by Herron Rail Video 56 mins * colour * narration

Regular Price £ 21

by Herron Rail Video 56 mins * colour * narration

Regular Price £ 21

In addition to seeing Hudsons on the Cincinnati to Chicago line, we also see a few glimpses of them at Toledo and Bellefontaine, plus we see quite a few Mohawks on passenger trains north of Cincinnati around Sharon Yard. We even see a Niagara or two around Cincinnati.

Freight action is seen around the area north from Cincinnati to Sharonville, including several transfer freights, and the L&N transfers to Decoursey Yard in Kentucky. There is also hump yard and switching shots, as well as roundhouse and turntable action.

The last segment includes freights west of Cincinnati, including the trains passing through B&O's Storrs Yard, and over course Riverside yard. This was nearly all 4-8-2 territory, with some 2-8-2 helpers. As we proceed west we see several chases along River Road, and see helpers at Valley Junction, another location where helpers were attached for the climb to Sunman via Guilford Hill. Also we see a train coming off the Whitewater Valley line at Valley Junction as well as a meet with a Hudson on a passenger train.

Included is information regarding the years built, and retirement dates of engines. This is where NYC steam ended. Like 95% of all old steam film, there was never any audio recorded. Therefore we have included a wealth of informative narration, and appropriate music. These are not top of the line quality commercial films, but rather home movies. However, it is interesting material, and better to be seen by those who appreciate the subject matter, than to have it sit in the closet.

by Greg Scholl 65 mins * colour * narration

Regular Price £ 16

This is home territory for us, as we live in Batavia, Ohio 22 miles east of Cincinnati, so we know the railroad, and therefore bring you the highlight locations of each run.

In addition there was an original video tape that was lost at the time of the 1995 release, and later located. This additional 14 minutes of a 611 run is included as bonus material at the end of the DVD program without narration, but includes scene location graphics. This shows portions of a Kenova to Cincinnati excursion in June of 1993.

Great steam action abounds throughout this collectors edition which will provide a lifetime of pleasure and "Memories of Norfolk & Western 611"

A must for every steam train enthusiast!

by Greg Scholl 74 mins * colour * narration

Regular Price £ 16

This footage is all 16mm film originals, and shot by Perry Becker of Minnesota. We have also included a few minutes of the nearby shortline Duluth and Northeastern Railway, that was shot by Maynard Laing during the same period as the Becker Films. All of the films have sound added by us. As with most films there was none that was shot on the film. However, we used audio that we had from 1958-59 visits recorded by Elwin Purington, that we also used on the DM&IR Yellowstones programme. All the audio on this Steam Variety program that shows Yellowstones, has Authentic Yellowstone audio with those scenes. Other locomotives may not be authentic to their classes, but in most cases the scenes don't matter that much, since they are slow switching moves. The Duluth and North Eastern Audio is authentic also, since it was recorded about the time they were there.

As mentioned there are few excursion scenes shown, including one in 1961 which had two Yellowstones running on two separate excursions on the exact same day. One was from Two Harbors and one from Duluth. We see shots from both, which had Yellowstones 224 and 225 on the different excursion trains.

by Greg Scholl 44 mins * colour * narrated

Continuing with Donald J. Krofta's Steam & Diesel on the B&O, this second volume has more of his classic 1950's footage of B&O steam in the 1950's plus colorful diesel footage as B&O turned into the Chessie System in the 1970's and the Chessie Steam Special as it visited northern Ohio in 1977. Along the way, you'll get a touch of Erie-Lackawanna, Conrail, and one scene of Amtrak's Cardinal.

The 1950's steam action takes place at Deshler, Attica Junction, Willard, South Lima, Lorain, Warwick and other places in northern Ohio. You'll find 4-8-2's, 2-8-2's, 2-10-2's, 0-8-0's and the big EM1 class 2-8-8-4's.

Diesels are in the same general area and the Chessie Steam Special was filmed as it ran from Fostoria to Toledo with a service stop at Walbridge. The engine was ex-Reading 2101.

Real B&O steam sound recorded by Jim Hawk brings the steam scenes to life. The diesel sequences also have sound. Maps are included of most photo locations. Running time is 59 minutes plus previews of many other shows using Don Krofta's 16mm film are included at the end. Total program length with previews is 69 minutes. Narrated by Danny Harmon.

