On-screen graphics with subtitles. Hidden Chapter advance. Brief Previews.
Narration by Tom Jensen. Lively and energetic narrator.
Picture is excellent, although not wide-screen. Live audio soundtrack. The audio is loud. Well composed scenes.
New. Running soundtrack on a full-on stereo, as well. Outstanding separation! Trains come and go. One channel to the other. WOW!
Script is the rather basic style. Eastbound, Westbound and generic descriptions. The train sounds and consist views are centerpieces.
Begins at old abandoned facilities in Pica. Arizona. Where’s this place?
Cool catch as 10 engines roar by…light!
Nelson Tunnel. Milepost 457. East of Peach Springs. Never heard of either one. Good action on the East portal.
A Barstow to Temple, Texas with mixed power.
West Portal is next with afternoon trains. 6811 leads an Electromotive and a B unit.
Peach Springs the next morning. A sunny day. Three Warbonnets and a BNSF Heritage unit lead an Intermodal. Milepost 462. He mentions this is the month of April.
Crozier Canyon is West of Peach Springs. 6348 leads 3 Santa Fe units.
Four Warbonnets upgrade in opposite direction.
Overhead and trackside views. Many trains at various spots in Crozier Canyon. One awesome scene after another! A show within the show.
Even more great scenery near Valentine, Arizona. The action continues onward in Western Arizona on former Santa Fe trackage.
The stereo experience adds to enjoyment. As the camera pans the trains, stereo imaging accompanies the scene. What fun!
BNSF A Time of Change 2
An excellent production. Stunning videography in Crozier Canyon. Audio features the natural train sounds. Stereo listening adds to the feeling of being trackside. Narration is simple but enthusiastic. Beats a non-narrated by a country mile.
Yes, a map would be handy. On the other hand. The program only highlights several locations on the mainline. Mile markers are noted.
The sum total. A fine film featuring Crozier Canyon and Nelson Tunnel (rare). An enjoyable hour of BNSF by WB Video. Great for any Railfan or Model Railroader.
Rating: 5 Stars
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