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Welcome to the American
Video Store for rare German Movies and Old ZDF volksmusik shows.
Please note:
All video tapes are in the American NTSC VHS video
format
and will play on all VCR's in North America. We are closing out all of our
VHS inventory. This will be your last chance to obtain these beautiful ZDF
music videos and hundreds of classic German movies and heimatfilme. Due to
the limited demand in the USA, most of these movies will unfortunately never
be available on DVD in America.
Once our videos are gone, they're gone!!!
We have drastically reduced the prices on over 2000 video titles closeout.
Make sure to buy these classics while supply lasts.
On all VHS clouseout prices we will
send you a new or previously viewed tape.
Our railroad-travel videos bring the world into your home,
in glorious color,
with narration and often music. Experience the beauty and grandeur
of the world's greatest cities and countries and learn about
their people, culture, and history. Entertaining and educational.
Perfect for travelers and would-be travelers of all ages. Enjoy your trip.
Closeout SALE of all railroad videos.
For 30 day rental just call 1-800-252-1957 Central Standard time.
Southern Germany and Black Forest
English language, ca. 55 min. - We visit a number of picturesque places such
as Wuerzburg, Rothenburg o.d. Tauber, Augsburg, Freiburg and Konstanz. Typical
is Fuessen with its baroque church and Munich with its beer gardens and the
famous Marienplatz.
| Order # RR 2006E Out of print. No longer available.. |
| Order # RR 20091 Out of print. | |
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Steam in India
English language, ca. 70 min. - Every day about 15
million Indians depend on trains for transportation, leaving the camel as second-place
competitor in the dust. With holy monkeys on the tracks and non-paying passengers
on top of the trains, timetables are an enigma in India. Today there are still
several different track sizes and more than 4,000 steam locomotives on over
37,000 miles of tracks.
| Order # RR 20086 Out of print. | |
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| Order # RR 20090 Out of print. | |
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| Order # PK 20084 Out of print. No longer available. |
| Order # RR 20085 Out of print. | |
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Steam Splendor in Saxony
English language, ca. 60 min. - Here are seven steam beauties, lovingly maintained
by the German Reichsbahn and operated in regular service in a special week-long
festival. Dresden's magnificent, arching train shed is our point of departure
for the Pacific 03-001. Our journey will take us along the countryside through
Saxony to Bautzen and Goerlitz, plus branch lines around Luben. These shiny
locos, resplendent in jet black and crimson, comprise six different wheel configurations
of six, eight, and ten driving wheels. Several are tank engines with the tender
attached which German railway engineers used frequently in their varied service
requirements.
| Order # RR 20115 Out of print. No longer available. |
Switzerland by Train
English language, ca. 30 min. - A guide to the Swiss travel system. The Swiss
travel system can easily take you from snow-covered peaks to subtropical palm
groves, from pastoral lake shores to modern cities, on scenic excursions through
Switzerland. Produced in fife segments: The Swiss Travel System - This is Switzerland
- Special trips and sightseeing - How to use the system - Summary.
*No longer available
Swiss Glacier Revisited
ca. 60 min. - Ccome along and join us for a 185 mile autumn journey that will
dazzle you with breathtaking views of Switzerland's world famous mountainous
landscapes. The cameras are set up along the main line and in the cab, as the
Glacier Express winds its way from St. Moritz to Zermatt, which is truly one
of the most beautiful rail routes in Switzerland, if not in the whole world.
Extensive sight-seeing along the route and a visit to the "Glacier Express
Restaurant", highly regarded even by hard-to-please gourmets, are just
some of the many nice extras this beautiful video offers..
| Order # TR 20093 Out of print. | |
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Swiss Rail: The Davos Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - The unmatched beauty of Switzerland's mountain
railways is celebrated in this journey from Landquart to Filisur on the Rhaetian
Railway's Davos Line. We visit the exclusive resorts of Klosters and Davos and
travel through the beautiful Landquart and Landwasser river valleys, pausing
en route to enjoy the conclusion of the centenary celebration of the Rhaetian
steam locomotive's inaugural run. #AM 171 - Sold out
Swiss Rail: The MOB Railway
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey on the Montreux to Zweisimmen line
takes us through some of Switzerland's most majestic lake and mountain scenery
and provides an opportunity to visit the famous resorts of Montreux and Gstaad.
