High Tech Monorails (2 Disc Set)
Product ID: 22539119
To see a preview of High Tech Monorails go to RAKproducitons.net Experience this mesmerizing and efficient technology in some of the most exotic locations around the globe where monorails have found new life. From the 311 mph magnetically levitated monorail in Shanghai to the 100 year old Victorian Schwebebahn monorail in Germany. Learn how monorails are built and tested in Bombardier's monorail factory in Canada, see the world's first hybrid diesel monorail in Kuala Lumpur and find out why Los Angeles declined a free 40 mile monorail system the city so desperately needs. Experience the storied past and spectacular future of this promised transporter who's time has finally arrived. This 2 disc Directors Select Edition includes the original uncut broadcast version that has aired on major networks around the world plus hours of spectacular never before seen bonus features including the directors and cinematographers commentary, Numerous extended and deleted acts, 10 photo galleries, Ride the rails (a cockpit view of 7 featured monorails through there complete routes) and much more.
G**F
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The documentary itself is great however this 2 DVD set is a joke! The main feature is a one hour program that was aired on TV recently. With the commercials removed this was probably between 45 and 50 minutes. That is all that is on Disk one! Disk two contains some out takes and a few photos all of which could have fit easily on a single 2 hr DVD! If you think owning the TV documentary is worth this price you will be happy. If you are expecting more, save your money. The 2 DVD description is very misleading as it pertains to how much footage you are actually getting. It is like buying two one gallon milk containers only to find they are half full.
A**S
High tec monorail dvd feedback
Just bought this on amazon and as i am a huge fan of monorails and their is not much info out there and dvds. This is a very big must have for any fan that loves monorails andis interested in the technology. I strongly recommend this dvd for anyone that is a fan and i thank the maker in making something that is different. Adam (Australia)
M**T
Excellent video
This is an excellent video - If the future is high speed rail the monorail would be the next logical step. I was fascinated to learn that they have been around for so long. This is a very good source of information past and present. I found this video to be very entertaining as well as enlightening.
A**N
A very cool history and future look at monorails
This is a very cool documentary.I got this because I like the monorail at Disneyland.I had no idea that the concept of the monorail has been around for a lot longer.This make me want to travel to these places and ride them myself.
M**I
Great Documentary
This documentary is great. Anyone interested in technology, engineering, politics, public policy, city planning, mass transit, or trains will like this movie. Residents of Los Angeles will be interested to see how and why L.A is so far behind other metropolitan cities across the world when it comes to public transit. This movie digs up a lot historical facts that any history/politics buff will appreciate.
M**K
Entertaining and Educational
This documentary does a great job of depicting the history of monorails and how the technology has been developed for modern use today. In addition, the cinematography is first rate with some great shoots of the high speed monorail in Shanghai, which can travel 300 MPH. I would highly recommend this documentary for anyone who is interested in transit and its alternatives.
R**N
Great Documentary!
I saw this at a screening the director had and really enjoyed it. But be warned, if you're from Los Angeles you'll be really annoyed at how messed-up our public transportation system is here compared to what it SHOULD be!
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