Countdown to Merger
"Santa Fe's Marceline Subdivision"
Originally released in 1996. Countdown to Merger is a documentary film. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
With just six days remaining before Santa Fe was to be merged with the Burlington Northern, Pentrex set out to do something special to mark the occasion. It was decided to document these last few days of Santa Fe's independence by capturing the action along the Marceline Subdivision. Starting at Fort Madison, Iowa, we began a trek that took us across the isolated Missouri hills and river valleys toward Kansas City. Experiencing all types of weather, we had our share of both sunshine and rain as we relentlessly sought out photo locations along the double-tracked line. Step by step, and day by day, we made our way toward Kansas City, arriving there on the afternoon of Santa Fe's last full day, September 21, 1995.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Pentrex
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Countdown to Merger about?
With just six days remaining before Santa Fe was to be merged with the Burlington Northern, Pentrex set out to do something special to mark the occasion. It was decided to document these last few d...
How long is Countdown to Merger?
Countdown to Merger has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Countdown to Merger released?
Countdown to Merger was released on December 13, 1996 in theaters.