Volume 2 contains five promotional films. Both steam and early diesel power are featured. These advertising films helped promote awareness in the minds of the American public about the value railroads played in their daily lives. Take a nostalgic journey back to those former days with these historic films:

Song of the Pioneer. Relive the earliest days of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad with exciting footage of streamlined C&NW passenger trains. Color. 22 Minutes. The Railroad Story. This rare film tells the dramatic story of Illinois railroads, with footage of over 12 different systems. See CB&Q F-units, Wabash PAs, Nickel Plate Geeps, passenger and freight operations, Korean War troop trains, and more. Color. 23 Minutes.

A Railroad at Work. In this Milwaukee Road PR film produced in the late 1940s, you'll experience crack passenger trains, hard-working freights, solid ore trains, and streamlined, steam-powered Hiawathas. B&W. 26 Minutes. Opening a New Frontier. Follow a piggyback truck trailer from start to finish on a high-speed run from Chicago to New York. This show is about the latest innovations brought to rail service in 1955. B&W. 13 Minutes. Rolling the Freight. Centered around C&NW's giant Proviso Yard, this film shows how freight was moved in the late steam era of the 1940s. You'll see hump yard switching, freight handling, and car loading plus run-bys with both steam and early diesel powered freights. B&W. 29 Minutes.

Hills. Historic CB&Q footage by railroad historian Joe Douda, period railroad photographs and film dips from the collection of Rick W. Mills, and the images of

current rail operations from the cameras of C. Vision are combined to illustrate the 125 year history of the Black Hills railroads as never before.

Railroads included in this retrospective of narrow, dual, and standard gauge railroading are:

* Black Hills and Fort Pierre * Burlington and Missouri River * Burlington Northern * Burlington Northern and Santa Fe * Chicago, Burlington and Quincy * Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul * Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific * Chicago and North Western * Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern * Dakota Southern * Deadwood Central * Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley * Black Hills Central * Rapid City, Black Hills and Western * Warren Lamb Lumber * Wyoming and Missouri River * Union Pacific.

For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout California and neighboring states. Built to provide the power and flexibility demanded by the mountainous passes they traversed, these giants were constructed with their cab in front of the boiler, thus earning them the name Cab Forwards. The last Cab Forward revenue train ran in 1956, after which all but one were scrapped. From then on, film coverage of these AC-class engines was eagerly sought, hard to locate, and highly prized. Now, after years of research, Pentrex has assembled an awesome collection of footage and still images of SP AC-1s through AC-12s spanning the years 1927 to 1956.

You'll see Cab Forwards in service on the Overland Route, the San Joaquin Line, the Sunset Route, the Coast Route, the Shasta Route, and the Modoc Line. You'll thrill to incredible images of Cab Forwards in the snow, on grades, bridges, and scenic valleys; running with mid-train and rear-end helpers; teamed with Black Widow F-units and GS-class helpers; and in meets with other CF's. The locomotives shown include nearly every class of Articulated Consolidation SP ever rostered: the Baldwin-built Cab Forwards and the Lima-built 3900 class AC-9s. Historic stills of the original cab forwards, the Baldwin-built MC, MM, and AM class engines, are also featured. Plus, author Dr. Bob Church and photographer Stan Kistler provide insightful insiders' views. This is the most comprehensive record of the legendary Cab Forwards ever presented on film and it belongs in every railfan's collection!

By 1958, diesels had largely replaced steam power on U. S. railroads. But in Canada, both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways continued to run steam locomotives. They, too, would be dieselized by 1960 but in 1958 each offered classic railroading in the grand style. Donald J. Krofta made four trips to Ontario that year to film them on 16mm.

In his film, shot at Windsor, Stratford, Palmerston, London, Sudbury and other locations, you'll find many passenger and freight trains under steam power. CN steam shown includes 4-6-0's, 4-6-2's, 4-6-4's, 4-8-2's, 4-8-4's, 2-8-0's and 2-8-2's.

CP power includes 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's . 4-6-2's and 4-6-4's. A few diesels also appear.

Authentic CN & CP steam sound added.

Gene Miller got around during the 1940s and 1950s...shooting classic and irreplaceable 16mm movies near his home in the St. Louis area and farther to the north, west and east... as steam power was fading from the American rail scene with the arrival of First Generation diesel motive power. Journey with Gene as he photographs train action in Metro Chicago and the St. Louis area and then heads west to see the Union Pacific, Santa Fe and Southern Pacific in all their steam glory. He returns to the Baltimore & Ohio in Kentucky before wrapping up on the Pennsylvania Railroad's legendary Horseshoe Curve.

