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| RAILROAD SIGNAL | New York Central’s public relations department takes you exploring the workings of NYC’s extensive signal system. Included is operation and maintenance, but the best part is the continuing array of steam power that passes before you, Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 14 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILROADS AND WESTERN EXPANSION, PART 1 | The first in a series chronicling the history of the American railroad system, this section covers 1800-1845. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 98 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILROADS AND WESTERN EXPANSION, PART 2 | The second in a series chronicling the history of the American railroad system, this section covers 1845-1865. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 99 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILROADS AND WESTERN EXPANSION, PART 3 | The third and last in a series chronicling the history of the American railroad system, this section covers 1865-1900. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILROADS IN NATIONAL DEFENSE | An early 1950s film from the Association of American Railroads, showing the importance of our railroads in time of a national crisis. Many fine steam and diesel runbys are included in this footage. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 24 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILRODDER | How would you like to travel from the East Coast to the West Coast of Canada in only 25 minutes? Join famous silent comedian Buster Keaton as he travels from coast to coast in a most entertaining style. This comedy classic is complete with scenery, Canadian National trains and a nice musical score. Produced in 1965 by the National Film Board of Canada. Donated by POTOMAC CHAPTER, NRHS. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 16.00 | | Film Number: | 80 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILS ACROSS THE SUMMIT | The narrow-gauge doubleheaded steam trains are running between Chama and Antonito on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, carrying passengers over one of the most spectacular routes in North America. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 27 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| RAILWAY WITH A HEART OF GOLD | A fond look at the quaint narrow-gauge Tal-y-Llyn Railway high in the mountains of northern Wales. Beautiful scenery, delightful commentary. Because of the age of this Eastman Color print, the color is faded on the red side. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 36 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| SAFE HIGHWAYS | This Chicago Surface Lines safety film was shot on the streets of the Windy City in the Roaring 20s and has some staged but often hilarious auto and trolley crashes you’ll have to see to believe. Produced in 1924. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:10 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 8.00 | | Film Number: | 65 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| SOUTHERN BELLE | Pride of the Kansas City Southern, the Southern Belle made its debut in September 1940. The run from Kansas City to New Orleans in 18 hours is preserved through rare footage in this historical film, which also includes a beauty contest for “Miss Southern Belle”. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 13.00 | | Film Number: | 34 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| STATION MASTER | This comedy short, produced around 1919, stars Billy West, who copied Charlie Chaplin. West, in this film, runs an old railroad station in a very humorous way. Black & white, silent with music soundtrack. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 112 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| STEAM LOCOMOTIVE | Produced in 1943, this classic New York Central documentary is the story of the mighty Hudson, a class of steam locomotive long loved by steam fans. You’ll see service, maintenance and operation of the NYC’s Hudson-type in this classic film. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 17 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| STEAM PEOPLE | This 1988 Norfolk Southern film follows where “Going Home” leaves off. Following the restoration of N&W Class J No. 611, NS set out to restore Class A No. 1218, and this film details the restoration to operation of this articulated giant. Some of the footage was shot at the 1987 NRHS Convention in Roanoke, Va., documenting this popular event. (This film is included in Videotape No. T-500, “Three in Steam”.) Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 72 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| A STEAM TRAIN PASSES | Produced by Film Australia in 1974, this beautifully photographed film with no narration is a recreation of steam train travel in the 1940s. You’ll spend the day with the crew of an American-looking 4-6-2 from the kindling of the boiler’s fire, through the operation of the train from morning to night. A definite must see! Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:24 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 21 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| TEXANS IN VERMONT | A cavalcade of steam power is shown on railroads in Vermont, including 2-10-4 “Texans”. Produced by Sunday River Productions. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:12 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 10.00 | | Film Number: | 88 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THERE WAS STEAM IN 1977 | This 1977 film produced by Starlake Films documents several of that year’s steam excursions, including Canadian National 6060, Union Pacific 8444, Chessie Steam Special 2101 and Southern 4501. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 83 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THREE INTERURBANS | A three-part film showing Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee from 1922, Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville from 1943 and Columbus, Delaware & Marion from 1932. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 75 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THROUGH THE ROCKIES BY RAIL | This film, produced in the 1930s, actually consists of several films about travel through the Rockies via Denver & Rio Grande Western. Plenty of steam action is seen. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 28 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THUNDER OF STEAM IN THE BLUE RIDGE | Photographed by Fred McLeod, most scenes were filmed in 1958 in the mountainous area of N&W’s mainline between Roanoke and Bedford, Va. Seen are a variety of steam power that made the N&W so famous: the A’s, J’s and Y’s. The sound was recorded at the time of the filming. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 85 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THUNDERING RAILS | Produced by Universal for the Association of American Railroads in 1950, this outstanding film gives us a view of American railroading in its Golden Age, complete with a 1940s-style script. The vast railroad scenes are breathtaking, highlighted by a runby of four Pennsy diesels on famed Rockville bridge, pacing shots of Alco PA’s and Baldwin Sharks, N&W J’s and many more. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 63 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| TOCCATA FOR TOY TRAINS | Produced by Charles and Ray Eames in 1957, this classic short on the nostalgia of old toy trains (even before Lionel!) is a delight for young and old. Another excellent film for toy train shows. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 61 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| TRACKS OF THE IRON HORSE | Produced by the Union Pacific in 1981, this documentary is the story of the transcontinental railroad and the part it played in developing the American West. Beginning with exploratory surveys in 1820, the film ends with the present significance of the railroad. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 13.00 | | Film Number: | 55 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VANISHING EL | Produced by the last Roy Creveling in 1950, this film documents the final year of New York’s Third Avenue El, the last elevated rapid transit line in Manhattan. Starting in the Bronx, we follow the line into Manhattan via the Harlem River Bridge, and then to the South Ferry terminal. This is a new print mastered from the camera original which had color scenes. Black and white, color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:11 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 115 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM A | Contains: the color cartoon STOP, LOOK & LISTEN; and a live action short called TROLLEY, BY GOLLY, which gives an affectionate look at trolleys. Color/black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 30 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM B | The program consists of two short films on one reel: SLOW TO BRIGHTON, a time lapse film on one of Great Britain’s railways; OMAHA, METROPOLIS OF THE PLAINS, a 1953 March of Time production about midwest rail operations. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 31 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM C | Contains: a Fox-Movietone newsreel of scenes of classic streamliners of the 1930s entitled THE COMING OF THE STREAMLINERS; and a short on railway signals in France titled LIGHTS ALL THE WAY. Color/black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 32 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM D | This program consists of five short films on one reel: THE SHASTA ROUTE; CHICAGO TO L.A.; CLEAR TRACK AHEAD, a newsreel; FAREWELL TO STEAM ON THE AT&SF; and a March of Time segment titled NEW TRAINS FOR OLD. Black and white/color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 68 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM E | This program consists of three short films on one reel: THE SANTA FE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE; and two films dealing with Lionel trains, RAILROAD STORY and IRON PONIES. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 69 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| VARIETY PROGRAM G | This film consists of four short films, which are reproductions of some of the oldest railroad footage in existence. WESTERN TRAINS OF LONG AGO features trains photographed between approximately 1896 and 1903; A TRIP TO SALT LAKE CITY is an early Biograph comedy; THE GEORGETOWN LOOP is a trip over this Colorado railroad; RAILROAD RAIDERS OF ‘62 is a 1911 film about the Civil War locomotive, “The General.” Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 71 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| WESTERN COAL PROJECT | Produced in the 1970s by Detroit Edison, this is the story of how coal is shipped from Montana to Michigan where it is consumed for energy to that state. Coal is mined and shipped via rail over the Burlington Northern to Superior, Wisconsin, where the coal is placed onto ships for the final journey to Michigan. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 103 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| WHEELS OF STEEL | This classic documentary chronicles one day in the life of a Pennsylvania Railroad GG1 locomotive assigned to the Congressional. Scenes include servicing and washing of the locomotives at Sunnyside Yard, then on to the run to Washington, D.C. A must for GG1 and Pennsy fans. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:14 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 93 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| WHEN STEAM WAS KING | Three short films of steam operations on NYNH&H, NYC, C&O, PRR, NKP, Erie, L&N, GN, UP, T&P and ATSF. Filmed in the 1940s by Carl Dudley and released by Blackhawk Films. Color and black and white, sound, music. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 87 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| WHISPERING SMITH SPEAKS | Starring George O’Brien, this suspense comedy was filmed on a shortline in northern California and along the main line of the Southern Pacific featuring their famous cab forwards. The story involves a young man, son of a railroad tycoon, who wants to make a name of his own by working and saving a short line, only to find that his father wanted to buy it. Produced in 1936. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:10 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 16.00 | | Film Number: | 113 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| WRECK | A selection of silent newsreel coverage of train wrecks, mostly from the early 1920s, as pictured in Fox News. Practically every one of these accidents was caused by human failure. Produced by Blackhawk Films. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Available on Video? |
| | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 14.00 | | Film Number: | 102 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| YOUR TRACK TO PROFIT | A Reading Railroad film promoting their freight service, produced in the 1960s. Shows advantages shippers would have using the Reading. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Available on Video? | yes | | Rental Fee (U.S. Dollars): | 12.00 | | Film Number: | 26 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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