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001 - THE GLORY MACHINES Volume 1.
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Our original release, this program covers most of the United States
in a cross country look at American railroads, mostly pre-WWII and mostly in color. All from 16mm original
film and with many rare subjects. 31 railroads are shown in this wonderful review of railroading from the
late 1930's - early 1950's.
64 mins.........................$39.95
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Takes up where volume 1 leaves off with a focus on railroading east
of the Mississippi + a segment of Rio Grande narrow gauge.All 1950's, you will find many lines in transition
from steam to diesel. 26 railroads.
72 mins.........................39.95
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Chicago and Milwaukee areas in the late 1930's - early 1940's. All
16mm original film transferrer to video with very rare color sequences from as early as 1938!. Features
Hiawathas, 400's, Zephyrs, and many more crack trains of the day plus an ICRR long gone branch line in
Wisconsin, PRR, NYC and CRI&P at Engelwood Station, much more. Original 16mm film by John Plichta.
49 mins, mostly color.....39.95
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St Louis area railroading in the 1940's + SP at Tucson, AZ, also in the
1940's. All Color! You'll find steam power at it's full glory on SLSF, MP, PRR, NYC, B&O, L&N, C&EI, ALTON,
many more. Then, you'll visit Tucson, Az in the days of WWII when SP was using Cab Forwards, Mountains,
and 3 cylinder 4-10-2's to move freight with passenger trains hauled by Daylight 4-8-4's and even a 4-4-2!
This is one of the best collections of 1940's railroading ever assembled and certainly deserves to be in your
collection!
43 mins..ALL COLOR....................39.95
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More 1940's railroading from 16mm film! Highlights include Kansas City
Union Station with ATSF, KCS, UP, MP, SLSF, trains arriving & departing, then St.Louis Union Station, Atlanta's
Terminal Station with SR, SAL, A&WP steam power, Florida railroading with FEC, SAL, ACL/SCL trains including
The Champion, City of Miami, and more. Then you'll visit and ride on Louisiana Cypress Co's logging train, visit
Texas logger WT Carter, and other short line & logging locations. Film mostly by C.W. Witbeck.
46 mins............39.95
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The ACTION PACKED 16mm films of Dr. Howard Blackburn!
Beginning in the 1930's, Dr. Blackburn's films of railroading have been the highlight of many conventions and
rail fan meetings. Now, you can see them on video at home! Doc Blackburn is known for his high speed chases
and you won't be disappointed here. Railroads covered include B&O, ICRR, SOUTHERN, L&N, MONON, NYC,
PRR, CN, CPR, several short lines, and traction segments at TEXAS ELECRIC, DALLAS, WEST PENN, more.
The chase sequences of B&O Pacifics are worth the price of this tape alone but you get all
78 minutes for just.....39.95
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This series features classic steam
power on America's last major steam railroad. Volume 1 has an overview of N&W steam power then shows
you action on the West end of the railroad (as it was at the time, before mergers) with steam trains at
KENOVA, PORTSMOUTH, COLUMBUS, and the famed ABINGDON BRANCH mixed trains. You'll find
steam classes J (4-8-4), K (4-8-2), Y (2-8-8-2), A (2-6-6-4), M (4-8-0) and S (0-8-0) in service.
46 mins...........39.95
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Roanoke was the heart of the N&W
with company shops, offices, and junction of several lines. This volume concentrates on the Roanoke area
with views at Shaeffers Crossing Roundhouse,Roanoke Shops, Passenger Depot, Yards and the world
famed 12 mile grade at Blue Ridge. Most classes of steam are shown.
All Color. 46 mins..................................39.95
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The scenic Shenandoah Valley Line
is featured in this film by Harry P. Dodge & Bob Flack. In dramatic views shot in summer, fall and winter,
N&W operations have never been presented in more wonderful film! K class 4-8-2's are found on local and
through passenger trains while Y6 class 2-8-8-2's handle most freight, augmented by occasional M class
4-8-0's. Also seen is a 1956 excursion with double headed 4-8-2's. Beautiful photography.
46 mins.....................39.95
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Tipple to Tidewater, another film by
Harry P Dodge and Bob Flack, shows the movement of coal from mines in West Virginia to the coal transfer
docks at Lambert Point in Norfolk. Y class 2-8-8-2's haul the black diamonds to Roanoke, then A class 2-6-6-4's
take over for the run to Norfolk, but not before crossing Blue Ridge with helpers and pushers! You'll see
engine facilities at Bluefield, Roanoke, Crewe and Norfolk with lots of stunning color action!