Southern Pacific 1941 (30 Minutes)

Spectacular scenery sets the tone for great shots of SP locomotives in San Francisco, Oakland, Roseville, and on Donner Pass. You'll see 2-8-0s, 2-8-2s, 4-6-2s, 4-8-2s, 2-10-2s, Cab Forwards, and even SP ferry boats in action. The extraordinary color footage used in this show was shot between 1936 and 1941.

Southern Pacific Steam (30 Minutes)

Filmed in the 1950s, these images capture commuter trains on the San Francisco Peninsula, freight and passenger operations in the San Joaquin Valley, mail trains on the Coast Line, and more. The locomotive types range from 0-6-0s to Cab Forwards, and the variety in this priceless retrospective is awesome.

Southern Pacific: The Coast Line (30 Minutes)

Experience the thrill of Daylights racing up the California coast from Los Angeles to King City in the 1950s. You'll also view Black Widow F-units and Cab Forwards pulling long, heavy freight trains. Special highlights feature Cab Forwards in helper service and doubleheaders with steam and early diesels. It's an amazing collection!

See photos captured from the actual video in our Photo Gallery.

This 3 programme DVD brings you the rebuilding of a portion of the Rio Grande Southern including the restoration of the Galloping Goose No. 5 and the scenic Durango and Silverton Railfest

The Return of the Rio Grande Southern

documents the revival of a portion of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad in Colorado. The line ran from Ridgway through Telluride, Rico, Dolores, Mancos and Durango. The Rio Grande Southern started in 1889 and was abandoned in 1951, but now the efforts of the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores, Colorado, have made plans to restore a portion of the narrow gauge railway that once existed 30 Min.

The Trains of August

highlights the Durango and Silverton Railfest, the celebration that brings together classic pieces of railroading equipment to run on one of the most scenic lines in the world. The festival gathers together old timers like the "Eureka Engine," an 1875 wood-burner, and "the Galloping Geese," that used to run on the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. These are just a few of the attractions that have assembled in Durango to celebrate the Spirit of Mountain Railroading 30 Min.

The Return of Galloping Goose No. 5

This informative feature documents the interesting railroading story about the Galloping Goose Historical Society of Dolores, Colorado, and their efforts to restore Galloping Goose No. 5 to its original operating condition. During the 1930's, when the Southern could not afford its steam train operations, the Galloping Geese were introduced, and extended the lifetime of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad by 20 years. 60 Min.

It was an era of war and heartbreak and then of peace and hope and prosperity. The nation's railroads were stressed nearly to the limit during World War II and then emerged from the conflict to confront nearly worn-out and aging steam locomotives and a dwindling passenger business. Despite this, it was still a heady period on the high iron. Gene Miller was in the Heartland during this era shooting 16mm movies of this tough transition initially, in and around Evansville, Indiana.

Many of our rail action scenes were shot in Evansville where the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway made an end-to-end connection with the Louisville and Nashville at the L&N passenger depot alongside the Ohio River. The C & E I entered Evansville from the northeast, ran down the middle of Division Street, and jogged over one block to end at the depot which had run-through tracks and a stub-end terminal for Louisville & Nashville trains. The L&N headed west, across Pigeon Creek, where its line to St. Louis split off at a wye at North Howell. The L&N’s Howell Yard and bustling engine terminal were alongside the line heading south to Louisville and Nashville.

Gene Miller took superb 16mm movies of railroad steam action right after World War II. (75% in COLOR!.) Join with us as we step back over a half century to view and enjoy Part 1 of the memorable rail movies he shot mostly during the era between 1945 and 1950 with, perhaps, some scenes earlier than that of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Metro Chicago, St. Louis, Terre Haute, and the surrounding areas and its neighboring railroads.

An incredible array of steamers from the Pennsy appear in the major first part of this program, such as J-1's. T-1's, K-4's M-1A's, H Class 0-8-0's, H-6's, H-10's. Early diesels also show their stuff, such as F-3's, F-7's, as well as Baldwin Centipedes.

Many other railroad's steam and early diesels are found in Chicago, and the West End including Frisco, Alton & Southern, Terminal R.R. of St. Louis, Grand Trunk, GM&O, C&O, C&WI, DM&IR, Erie, Monon, Belt Ry, Chicago Great Western, C&NW, NYC, Wabash, and L&N. (SPV - Excellent - full of interest!)

by Green Frog Productions 54 mins * colour * narrated * 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound

844 is seen at St Louis in 1990, on ex-D&RGW Tennessee Pass line and other locations on UP.

