Description

Volume 1:  Tennessee Pass is the highest railroad mainline in the continental United States. We examine the westbound route of this vanishing line from Pueblo to Minturn, Colorado. Trackside shots and cab rides catch the spectacular scenery and hard working ACs all along the line. Don’t miss these ACs in action through the Royal Gorge, Tennessee Pass, and down the 3% grades on the west side, with the sounds of dynamics whining.

Volume 2: Volume 2 captures train activity during all four breath-taking seasons on this mainline. We see helpers are necessary to assist trains up the gruelling 3% grade on the western side, and we take a look at some of the foreign power used on this Southern Pacific line. We also visit Minturn terminal, and ride along in the cab from Minturn to the Pass. Incredible machines and spectacular scenery on a disappearing line.

Running time Volume 1: 49 minutes and Volume 2: 81 minutes