Santa Fe's line across the summit of Raton Pass, in northern New Mexico, generates one of the greatest shows in modern railroading. The pass is so challenging that loaded coal trains have to be separated into two sections and lugged across the grade behind the railroad's newest and highest horsepower diesel locomotives. Three units pull and three more push on the rear, throttles wide open, lifting the loads over the mountain. Amtrak's Southwest Chief uses this line, and its high-speed streamliners are brought to a crawl as they contend with Raton's three-and-a-half percent grade. You'll ride along with the crew in the cab of an AMD-103 on the journey from Trinidad, Colorado, to Raton, New Mexico. There are surprises in store for the crew on this trip, especially when the train stalls on the steep climb! There's plenty of freight action, too. Santa Fe's manifest H-BALJ is seen straining up the railroad's highest mountain pass. The struggle of brute force power is an a awesome sight as these diesels dig in for the torturous climb, grinding their way up the mountain. Here is the complete story of today's Raton Pass. On-board scenes, detailed maps, and action-filled runbys set against the beautiful mountain vistas are presented for you to savor and enjoy. Raton Pass - King Coal, The Chief and the BALJ brings you an exciting look at a serious stretch of Western railroading. 90 Minutes In Color with Live Audio and Narration Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case Produced by Pentrex 1994 RATON PASS VHS RATONVHS$39.95 Anchor Videos 3 Cedar Drive Montague, NJ 07827 Info: (973) 293-7788 Order: (800) 511-4140