3985 is covered on CSX and ex-Clinchfield (lettered CRR 676 on CRR segment) and on other locations on U.P.

A bonus is the 1939 premier parade for the movie "Union Pacific". The very rare steam turbines are in this segment.

Real NYC Sound, much of it recorded on the scene when filmed

Continuing from Volume 1 of this series, and from 16mm film by Donald J. Krofta, the action begins on the Michigan Branch local trains operating out of Wabash, Indiana to Marion, Indiana with 2-8-2's. A local is followed to Marion and then Don stopped at Payne, OH to grab a nice interlude of NKP steam. Returning to Cincinnati over several visits in 1956 - 57, the last days of steam are featured with 4-8-2 Mohawks running in tandem or as helpers as diesels began to infiltrate the Cincinnati to Greensburg segment.

Mikados are seen on the Whitewater Branch and in yard service at Riverside Yard in Cincinnati. There are Mikados in the 1300, 1400, 1500 and 1900 series plus L2, L3, and L4 Mohawks and 0-8-0 switchers.

Also included in this volume is footage at Greensburg, IN whit L2 and L3 power plus an ex-Indiana Harbor Belt 2-8-2. Don also used more color film in this program that in volume 1.

Diesels shown include NYC's original ALCO FA 1000, FM C-Liners, and EMD F7's.

After steam's demise on the Indiana Division, the action switches to the Ohio Central Division (not today's Ohio Central RR) where first generation diesels are featured in the 1960's. You'll find EMD F unite, FM C-Liners, and ALCO FA's as well as GP 9's and GP 20's. The Ohio Central portion is all color except for one scene. If you have Volume 1, you don't want to miss Volume 2!

* 60 mins * colour * hifi sound * narrated

In Spring 1956, Donald J. Krofta visited NYC’s Indiana Division to shoot 16 mm film of the last steam action on the NYC. Concentrating on the Big Four lines between Lafayette, Indiana and Kankakee, Illinois as well as between Cincinnati, Ohio and Greensburg, Indiana, his film takes us back to NYC steam action in it’s last great stand. You’ll see several classes of 4-8-2 Mohawks, 2-8-2 Mikados and 0-6-0 and 0-8-0 switchers. Between Cincinnati and Sunman, IN, many of the freight trains were double headed with Mohawkes used as helpers. On the heavy grade out of Lafayette, IN, Mikados were often used as pushers. Also, a few B&O trains are seen in the Cincinnati area under steam power and one N&W Y-3 class 2-8-8-2 is found on a transfer run at Cincinnati.

Actual Sounnd

Railfan Jim Hawk was also along on these trips where he recorded sounds of the engines being filmed. We have matched those sounds to the film to bring you actual sound recorded at the time.

This documentary tells the history of the Milwaukee Road while presenting the best film footage from several major collections including The Milwaukee Road Historical Society and film from the railroad's own files. You'll find expert coverage on steam, electric and diesel motive power, the great Hiawatha passenger trains, freight service and even several bankruptcies and the abandonment of its transcontinental main line.

For anyone interested in The Milwaukee Road or the great Streamliners of the 1930's and 40's, this program is a MUST!

CP; F class 4-4-4 Jubilees, D class 4-6-0 Ten wheelers, M & N class 2-8-0 Consolidation, G class 4-6-2 Pacifics, P class 2-8-2 Mikados, H class 4-6-4 Hudson & Royal Hudson. 54 mins

Newt Rossiter - A Last Look At Steam

The last days of steam in Canada during the 1950s, + some initial fan trips on the Nickle Plate, Missabe Road, Grand Trunk Western, CN & CP. Great scenes plus a facinating narration bringing this era to life. 30 mins

Manitoba Steam 1958

Action from CN & CP: power incl. 4-6-0s, 4-6-2s, 4-6-4s, 2-8-2s, 4-8-2s, and 2-10-2s of CN & CP classes U-1, S-1, S-2, K-3, J-4, T-1, T-4, G-4, G-5, D-10, P-1, G-3, H-1, N-2, Royal Hudson. Newton Rossiter gives a continuous and very uniquely detailed narration. 30 mins

Volume 5 The Powhatan Arrow! The Pocahontas! The Tennessean! The Pelican! The Cavalier!

