Producer: Pentrex
Locations: Vancouver, Maryhill, Fallbridge Jct.
Timeframe: 2005
Length: 2 hours
Source: Will Holloway
BNSF’s Fallbridge subdivision is the subject. The area along the Columbia River is scenic for over 100 miles. Cascade Mountains are beautiful. The river divides the States of Oregon and Washington. Volume 1 covers BNSF. The second volume is the Union Pacific side. Coverage is from Vancouver, Washington to Pasco.
A wide variety of locomotives. BNSF, Burlington Northern, Santa Fe and Amtrak liveries. There are many locations. Tunnels are plentiful.
A single DVD. Fullscreen 4×3 aspect ratio. Live environmental audio.
Main Chapter Menu with a unique style. It appears like. train ticket. Hidden chapter advance function. On-screen graphics. On/ off narration. Maps are included. David Drui narrates the program. Preview section.
To the Trains… 👉
This line tour begins in Vancouver. BNSF 4622 backs over the bridge. The relettered BNSF 2082 waits for clearance. Meanwhile, Amtrak announcements are heard at the Vancouver Station over the public address.
Just off the bridge is Vancouver Station. A solid set of BN green and black. BNSF 2082/2898/3116/2720 make this lash-up. Northbound.
Two Amtrak trains are on the bridge. Empire Builder going to Columbia River Gorge and Coast Starlight to Seattle is at the right. Both trains will stop at Vancouver Station.
Amtrak scene that resembles a picture postcard. East of Stevenson.
Amtrak 27. Empire Builder Portland Section blasts by the stopped BNSF freight in a siding at Stevenson.
At Home Valley. The Cascade Mountains are high in the background. BNSF engines haul a long Swift RoadRailer.
A matched lash-up of BNSF GE locos in Heritage Two paint exit Tunnel Five. Engine 4614 leads a Manifest freight.
The Basalt Columns are a notable formation and are seen right up to the Columbia River here. BNSF mixed freight.
A scene for the Model Railroaders at Lyle. Tunnel #11 at right is along the river. Meanwhile, an adjacent highway tunnel is empty on the left.
West of Avery, Washington in the Columbia River Gorge. A faded BNSF 4461 (C44-9W) is slowly approaching with a double-stack. Whitecaps on the river signal windy conditions. Checkout the snow covered Mt. Hood in the background.
Fallbridge is a highlight feature within this program.
There are multiple angles and scenes on both sides of the river. Includes some Union Pacific action. Here is a complete view with a BNSF freight.
Fallbridge with BNSF 4745 and two Santa Fe Warbonnets about to cross on the bridge.
Columbia River Gorge Volume 1
The North Bank of the Columbia River is the BNSF route covered here. Union Pacific on the opposite side is covered in Volume 2. The Columbia River Gorge is stunning to see. Cascade Mountains often dominate the backgrounds.
Pentrex has a fine quality program. Excellent Videography. A fine soundtrack. Informative narration by Dave Drui.
Wide variety of locomotives. Some Union Pacific operates on the south bank. Assorted Amtrak passenger trains. Bridges, the Columbia River and some nature scenes.
A great choice for most any Railfan. Some memorable scenes for Model Railroaders. Just enough Amtrak is interspersed with additional action. This is a must have for BNSF people. An enjoyable release from Pentrex.
Rating: 5 Stars
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