We enjoy a nostalgic steam rice at the Blonay-Chamby railway preservation museum
and pause to watch a traditional cheese maker at work.
| Order # AM 8018 Out of print. No longer available. |
Swiss Rail: The Arosa Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - A summertime journey along the Rhaetian Railway's
Arosa Line is the perfect way to experience the unrivalled beauty of the Swiss
mountain railway system. Traveling between Chur and Arosa takes us through the
unusual landscape of the Schanfigg valley, passing traditional wooden chalets
and beautiful wild flowers. The high altitude rail line negotiates spectacular
turns, tunnels, and river passage ways, arriving at the exclusive high-mountain
resort of Arosa, the final destination in this captivating journey.
| Order # AM 198 Out of print. No longer available.. |
Swiss Rail: The Bruening Line, Part 1
English language, ca. 50 min. - The first part of the journey on the SSB's sole
narrow-gauge railway begins in the famous resort of Interlaken. From there,
we travel along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Brienz to the charming village
of Meiringen. The journey stops for several interesting diversions, which include
a close-up look at the lake steamers, a visit to local woodcarvers, a ride on
the Brienz-Rothorn Steam cog railway and a tour of the fascinating collection
of old houses at Ballenberg. #AM 201 - Sold out
Swiss Rail: The Bruening Line, Part 2
English language, ca. 50 min. - The splendor of lakeland Switzerland provides
the setting for the second part of our journey on the SSB-Bruenig Line's narrow-gauge
railway. The journey starts again in Meiringen, using a cog system to make the
climb over the Bruenig pass. The descent through the magnificent countryside
asses sparkling lakes and provides a visit to the canton of Sarnen and its baroque
open-air parliament. A tour of Lucerne's old quarter and the railway section
of the Swiss National Transport Museum make a perfect ending for this journey.
#AM 8021 - Sold out
Swiss Rail: The Emmental Railways
English language, ca. 50 min. - The mountains of the Swiss Jura are the starting
point for a rail adventure that passes through the heartland of the lush Emmental
region and on to the glorious scenery of the Bernese Oberland. Some of the delightful
diversions along the way include the scenic chairlift at Weissenstein, the historic
town of Solothurn, a tour of Burgdorf's medieval castle and museum of music,
and a close-up look at one of the EBT's surviving steam locomotives.
| Order # AM 228 $19.95 | |
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Swiss Rail: The Appenzell Railway
English language, ca. 50 min. - The railway company of Canton Appenzell runs
its narrowline through some of the most beautiful countryside in the land. The
journey begins at Gossau and passes through fertile woodlands, stopping at the
historic towns of Herisau and Appenzell. Farther on, we take the branch line
to Wasserauen and a trip up the majestic Santis mountain. At Gais, a cog railway
takes us over the mountain ridge and into the Rhine valley. Journey's end is
at the ancient city of St. Gallen, once one of Europe's major monastic centers.
#AM 236 - Sold out
Swiss Rail: The Bodensee-Toggenburg
English language, ca. 50 min. - The Bodensee-Toggenburg Railway runs through
northeastern Switzerland's lush countryside from the mountains of the Toggenburg
region to the sparkling blue waters of the Bodensee, also known as Lake Constance.
Beginning on the shores of Lake Zurich, we pass through mountains and valleys
before arriving at the historic village of Lichtensteig. Later we join a wedding
party on a restored steam traing. The line continues through spectacular countryside
with a visit to Switzerland's highest railway viaduct, before journey's end
at the port of Romanshorn on the lovely shores of the Bodensee. #AM 244 - Sold
out
Swiss Rail: Gotthard Line, (North) Part 1
English language, ca. 50 min. - Zuerich is the starting point of this captivating
journey through the center of Switzerland. After a run beside Lakes Zuerich,
Zug and Lucerne, we break the journey to look around the old town of Zug, and
to visit the Victorinox factory in Schwyz, where the famous Swiss Army Knives
are made. The history of the Gotthard line and its locomotives takes us to the
depot at Erstfeld, now home to one of the surviving "Crocodiles."
After Erstfeld the line begins to climb steeply, twisting and turning around
the village of Wassen, whose church is a famous vantage point for railway enthusiasts.