These and other trains are included in this action-packed video of N&W's greatest passenger trains in the 1950s with J, K, M and E class steam locos!

Visit Norfolk, Petersburg, Roanoke, Bluefield, Norton, Blacksburg, New River Valley, and many other locations.

See famed J class 611 at 90 mph on its 1959 retirement run! All 14 J's are seen plus Pacifics, Mountains, and M class 4-8-0's.

Volume 6 A Class 2-6-6-4's * Y Class 2-8-8-2's N&W And Virginian Electrics!

All hard at work on coal trains, freight trains, local freights, pushers, hump service. All in the 1950's

Visit Norfolk, Petersburg, Roanoke, Bluefield, Princeton, more rare film of N&W electrics in action in 1930s!

Blue Ridge in its glory with A and Y class locos lifting long coal drags over the crest! Follow freights from Norfolk westward. See Virginian's big electrics in action

Beginning in 1954, Donald Krofta made several trips to film steam power on the PRR as it was being replaced by diesels. These programmes are mainly steam but take you into the modern era, too, with views of Penn Central and even a few Conrail scenes, all shot on former PRR trackage.

Volume 1 - Altoona, Horseshoe Curve & Tyrone 1955-1976

Middle Division:- J1a, I1a, M1a and other classes of steam are found in service plus diesels from Baldwin, Alco, and EMD. Also shown are the yards and shop trackage at Altoona over the years. Rarities include the Aerotrain and ex-GN electrics. There is also additional footage of Penn Central and a sampling of Conrail, all in a region between Tyrone, Altoona and Horseshoe Curve. 53 mins

Volume 2 - Ohio Lines 1955-1968

Sandusky Division:- J1a, I1, H10 steam and ATSF 2-10-4's are found in service pus diesels from Baldwin, Alco, and EMD. Also shown are the yards and shops trackage at Columbus. Rarities include a chase of ATSF engine 5032. 49 mins

Donald J. Krofta takes you back to the period of January - June, 1955 when NYC was still running steam on its BIG FOUR Ohio Division. With much of the action around Bellefontaine, Ohio, you'll see Hudsons, Mohawks, Mikados, and an occasional diesel or Niagara on passenger and freight trains. Don is a dramatic shooter and gives you great detail views most others omit. His films were well known by NYC fans and we're pleased to offer them to you. Mostly shot in classic B&W, there are many original sounds recorded at the time by Jim Hawk.

Volume 2 47 minutes

Donald J. Krofta takes you back to the period of July - December, 1955 when NYC was still running steam on its BIG FOUR Ohio Division. By February of 1956, it would all end and diesels would be ensconced forever. With Niagaras and P&LE Berkshires appearing more and more, this tape takes you back to the final 6 months of steam on the Ohio division, plus it has Don's 1955 trip to St. Louis on which he encountered more NYC steam in Indiana, Illinois, and other steam on the ICRR and C&IM. Mainly classic B&W with many authentic sounds by Jim Hawk.

On volume 2 you will see Union Pacific Big Boys, Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range articulateds, Duluth, & Northeastern as well as more steam in other parts of the country...

Noted railfan George Meyer began filming Colorado railroading in the late 1930's. For over 3 decades he continued to film the drama of railroading in the High Country on the Denver & Rio Grande Western and Rio Grande Southern. Beginning in 1939, you'll see Consolidations and Mikados in many locations along the famed D&RGW. Also, the Galloping Geese of the Rio Grande Southern. This is real action filmed in the days when Colorado railroads were running the San Juan, Mixed trains to Silverton, and freights with multiple engines and pushers,

With additional film by Dick Baldwin, David J. Williams,lll, and Ben T, Young, Jr., you'll visit such locations as Monarch Pass, Salida, Alamosa, Chama, Durango, Silverton, and Farmington.

You'll see roundhouses, dual gauge freights, helpers, servicing and more on the D&RGW

Rio Grande Southern Galloping Geese are seen af Rico, on trestles near Ophir, and near Lizard Head

Northern Ohio offered the last vistas of hard charging steam on the B&O. Running out of Willard, Ohio and Garrett, Indiana on the busy Chicago - Pittsburgh main line. B&O staged a spectacular show with fast freights powered by home-built T-3 and ex- B&M T-4 class 4-8-2 s. Other freights ran behind S-1 Class 2-10-2's. Local freights were handled by Q-4 Class 2-8-2's. Passenger trains were running with P-7 class Pacifies and EMD E's. Heavy coal trains moved by the big EM-1 2-8-8-4's and S1 2-10-2's. We finish with a brief look at the early diesels.