46 mins....................39.95
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Passenger Power. This new video will feature 4-8-2 classes K1 and K2, 4-8-4 class J, 4-6-2 class P, and 4-8-0 class M power on main line and branch line operations of the 1950's. Volume 5 Features all 14 J's + Pacifics and Blacksburg Branch with 611 retirements in 1959 & 1994!
Now Ready for shipping..........39.95
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Freight Power. This new video will feature 2-6-6-2 class Z, 2-8-8-2 classes Y 3 - Y6b, 2-6-6-4 class A, and other power on freight and coal trains in the 1950's. Also Features electrics on N&W and Virginian. All from 16mm original film!
Now Ready for shipping..........39.95
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Pennsylvania RR, 1950's 16mm film by Ben T. Young, Jr. Features PRR
steam, diesel, electric power in operation on Long Island RR; New York & Long Branch; Elizabeth, NJ; Enola
Yard and more. Mostly color and all very dramatic. Locos include H-9/10's, G-5's, K-4's, M-1's, I-1's, GG-1's,
+ MP-54's, diesels by EMD, Baldwin, Alco, more. Includes views of CNJ as well.
49 mins......................................New Low Price $39.95!
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Pennsylvania RR, 1950's 16mm film by Ben T. Young, Jr. Features PRR
steam and diesel power in operation on PRR's Middle Division, Altoona, Horseshoe Curve and on the line
from Columbus to Sandusky, Ohio. Featured power includes M-1 class 4-8-2's, I-1 class 2-10-0's, J-1 class
2-10-4's, H-9/10 class 2-8-0's, and diesels by EMD, Alco, and Baldwin. Also has a 1940's segment on
Horseshoe Curve with steam. All color, great action.
49 mins......................................New Low Price $39.95!
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Pennsylvania RR, 1930's - 50's.16mm film by John Prophet, Ben T. Young,
D.J. Williams, III , Dick Baldwin and Bob Flack covers PRR from the late 1930's, including COLOR FILM FROM
1937, to the mid 1950's. Locations include Buffalo, Oil City, Elizabeth, Philadelphia, Altoona, Horseshoe Curve,
Chicago, Indiana, Ohio, and the Elmira branch. This is a stunning collection with locomotive classes E-3, K-4,
H-9/10, I-1, M-1, J-1 and more plus diesels and electrics. Action at Elizabeth includes CNJ and B&O.
57 mins......................................New Low Price $39.95!
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The famous 16mm film of John M. Prophet with more by Dick
Baldwin and others. See high speed water scooping up close! Pace Niagaras on the Empire State Express and
another train out of Englewood! Go for a cab ride on Hudson 5415 on the James Whitcomb Riley! Watch as
Mohawks and Hudsons roar across Indiana. Follow a branch line Mikado-hauled local freight! See the change
from steam to diesel in the 1950's and then witness the coming of second generation diesels and flexi-vans!
This is a great assembly of action films on the NYC that every fan of the line should have.
49 mins......................................New Low Price $39.95!
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This All Color video was produced from 16mm film
by Ben T. Young, Jr. and Dick Baldwin. Filmed over several years in the 1950's, you'll get a great variety in GTW
steam power with 2-8-0's, 2-8-2's, 4-6-2's, 4-8-2's and 4-8-4's hauling freight, commuter and passenger trains.
Then follow Dick Jensen's ex-GTW 4-6-2 5629 on a Chicago - based excursion from a helicopter in some of the
most spectacular chasing ever filmed! You'll look right into the cab as the chopper gets down next to the engine
as it hauls it's train across northern Indiana! This should be a must for every steam fan.
34mins and just...............34.95
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Produced with the cooperation of the B&MRR Historical
Society, Inc., you'll follow B&M's Mountaineer out of Boston to Crawford Notch and then spend a full day from
dawn to dark on MAINE CENTRAL's Mountain Division at Bartlett, NH. Every train is covered, including freights,
mixed, passengers, and pushers. You'll get up close to the steam power at the roundhouse. This is a true
documentary of every train running at the time and all in color in MEC's last year of steam on that line!
72 mins.....39.95
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