At the Throttle Cab Ride Vol. 1 (DVD). The San Bernardino Subdivision —Los Angeles to San Bernardino on the BNSF.

With the camera secured to the front of an eastbound stack train and the scenic landscapes of the BNSF San Bernardino Subdivision stretching before you, you ’re “at the throttle ” and about to experience a train ride like no other! In this show, you ’ll get a truly unique, railroader ’s perspective of the 65 miles between Hobart Yard in Los Angeles and the city of San Bernardino. This line supports Amtrak, Metrolink, and heavy BNSF freight action, and you ’ll see plenty of this as you ride the rails.

Beginning with an early departure on a beautiful spring day in 2008, you ’ll leave Hobart Yard, cautiously observing the 10-mile per hour speed limit until the entire train is on the mainline and the engineer can bring the heavy train up to speed. Running southeast past Pico Rivera, Los Nietos Junction, and La Mirada to Fullerton, you ’ll get to observe the routing procedures that support the Amtrak Pacific Surfliners, westbound freights, and Metrolink commuter trains that compete for track space. Moving east past the Fullerton Station, you ’ll slip past one of three remaining Santa Fe cantilever signals and head toward the horseshoe bend in Santa Ana Canyon. At West Riverside, UP joins the BNSF rails for the trip over Cajon Pass. By the time you reach the San Bernardino Station, enough daylight remains to give you a start onto the Cajon Sub to Devore. This has been no conventional cab ride; this has been an unobstructed view of the line that few people will ever experience! Welcome to Volume 1 of “At the Throttle! ”

DVD Special Features: Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments. Full-screen (4x3) Format. No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 2 hrs. 27 min., in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxatt1
Price: 19.95 USD

At the Throttle Cab Ride Vol. 3 (DVD): Train Meets

Welcome to Pentrex's Volume 3 of At the Throttle. With our camera mounted on the lead engine of a BNSF train, we ’ll take to the rails to bring you a spectacular and unique perspective of railroading like no other! Volume 3 is dedicated to train meets, the exciting encounter of two opposing trains traveling on parallel tracks. You ’ll travel throughout Southern California to experience meets with freight, commuter, and passenger trains at a variety of locations, including the Alameda Corridor and the BNSF ’s San Bernardino and Cajon Subdivisions.

This is no conventional cab ride. As you travel the rails, you ’ll view meets from many intriguing angles. Our camera is sometimes mounted at the wheel, on the coupler, at the front of the cab, even on top of the engine! These images were not only shot during daylight; there are many fascinating night scenes as well. You ’ll see meets with Union Pacific, KCS, BNSF trains and Amtrak ’s Southwest Chief and Pacific Surfliner, plus a drag race on the climb to Summit. There ’s a good mix of motive power to savor, such as AC 4400 CWs, Dash 944 CS, GEVOs, and Amtrak ’s P42 DCs. The main thrill, however, is the feeling of being right there, just above the rails, with the ground shaking and the wind whipping as another long train slips past you. Enjoy the adventure-you ’re At the Throttle!

DVD Special Features: Chapter Menus provides instant access to program segments; Full-screen (4x3) Format; Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case; No region code; can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide.

Pentrex, 1 hour 30 minutes, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxatt3
Price: 19.95 USD

At the Throttle Cab Ride Vol. 5.

The Surfline:

At the Throttle Volume 5 takes you to Southern California ’s scenic Surfline, primarily in San Diego and southern Orange Counties, to enjoy images of railroading that few ever experience. With Pentrex's camera mounted inside and outside the cabs of several different BNSF locomotives, you ’ll get to see the road not only from the engineer ’s perspective but from other interesting angles and placements as well.

For many miles, the Surfline skirts along the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, giving riders a spectacular view of California ’s coast. You ’ll start your journey on board a San Diego-bound freight and then will make several trips in both directions over scenic portions of the line. Among the familiar landmarks you ’ll pass are the San Clemente Pier, the Carlsbad trestles, San Onofre, Oceanside, Leucadia, Del Mar, the climb up Miramar Hill, and San Diego.

For the most part, our cameras are mounted at various positions on Dash 840 CW and C44-9W locomotives hauling BNSF freights, on the lead units and also on following units. These heavy, hard working engines take us past meets with Amtrak ’s Pacific Surfliners and North County Transit District ’s Coaster and Sprinter commuter trains. At the Throttle Volume 5 is not your traditional cab ride; it ’s a totally unique journey along one of the most scenic lines in America!

Presented in Standard Definition 4x3 Format; No region code, can be played in NTSC DVD players worldwide; Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 1 hour 30 minutes; in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxatt5
Price: 22.95 USD

BNSF's Fallbridge Subdivision.