This is a programme of considerable charm and atmosphere made possible with some absolutely stunningly clear b&w and beautiful colour film with narration.

C&O Steam Power With Live Sound

B&O subjects include passenger and freight trains on the main line to Pittsburgh west of Cumberland, MD on the famous Sand Patch grade and other points. You will see locomotives in the following classes: 4-6-2 Pacifics, 2-8-2 Mikados, 2-10-2 "Big 6's", and 2-8-8-4 EM-l's.

C&0 subjects include coal trains pulled by 2-6-6-6 H-8 class Alleghenies plus a 2-8-2 -and a passenger train pulled by a streamlined 4-6-4 class L-2 Hudson.

All sequences have live sound recorded on the film at the time of exposure.

NOTE: Due to the rarity of the footage in this program, there is no narration to interfere with the original live sound.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! DOUBLE FEATURE!!

Volume 1 - Summer & Fall

Views of commuter and mainline passenger and freight trains, plus supporting scenes of stations, yards and track repairs.

Here we have continuous action as Pacifics, Moguls, Atlantics, and first generation E7 diesels work passenger trains in main line and commuter service in the Boston suburban area. Train consists include "The Kennebec", "The Gull", "The Flying Yankee" and "The Mountaineer". Also 2-8-0 hauled local freight.

A fascinating story is told of track repairs conducted with a mix of 1950 era mechanised and hand tools.

All in the renowned beautiful summer and fall New England countryside, Massachusetts locations include Wakefield Jct, Reading, Greenwood, Wilmington, Ballardville, Melrose, Lowell Jct. Also Intervale & Somersworth, New Hampshire. 45 mins

Volume 2 - Winter & Spring (T21)

Spectacular views of fast paced action with steam and some diesel trains bucking snow drifts as workers shovel station platforms. Steam was never more dramatic!

As spring plumage arrives on the trees and the winter cold is shaken off, follow more passenger trains and a local freight mainly in the warm sun.

The "players" in this all action programme include Atlantics, Pacifics, Mountains, Moguls, Switchers and Consolidations, plus diesel switchers and E7s hauling named trains such as the "Gull", "Kennebec", Ambassador", "Mountaineer" plus the Rockingham Park Specials, commuter trains in profusion and the "High Car" local freight.

Added to all this drama is a North Station extravaganza of fascinating action as a wide variety of trains come and go. 52 mins

With this superb quality archive film, from the cameras of John M. Prophet, Bob Flack, D.J. Williams, Joe Orgil, H.R. Blackburn, Ben T. Young Jr. and Dick Baldwin, you will thrill to the sights and sounds of the parade of T1s and other giants on the famous Horseshoe Curve and at other locations on the vast Pennsy system. And how about water scooping from track plans? It's all here in this marvelous programme of evocative images from the 1930s, 40s and 50s as only the Pennsy could offer.

This footage shows scenes at:

* BUFFALO AREA, ARCADE, OIL CITY: M1s, L1s, K4s, I1s and an E3.

* CHICAGO: S1, T1s, K4s, Baldwin Centipedes, Sharks & Es.

* NORTHERN INDIANA: Classics from the 1920s, 40s & 50s.

* ENGLEWOOD: K4s, T1, Es.

* ELMIRA BRANCH: I1s, M1s, E8.

* MAIN LINE out of Broad Street to Horseshoe Curve in 1946 colour.

* HORSESHOE CURVE, GALLITZIN: I1s, T1s, M1s, K4s, Q2, L1, N.

* NORTHUMBERLAND: K4s, H10, historic collection & more.

By the mid 1950s, the Norfolk & Western was America's last steam stronghold. With diesels on the horizon, the period between 1955 and 1959 brought still and motion picture photographers to this railroad for coverage of it's operations as no other southern line experienced, resulting in an abundance of fine quality material. This series chronicles those days of power and glory in many areas of the company's operations.

Volume 3 Steam Through The Shenandoah

In the mid to late 1950s, Harry P. Dodge and Bob Flack headed into the Shenandoah Valley to record on 16mm film the steam season finale of the Norfolk & Western. Braving the elements, they duly and dramatically captured the time freights, mixed trains, coal drags, yard scenes and picturesque ambience of the Shenandoah Division while steam still held forth. You will see Y6 2-8-8-2s, K2s, Ms and S1a class shifters at work in their daily assignments. With the majestic Shenandoah Valley for a background, no portrayal of the N&W was ever more beautiful.

