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| 1945 ON THE NORTH SHORE LINE | In this film we follow suburban MU trains and Electroliners to almost every part of the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee in a year when the system was virtually at its peak. Cameraman Charles Keevil worked for the North Shore and shares with us a treasury of footage, which was made in 1945. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:24 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 62 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 225,000-MILE PROVING GROUND | Narrated by Hugh Beaumont, this is the story of the Association of American Railroad’s research for the industry, circa 1953. Like many of the AAR films produced during this era, this is a myriad of first generation diesel power from a variety of railroads. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 4 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ACCESS WEST | This film, produced by Burlington Northern Railroad in 1980, briefly describes the development of railroads in the west, and then tells something about BN. Not only is BN a railroad, but a company involved with agriculture, natural resources, environment and human life. This film consists of still photographs rather than motion pictures. Color, sound. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN> | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:08 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 104 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALASKA RAILROAD | This fascinating film, made in 1964, documents the formation and operations of the Alaska Railroad. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:26 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 110 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ANNAPOLIS | The story of two midshipmen at the Naval Academy who find themselves torn between their studies and a beautiful girl. Part of this film was shot on the old Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railroad. As you may recall, the concept of the NRHS was born on a WB&A fantrip over 50 years ago. Produced in 1928. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:07 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 16.00 | | Film Number: | 57 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BALLAD OF THE IRON HORSE | Originally produced as a 3M Corporation television special in 1970, this pre-Amtrak documentary beautifully chronicles the history of railroading from its beginnings in the early 19th century, through the time prior to the takeover of the passenger system by Amtrak. The film uses scenes from the East Broad Top and Strasburg Rail Road tourist lines to replicate 19th century train travel. Well done, educational and entertaining, highly recommended. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 11 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BATTLE FOR THE BLUE RIDGE | Filmed by Archie Julian, this film chronicles the last days of steam operations on the Norfolk & Western. Viewed is a trip along the New River, Bluefield yard, the Abingdon and Blacksburg branches, and a variety of power, including some views of Virginian electrics. Color, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 90 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BIG LITTLE RAILROAD | To commemorate their centennial in 1948, the Central Railroad of New Jersey produced this promotional film depicting many of the operations and services provided to their customers and riders. Highlights include many long-gone places such as the Ashley Planes, the L&S mainline through the Lehigh River gorge, Jersey City Terminal and Baldwin double-end diesels. This is a classic of railroad-produced documentaries. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 16.00 | | Film Number: | 79 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BIG TRAINS ROLLING | Produced in 1955, this classic public relations film is the story of the American railroads and their importance to the country. Filmed in the early 1950s, you’ll see a variety of first generation diesels from a number of railroads including the Baltimore & Ohio, New York Central, Rio Grande, Santa Fe and Western Maryland. Join a young brother and sister on a Santa Fe Pullman journey, too. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 9 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BUSTER KEATON RIDES AGAIN | During the production of Keaton’s “The Railrodder” a second camera crew captured the behind-the-scenes view of the making of the film. Also, there is a biography of Keaton, who had appeared in such great comedies as “The General”. Produced in 1965 by the National Film Board of Canada, the film chronicles a great silent comedian who has long since passed on. Black and white, sound. Film donated by POTOMAC CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:58 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 18.00 | | Film Number: | 81 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR | This film, made by Intermountain Chapter member Ed Reutz, highlights the popularity of this famous train, and its final passing. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 11.00 | | Film Number: | 41 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALL US PENN CENTRAL | Scenes of Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central trains faded in 1968 when the Penn Central Corporation was formed to merge the two railroad giants. It is obvious, and sad to say, by seeing this 1952 glossy film, that management was interested in running real estate and amusement park entities, rather than running a railroad. Color, sound. Donated by PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 107 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CANADIAN PACIFIC | Starring Randolph Scott and Jane Wyatt, this film is the story — probably more fictitious than factual — of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway in rugged British Columbia. The railroaders find themselves battling not only the mountains and forest, but unfriendly trapper and Indians. This is a black and white print of the movie which was made in color in 1949; sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 16.00 | | Film Number: | 114 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CENTRAL RAILROAD OF NEW JERSEY: NEWARK BAY BRIDGE/ SCENES AT JERSEY CITY | The Central Railroad of New Jersey crossed Newark Bay over a long bridge which featured four lift spans to allow marine traffic to pass under the bridge. The first part of the film chronicles the dedication and the operation of the bridge in 1926 when it was completed. The film’s second part features trains at the CNJ’s terminal in Jersey City, which includes not only trains of the Jersey Central, but Reading and B&O as well. Black and white, silent | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 15.00 | | Film Number: | 78 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CLEAR TRACK AHEAD | Produced for the Pennsylvania Railroad centennial in 1946, this film covers the history of the PRR with reenacted scenes, plus views of the John Bull replica. Every facet of Pennsy operations is covered, including the railroad’s determination that the ill-fated Duplex steam locomotive was the power of the future. A must for all Pennsy fans. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:26 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 67 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| COAST TO COAST IN 48 HOURS | Produced in 1929, this early sound film made for TAT (later TWA) Airlines showed travel from New York to Los Angeles in alternating plane and train hops across the United States. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 13.00 | | Film Number: | 18 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| COMPANY MANNERS | Union Pacific produced this film in 1958, stressing the importance of public relations. A company training film, it indicates the manner in which each employee represents the company, and the many positive things they can do. Early diesel locomotives are shown in several scenes in this film. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 13.00 | | Film Number: | 33 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DAYLIGHTING THE PADRE TRAIL | In this 1939 Southern Pacific film, we following the California Mission trail on the Espee “Daylight” streamliner as it makes its way up the coast from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 74 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DAYS OF THE SHAY | This film, produced in 1981 by St. Regis Paper Company, details the history of the geared steam locomotive known as the Shay, used in logging operations. It features a St. Regis-owned locomotive. Highly recommended for all. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:13 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 39 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EIGHTY FOUR FORTY FOUR | This 1981 Union Pacific film is a beautifully-done nostalgic journey behind UP steamer #8444. This Alco-built locomotive has never been retired by the UP, and has been seen at numerous NRHS functions recently. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 52 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ELIZABETHAN EXPRESS | This documentary, produced in the 1950s by London Transport Films, covers the journey of the non-stop Elizabethan Express with steam power all the way from London to Edinburgh. A delightful film. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 13.00 | | Film Number: | 19 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EURAILPASS STORY | This full-color film is the story of the Eurailpass, demonstrating how it can be used to advantage by rail travelers throughout Europe. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:23 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 20 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FAST FREIGHT | This classic 1954-vintage documentary begins in Potomac yard, Alexandria, VA, where the experienced crew of Baltimore & Ohio’s “Fast Freight” Train No. 692 assembles its train and moves out along the mainline. An outstanding railroad promotional short. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 22 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FAST FREIGHT ROLLING | Produced by Dudley Pictures for the Western Maryland Railway n 1952, this fast-paced film briefly discusses the history of the railroad, along with showing the variety of services provided. Tracing the route of the Western Maryland, you’ll travel from the coal region at Elkins, W.Va., to the port of Baltimore, eastern terminus. As with most company-produced films, there are a variety of staged runbys featuring steam Challengers, Alco FAs and EMD F-units. The original master print was donated by the late George Leilich, former WM Vice President; film restoration funds were provided by BALTIMORE CHAPTER NRHS and WESTERN MARYLAND RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 111 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FLIGHT OF THE CENTURY | Produced by New York Central in 1935, take a journey from Chicago’s LaSalle Street Station to New York’s Grand Central Terminal. Station stops at Elkhart, Toledo, Buffalo and Albany, plus running along the Water Level Route, are included. The switch from steam to electric power at Croton-Harmon is highlighted. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 43 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FLYING SCOTSMAN | A 1929 Warner Brothers feature starring a young Ray Milland, this film is a drama featuring a run on the famous British train. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:58 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 19.00 | | Film Number: | 42 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FREIGHT GOES THROUGH | The Association of American Railroads produced this instructional film in 1952 as a safety film for yard operations, demonstrating what can happen to freight when cars are not properly handled. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 13 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FREIGHT YARD | New York Central in 1946 produced this film to demonstrate the inner-workings of a freight classification yard. An incoming train is broken down, humped, inspected and assembled. In addition, the powerful steam locomotives are readied in the roundhouse for their next run. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 12 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FRISCO FIRST VIA SAFETY FIRST | This early 1950s film produced by the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway is basically a training film for railroad employees stressing safe operating procedures. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 5 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FROM HORSE CAR TO SUBWAY IN NEW YORK CITY | Edited from footage photographed between 1898 and 1906 and converted from 35mm paper positives in the Library of Congress, this film chronicles the development of public rail transportation from the early horse-drawn streetcars to the opening of New York’s first subway. Produced by Blackhawk Films. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:22 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 96 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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