From headwaters in Canada, the Columbia River flows over twelve hundred miles to the Pacific Ocean and for many of those miles it marks the boundary between the states of Washington and Oregon. Cutting through the Cascade Mountains, the river slices through an 80-mile stretch known as the Columbia River Gorge where the basalt mountains tower up to 4,000 feet above the water. Nearby dormant volcanoes such as Mount Hood and Mount Adams add to the incredible beauty of the Gorge area.

Following the north bank of the river between Vancouver and Pasco, Washington is Burlington Northern Santa Fe's Fallbrook Subdivision. This is a prized site for railfans, offering spectacular vistas and nonstop railroading. Journey with Pentrex from Vancouver east to Maryhill along this scenic route and experience the variety of trains and motive power that ply this famous line. Enjoy scenes of Amtrak's Empire Builder and Talgo train, Swift RoadRailers, bare-table trains, trash trains, manifests, and unit grain trains. Motive power includes BNSF locomotives in Heritage I paint; a matched set of GE Dash 9s in Heritage II, pure sets of BN green power, and rare GP50s in classic Santa Fe blue-and-yellow paint. Also seen are SD40-2s, SD75s, GP38s, GP38-2s, B40-8s, B40-8Ws, and Dash 8-40CWs. The line is dotted with tunnels. You'll see many meets and great action over the swing bridge between Portland and Vancouver. For sheer beauty and interest, railroading on BNSF's Columbia River Gorge Fallbridge Sub just can't be beat!

DVD Special Features: Two stereo soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time. Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments. Full-screen (4x3) Format. No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 2 hours, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxbncrg
Price: 22.95 USD

Railroaders work hard on the Gateway Sub-a place of awesome landscapes and exciting railroad operations. This former Western Pacific highline is known for its isolation. Much of the secluded countryside is dark territory where crews run via Track Warrant Control and manually operate switches after meeting other trains.

Traveling aboard a BNSF freight train between Keddie, California and Klamath Falls, Oregon, the journey along the Inside Gateway takes you past Pit River Canyon and other remote areas accessible only by train. The ride along the former Great Northern track above Bieber is a fast-paced run through pine forests and across the semi-arid lands to the north, with stunning vistas of Mt. Lassen and Mt. Shasta in the distance.

The Gateway Sub plays an important role in BNSF's overall strategy and traffic levels are at record highs. Scenes taken from trackside and aboard the cab show the variety of trains sent over the line, crossing high trestles, passing through tunnels, crawling up steep grades, and rounding sharp curves on an incredible journey. Get ready to experience stunningly beautiful trackage while Runnin' the Highline!

DVD Special Feature: Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments. Full-screen (4x3) Format; No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 1 hour 47 minutes, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxhighline
Price: 22.95 USD

Southern California is host to a dazzling array of railfanning opportunities. Join us for a whirlwind tour of great Southern California railroading adventures.

You ’ll travel to Tehachapi Pass, Cajon Pass, San Timoteo Canyon, Colton, Fullerton, Wilmington, San Clemente, Plaster City, Campo, Jacumba, the Salton Sea, Cadiz, and more. The railroads you ’ll see there include BNSF, Union Pacific, Amtrak, Coaster, Arizona & California, Trona, San Joaquin Valley, Pacific Harbor Line, Carrizo Gorge, U.S. Gypsum narrow gauge, Fillmore & Western, Orange Empire Railway Museum, and the San Diego Railroad Museum.

Extra treats include the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey circus train at Tehachapi Loop, a special train of wind-powered generating equipment and a train of military equipment in San Timoteo Canyon, and a Swift RoadRailer train. Modern high-horsepower locomotives from BNSF and UP abound, and you ’ll also enjoy the sights of motive power from Soo Line, CSX, CN, KCS, MRL, and NS. Sound like fun Southern California Rails is that and then some! From the producers of Train Meets-Double the Action and Specials. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 1 hour 25 minutes, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxscr
Price: 22.95 USD

Order both Southern California Rails Volumes 1 & 2 DVDs and SAVE!

This is a limited quantity sale. Receive both Southern California Rails DVDs for less than the retail price of one!

Pentrex, 3 hours and 45 minutes of programming, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxscrset
Price: 44.95 USD

BNSF's Employee Appreciation Special.

* See the SP Daylight 4449 in black paint!
* Witness big steam over Stevens Pass!
* Ride aboard the train along scenic Puget Sound!
* Catch dozens and dozens of spectacular runbys!

Thrill to the sight of big steam conquering the Pacific Northwest as SP Daylight 4449 takes to the rails once more!