Winter is perhaps the most dramatic time to pursue steam and the sequence of steam in snow beside the frozen Shenandoah River is stunning, perhaps worth the tape alone!

Also included is a chase of a rare 1956 excursion with K1 and K2 mountain types doubleheaded. A lot of action you are sure to watch over and over again.

Volume 4 Tipple To Tidewater

Filmed in the late 1950s, this all steam rememberance of coal movement is heavy action in every sense. Never were the Glory Machines more glorious.

Beginning at a West Virginia coal mine, you will follow the Y6s on their eastbound struggle to conquer the grades of Bluefield, Christiansburg and Blue Ridge. You will find Y class 2-8-8-2s, A class 2-6-6-4s, switchers and even a J class 4-8-4 on coal assignments all the way to the Lamberts Point docks at Norfolk.

The most interesting Lamberts Point operation is seen in detail with coal tonnage being transferred between railroad hopper and ship's hold by Barneys (mechanical mules), rotary dumpers and giant electric hopper cars.

Leaving Boston, we trace the B&M - MEC seasonal train "The Mountaineer" en route to Intervale where a Maine Central crew assumes the run up "THE NOTCH". You'll enjoy the view of the rear platform as the E-7 attacks the grade.

Then spend a day on the Mountain Division and observe every movement from dawn to dusk with doubleheaded road and pusher locomotives, mixed trains, local freights and the daily passenger run from Portland. With beautiful scenery this all steam operation was all you could hope for in New England. Also included are shots of the roundhouse at Bartlet, servicing operations and many detail shots of structures.

Stan Whitney spared no effort to capture the full glory of this operation and he deserves special credit for this great work. The film, now owned by James T. Ickes, was provided through the cooperation of the Boston & Maine Historical Society Inc., with arrangements by Carl R. Byron.

This is one of my very favourite archive programmes. It really is a time capsule.

By the mid 1950s the Norfolk & Western was America's last steam stronghold. With diesels on the horizon, the period between 1955 and 1959 brought more photographers to this railroad than any other southern line experienced, resulting in an abundance of fine quality material. This series will chronicle those days of N&W power and glory.

Volume 1: Beginning with an overview of the main N&W locomotive classes, journey on to Columbus and Portsmouth, Ohio to view locomotive classes A, K2a, M and S1a. Then, at Kenova, West Virginia, witness a grand parade of main line freight and passenger trains. the Kenova Union Station, straddling the C&O main line on its lower level also served the N&W on the upper level. With the yards nearby, the depot offered time freights and coal drags of 180 hoppers pulled by 2-6-6-4 A class articulateds, passenger runs assigned to J and K2a class engines and with other runs handled by Y, K1 and S1a class engines. And the C&O was putting on its own show on the lower level with newly acquired diesels! And so on to the famed Abingdon Branch where mixed trains 201 and 202 were running with M class 4-8-0s. Chase this backwoods operation and go along as a passenger. Known as the "Virginia Creeper", the line gained fame in the mid-1950s as the subject of O. Winston Link's incredible photography and recordings. Also, we present a look at the diesels coming on line with GP;9s in red and black plus Alco RS11s and more at Bluefield, Kenova, Roanoke and other areas.

Volume 2: We focus in the operations in the Roanoke, Virginia area. Roanoke was the heart and hub of this Pocahontas coal carrier with company headquarters, shops and terminal facilities. Just east of Roanoke lies the Blue Ridge where the greatest show in eastern steam was presented on a regular basis.

Beginning at Shaffer's Crossing, take a tour of America's last big steam centre with views of the servicing areas, roundhouse, hump, yards and passenger station. Then re-live some events of the 1957 NRHS convention when the shops and Shaffer's Crossing roundhouse were opened to conventioners as well as a triple headed excursion with M class 4-6-0s. At Blue Ridge take a good look at Mountain climbing articulateds as only N&W could provide. Also shown are encroaching diesels.

Locomotive classes seen include: 'A' 2-6-6-4, 'Y5-6-6A-6B' 2-8-8-2. 'K1' & 'K2a' 4-8-2,

'J' 4-8-4, 'TE' JAWN HENRY, 'S1' & 'S1a" 0-8-0, GP9s in red and black and much more.

