VARIOUS-THE BLUE TRAIN

Product Id: RDVD0101
Rating: G
Category: Special Int
Manufacture: SONY/RAJON

Title World Class Trains: The Blue Train
Artist: Not Available
Genre: Documentary
Format: 1DVD
Release Date: 23/08/2002
Region: ALL, PAL
Duration: 55 mins approx
Disc Format: DVD5
Audio Content: Dolby Digital
Screen Format: 4:3
Colour Mode: Colour


Description:
A journey by what must be the most luxurious train in the world, The Blue Train is a return to an era of chivalry and social grace. An era where only the select boarded the gleaming coaches of the fabled Blue Train for an elegant journey across enigmatic Africa, cosseted in unique luxury and style. In the past 18 months the train has been totally refurbished. Floors resplendent in gold and Italian marble, air conditioning, private television and your own professional butler all add to the indulgent pleasure of this splendid train.

The Blue Train is part of 6 titles in the World Class Trains Series. Each programme contains a complete study of the locomotive and rolling stock and its livery, including a brief resume of each locomotive’s history, accompanied by the breathtaking scenery of the journey. Including scenes on the footplate with the driver, a tour of each train by the guard, through the accommodation and facilities on board and a guided look at the scenery and locations en route.

The programmes are recorded with digital cameras to give a “filmic” feel of glorious colour and picture postcard shots, with Dolby Surround Sound.