The mighty 4449 was painted black with BNSF decals to head up a BNSF Employee Appreciation Special in July, 2000. Running in excursions over former Burlington Northern trackage, the Daylight treated enthusiastic throngs of spectators to the sights and sounds of thundering steam power.

Pentrex was on the spot, capturing exciting scenes throughout the train's extensive route. Starting in Vancouver, Washington, we follow the train across the state and into British Columbia, Canada, and Idaho, visiting the cities of Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, and Vancouver, B.C. A special highlight is a ride aboard the train along the Puget Sound, from Balmer Yard in Seattle to Everett.

You'll see the EAS traveling over Stevens Pass - what an awesome sight that is! - and at Skykomish and exiting Cascade Tunnel. Continuing eastward, the train stops at Wenatchee and Spokane, then crosses the long bridge over Lake Pend Oreille on its way to Sandpoint, Idaho.

Dozens and dozens of runbys fill the screen with scenic images of steam railroading. There's also plenty of freight and passenger train action along the route, including Amtrak's Talgo trains.

DVD Special Features: Bonus footage: 15 additional minutes, not available in the VHS version, featuring diesel freight and Amtrak action in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Two stereo soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time. Full-screen (4x3) Format. No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case. Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.

Pentrex, 100 minutes plus 15 minutes bonus footage, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxsapn
Price: 22.95 USD

12 Hours on 4 Discs! Over 500 Trains!

From the great San Bernardino Valley to the high desert community of Barstow lies one of the busiest and most scenic mainlines in the country. At just over 81 miles in length, the BNSF Cajon Sub is a powerful artery that plays an integral role in moving trains to and from Southern California. With its stiff climb over Cajon Pass, endless flow of traffic, and vistas of stark beauty, the Cajon Sub is a place of limitless photo opportunities for railroad photographers.

Pentrex takes you on a journey of epic proportions across this railroading hot spot. For close to five years, leaving almost no mile undocumented, filming over 500 trains during winter snow storms and summer heat, we searched out incredible photo locations to take you into the heart of this line as it ’s never been seen before!

BNSF, Union Pacific, and Amtrak deliver nonstop thrills here. These trains are covered on the Mojave Desert between Barstow and Victorville as well as on the challenging Pass. We also capture the action on Union Pacific ’s Colton-Palmdale Cutoff as it parallels the BNSF on Cajon Pass. You ’ll see numerous trains with foreign power leading, along with other surprises such as passenger specials and Grand Canyon Railway steam engines and tenders riding on flatcars. Plus, you ’ll catch sight of the early stages of new mainline construction and tunnel daylighting projects as well. There ’s so much to see!

On Discs One and Two you ’ll explore the lines in detail from San Bernardino to Barstow. Discs Three and Four take you back to San Bernardino with all new footage. None of the images you see here have been used in any other production. This is 12 hours of all new material! You won ’t want to miss a second of our blockbuster presentation, The Ultimate Cajon Subdivision!

DVD Special Features: Bonus Map provides additional information and timetable. Two stereo soundtracks, one with the natural train sounds, the other with narration added. The viewer can switch the narration on or off at any time. Chapter Menus provide instant access to program segments. Full-screen (4x3) Format. No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 12 hours on 4 Discs, in Color with Stereo Sound and Narration. pxultc
Price: 28.95 USD

Double The Action! We all feel pretty lucky when we're able to photograph two trains meeting each other. Sometimes it's the result of careful planning, but more often it's just plain luck. Over two years went into the filming of Train Meets-Double The Action, and the results are simply spectacular! Every scene gives you two trains meeting or passing each other.

All the sites shown here are located in Southern California. The majority are on Cajon Pass, a dynamite setting for exciting train action. You'll see side-by-side running as the trains battle the grades of Cajon, always a thrilling sight. Each locale is identified by on-screen graphics, but not until you've had a chance to see if you can figure out the exact location first! There's a huge variety of motive power and equipment to be seen. BNSF locomotives in Heritage II colors are plentiful. You'll also see motive power in various paint schemes from Union Pacific (including the new UP design with the American flag proudly waving), Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, Burlington Northern, Cotton Belt, CSX, and others. Doublestacks, piggybacks, auto racks, mixed freight, and some passenger trains are shown. The trains do the talking in this show, as there is minimal narration to interfere with the throaty growls of hardworking engines or squealing flanges. On-screen graphics keep you well informed about the locations you see.

All four seasons of the year are represented, even winter scenes showing snow on Cajon. With the camera poised to catch the movements from interesting angles and meets galore, this is one show every railfan should see!

DVD Special Feature: Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments. Full-screen (4x3) Format No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide. Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case.

Pentrex, 48 minutes, in Color with Stereo Sound. pxtmda
Price: 22.95 USD