This documentary will take you back mainly to the Pennsylvania RR of the 1950s, when steam was making its last great stand and diesels of every description were appearing. Always a railroad of great character, at no other time could the pennsy offer a wider variety of motive power amid such great atmosphere. A time when the Pennsy was great and still considered itself, with some justification - THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE WORLD. A time of idyllic memories. These combined volumes are a classic and comprehensive review of Pennsy operations and equipment in the 1950s. An emphatic must for all Pennsy fans. Indeed a must for ALL railfans!

VOLUME 1 LONG ISLAND: 4-6-0s 2-8-0s, ALCO & Fairbanks-Morse diesels, Electrics. SUNNYSIDE YARD: 2-8-0s, electric switcher, GG1s, more. NEW YORK & LONG BRANCH: K4s, 4-6-0s, CAMELBACK 774, Baldwin double ended (CNJ) & Shark-Nose diesels. ATLANTIC CITY (PRSL): K4s, E6 Atlantics, B6, Doodlebug. ELIZABETH (NY Division): GG1s, P5As, MP54 emus, standard and streamlined passenger trains (incl. Keystone experimental). HARRISBURG: E units, GG1s L1s B1 switcher. Enola yard: I1 Decapods, M1 Mountains H10 Consolidations, Fs, FAs, P5A, Baldwins, electrics, much more.

Union Pacific Big Boys(30 Mins)

Charge out of Cheyenne and Laramie and blast up Sherman hill with these kings of steam-the largest, heaviest steam locomotives to ever run in the western U.S. You'll see spectacular scenes of Big Boy doubleheaders, some with UP turbines. The rare footage captured here is combined with original sound re-recorded in Hi-Fi Stereo to enhance your viewing and listening experience.

UP Challengers (30 Mins)

Massive and fast, the Challengers successfully conquered the entire Union Pacific system, operating through every type of terrain. Enjoy exciting pacing sequences, dramatic helper scenes, shots of Challengers running with turbines and diesels in Weber and Echo canyons, and spectacular views of Challengers pulling freight on Sherman Hill and in the Wasatch Mountains.

Union Pacific Steam (30 Mins)

Here are the smaller and medium sized steam locomotives that performed a major part of the work on the UP system. See 0-6-0s, 2-8-0s, 2-8-2s, and 2-10-2s moving freight along branchlines and in yards. Witness UP's mighty 4-8-4 Northerns racing across Nebraska. These and other unique scenes pay rich tribute to Union Pacific's steam heritage.

A recently discovered film collection of professionally photographed 35mm movie film from 1953, combined with further archive material, makes this new production the ultimate tribute to the Big Boy!

Scenes of the running gear in motion, shot from a camera car on a parallel track, and pacing sequences of the Big Boys on the road are thrilling. Ride in the cabs and watch the firemen and engineers at work. Compiled from 16mm color film between 1955 - 58.

Big Boys on TV (70 Minutes, Black & White)

1950s NBC Theater drama about a Big Boy engineer who fears for his future. Go right into the heart of this railroader's life at home and in the cab of his Big Boy. Included, to make you smile, are the old commercials that aired with the broadcast.

Last of the Giants (23 Mins)

This film is UP's tribute to Big Boys. You'll see the evolution of UP steam power from 4-6-0s to the development of the articulated loco. Watch these locos being serviced, rebuilt, and run. Trackside & cab shots feature these mighty 4-8-8-4s pulling long freights over Wyoming's Sherman Hill.

Last of the Giants Vol. 2: The Cheyenne Shops (1 Hr)

Big Boys were based in Cheyenne during the 50s. Tour the coal chute and servicing areas, take a spin on the turntable that served the 48-stall roundhouse, and visit the backshop where the Big Boys were rebuilt.

The Milwaukee Road is the main feature in this beautiful production, but there is excellent video footage of Union Pacific, Great Northern, Northern Pacific, Yakima Valley, the Seattle Trolley System, and much more! This DVD is a must for all Milwaukee Road fans and Northwest Railfans!

In this production by Emery Gulash, we follow the NKP from the mid 50's to the mid 60's just prior to the railroad's merger with the Norfolk & Western.

You will see steam on the NKP, as well as those Alco PA's (the Bluebirds) on the front end of the NKP's passenger trains. First generation diesels eventually take over those fast freights the NKP was famous for. The NKP Berkshires are predominately featured as well!! See them in their real operating environment when steam powered fast freights were king on the NKP!