We end our journey at Goeschenen, where we leave the train to look at the Gotthard
Pass road and follow the old horse-drawn postcoach to the summit. #AM 317 -
Sold out
Swiss Rail: Gotthard Line, (South) Part 2
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey begins at the southernmost tip of
Switzerland passing by the blue waters of Lake Lugano. Along the way we stop
to visit some of the many attractions of the region, including the Monte Generoso
rack railway and the Swiss miniature model village. We admire some impressive
historic castles in the city of Bellinzona and enjoy spectacular mountain scenery.
The climb to the summit includes two sets of fascinating spiral tunnels, marvels
of railroad engineering. Other treats include a ride on an E3/3 ex-Gotthard
steam locomotive at Mendrisio. We round off this compelling journey on the Gotthard
Line with a look at the Gotthard tunnel excavation at Airolo. #AM 325 - Sold
out
Swiss Rail: BLS Loetschberg Line
English language, ca. 50 min. - Our journey on the Bern-Loetschberg-Simplon
(BLS) line begins at the important town of Brig, near the Italian border. Immediately,
we climb up he steep side of the Rhone valley towards the Alpine divide at Goppenstein.
After the impressive summit tunnel, we descend into the lush Kander valley,
stopping to visit a traditional wooden box maker. At Spiez, on the shore of
sparkling Lake Thun, we break our journey for a visit to the local castle. A
side trip to the popular resort town of Interlaken introduces us to the history
of the Loetschberg line, leading us back to a stop at the BLS depot at Spiez.
The rail jouney ends at the historic town of Thun, where we board a lovingly-restored
BLS paddle steamer for an excursion down the lake. #AM 333 - Sold out
Swiss Rail: The Bernina Express
English language, ca. 52 min. - The Bernina Express runs from the breathtaking
Engadine Valley with its string of glacial lakes, through the awesome peaks
of the Swiss Alps, to the lush, vineyard-covered slopes of Italy. Enjoy the
thrills of horse racing on ice at the fashionable resort of St. Moritz. Journey
through the deep January snow as the Rhaetian Railway climbs to its summit in
the Alps. Pause at Poschiavo, the region's principal settlement, to take in
the elegant homes and peaceful squares. Filled with breathtaking views of Switzerland's
changing seasons and Italy's enticing countryside, this program promises an
impressive guide to the region's popular travel destinations. #AM 701 - Sold
out
Swiss Rail: The Engadine Line
English language, Ca 51 min. - From the world-famous St. Moritz to the spa town
of Scuol, this train journey rolls through the Engadine Valley, highlighting
many of the area's lesser-known attractions. Witness the sport of skijoring,
a combination of horse racing and skiing, which takes place every year at the
luxurious resort of St. Moritz. Glimpse at the peaks of the Swiss National Park,
a glorious wildlife have that was once home to dinosaurs. Visit the medieval
castle of Tarasp, which offers a commanding view of the region from its perch
on top of a crag. With a look at the history of the Rhaetian Railway, this program
features visits to numerous villages and remote spots atop this breathtaking
valley. #AM 702 - Sold out
| Order # RR 20095 Out of print. | |
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Thueringian Steam Spectacular
English language, ca. 70 min. - Enjoy the thrill of live steam in regular daily
operation. For three days in April 1991 the Deutsche Reichsbahn (East German
Railway) operated six magnificent, meticulously maintained steam beauties on
40 regularly scheduled trains in Thueringia, a breathtakingly beautiful region
in the eastern part of Germany. The locomotives are 4-6-2s (one of which was
the fastest steam engine ever built - along with England's Mallard - and capable
of 112 mph) and a muscular, powerful 2-10-2 built for the steepest mountain
grades. This exacting video, made by the finest expert German technicians, captures
the thrill of riding in steam cabs where you can observe for yourself the nuts
and bolts and the finely polished brass gauges operated by the engineers and
firemen.
| Order # RR 20114 Out of print. | |
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Im Wandel der Zeiten, 150 Years German Railroad Festival
in Nuernberg
ca. 55 min. - Geburtstagsfeier der Deutschen Eisenbahn, Nuernberg 1985. Den
150. Jahrestag der Eroeffnung der ersten deutschen Eisenbahnstrecke von Nuernberg
nach Fuerth am 7. Dezember 1835 beging die Deutsche Bundesbahn mit einer eindrucksvollen
Festveranstaltung in Nuernberg. Hier bot sich dem begeisterten Besucher eine
Parade von Zuegen, die ihn 150 Jahre Eisenbahngeschichte nachvollziehen liess.
| Order # PK 20009 Out of print. | |
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