The viewer is treated to closeups of the trains operation. Canadian rockies express by train holiday railbookers. The first of these is the 1952 animated the romance of transportation in canada 11 min. Rocky railway easy vbs 2020 vacation bible school group. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the. Directed by canadian filmmaker stephen low, it features the canadian pacific railway s restored 464 h1b hudson steam locomotive 2816. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first.
Rocky mountain express not only shows the canadian rockies in all their glory, but it also demonstrates what its like to ride on the empress, aka the canadian pacific 2816, a restored train. Shooting began in 2006 and continued intermittently over the next five years, primarily on the main line between calgary and vancouver, with the cooperation of the cpr. Rocky mountain express imax documentary clip in hdr. This is the other classic location for illustrations of trains crossing canada. Rocky mountain express 2011 stream and watch online. Kindled in childhood, lows love of highfidelity cinema and his fascination with the steam locomotive have come together in the new productiona giant screen experience that brings alive the magic and drama of the steam age for audiences of all ages. This documentary propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and highlights the adventure of building a nearly impossible transcontinental railway. These packages are perfect for a shorter itinerary as they offer a taste of western canada and the canadian rockies in just 23 days.
Following the railroad tracks as they were laid for the canadian pacific railways transcontinental trains in the late 1900s and early 20th century, the film is beautifully photographed and offers a concise, easytofollow narration. It is an attractive part of the country and this film is the next best thing to seeing it for yourself dvdtalk, july 2, 2016. The film is set near the end of the american civil war filmink magazine called it a hidden gem, one of flynns best westerns. Rocky mountain express trailer movie trailers and videos. About locomotive cpr 2816 the empress locomotive 2816 is a class h1b hudsontype locomotive built by montreal locomotive works in december 1930. In rocky mountain express we follow canadian pacific 2816 the empress, a restored steam engine from the 1930s, along the cpr line through the mountains from vancouver to calgary in summertime. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the. This documentary film tells the story of railroad construction across canada in the late 1800s, tracing progress westward from vancouver and through nearly impassable mountain ranges. The locomotive features plastic construction, motor, plastic drive rods, an operating headlight, metal wheels and axles. With errol flynn, patrice wymore, scott forbes, guinn big boy williams. Retracing the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816, the film.
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The train now runs through a wide flat valley full of pines the rocky mountain trench. I just went on the internet to rocky mountain express movie website to find this movie is not in 3d,see for yourself search rockymoutainexpressmovie to go to website. The 2816 worked with the top passenger trains of the 1930s between winnipeg and calgary and. Make the most of your time in western canada and the canadian rockies with these packages that feature extra days of sightseeing. Each day at rocky railway vbs, kids track through fieldtested rotations that reinforce relevant bible points and immerse kids in new adventures. The film presents an alpine odyssey of heroic human drama and epic engineering involved in the conception and construction of the canadian pacific railway cpr, the nations first. Rocky mountain express is a culmination of filmmaker stephen lows remarkable 30year career shaping films for the giant screen. Durango train ride to silverton colorado hidef duration. Rocky mountaineer prices 2020 canadian rockies trains. Sightseeing tours andor car rentals in the rockies. Eventful movies is your source for uptodate rocky mountain express information, showtimes, trailers, photos, and cast information. In california during the civil war, a confederate patrol and a union troop must set their differences aside in order to survive a sioux attack.
A history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steamtrain ride through the canadian rockies. Big haulers rocky mountain express bachmann complete and. Railroad fans will want to seek out a copy of shout. Parents need to know that rocky mountain express is a 45minute documentary made for imax screens, now available on dvd.
Rocky mountain express 2011 stream and watch online a history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam train ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express imax theatrical trailer youtube. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey. We are pleased to announce the return of the rocky mountain express using two of the original streamlined union pacific passenger cars. The viewer is treated to closeups of the train s operation and views of the stunning landscape, consisting mostly of pristine mountains, passes and. As the film unfolds, the kinetic train journey is punctuated with richly animated 3d maps.
Originally shown in imax theaters and shot in 70mm, this short film is part documentary, part travelogue, and part nature film telling the story of canadas first railway to cross the rockies. Prepare for the days adventure by singing fun songs and meeting adventurous bible memory buddies. This documentary propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates. The film weaves together spectacular imax aerial cinematography, archival. Rocky mountain express is a culmination of filmmaker stephen lows. He loved the history behind the making of the railroad and hopes to see a lot of the beautiful places. It also stars patrice wymore, who married flynn in 1950. Stephen lows rocky mountain express is a love letter to trains and those who love them, as well as a testament to one of the great railroads of the industrial age, the legendary canadian pacific. Call us if you have questions about prices or want to put together your own itinerary. Rocky mountain express official trailer hd youtube. Rocky mountain express is a 45minute imax film released in the fall of 2011. The film was shot in 15 perforation70 mm film, using a helicopter and gyro stabilized camera mount as well as a variety of engine and train mounts.
Rocky mountain is a 1950 western film directed by william keighley and starring errol flynn. Rocky mountain express 2011 a history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam train ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express propels audiences on a steam train journey through the breathtaking vistas of the canadian rockies and relates the epic adventure of building the nations first transcontinental railway. Its construction was led by william cornelius van horne, and its story is an epic tale of ingenuity, willpower, engineering, and sheer human endurance. A history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam train ride through the canadian rockies. Included are the locomotive, tender, boxcar, caboose, 12 curved track sections, 2 straight track sections, and a transformer.
The completion of the canadian pacific railway cpr in 1885 ranks among the greatest engineering feats in history. The vistas are stunning and the treecovered mountains and cool, flowing rivers are absolutely beautiful. Rocky mountain express 2011 rocky mountain express. Retrace the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816 as you see breathtaking vistas of the west from spectacular aerial cinematography. Rocky mountain express 2011 cast and crew a history of the nations first transcontinental railway accompanies a steam train ride through the canadian rockies. Rocky mountain express 2011 cast and crew moviefone.
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