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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 | | Video Number: | N-505 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 1997 NRHS CONVENTION - Annual Banquet | | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | N-507 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 1997 NRHS CONVENTION OFFICIAL VIDEO - East Meets West | Covers the events of the 1997 NRHS convention headquartered in Salt Lake City UT. Included are scenes of convention trips using UP’s historic passenger equipment and steam locomotives. Color, sound, narration. By Act One Video. Donated by PROMONTORY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-508 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 1998 OFFICIAL NRHS CONVENTION VIDEO - Empire Heritage Rails | Join NRHS members at their national convention held in and around Syracuse NY in July 1998. The week-long program featured vintage diesels, steam and plenty of rare mileage trips. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Hot Rail Productions. Donated by CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-509 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 20TH CENTURY LIMITED ON TV | In 1955, the noted TV series “Omnibus” sent host Alistair Cooke and camera crews to do a live broadcast from New York Central’s Grand Central Terminal. “Trains Magazine” Editor David P. Morgan narrates this classic episode about NYC Train No. 25 and the workings of the Terminal. B&W with narration. Issued by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | T-899 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 2101: REQUIEM | Traces the activities of steam locomotive 2101 from its restoration through to excursion service. Includes scenes of the locomotive on the American Freedom Trains. Color, sound. By Pacing Images. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | T-902 | | 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 | | Video Number: | T-900 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| 611 BIRMINGHAM MEMORIES | Footage of Heart of Dixie Chapter NRHS’ fantrips between Birmingham, Alabama and Chattanooga, Tenn. in 1992 and 1993. Also includes their December 3, 1994 trip, the final fantrip of the NS Steam Program. Color, sound, narration. By Goodheart Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:56 | | Video Number: | S-485 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE A AND THE J | Highlights of the 1987 NRHS Convention in Roanoke, VA featuring Norfolk Southern steam locomotives 611 and 1218. Color, sound, narration. By Trackside Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | A-101 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ACROSS DONNER SUMMIT | A complete overview of the operations on Southern Pacific’s Donner Pass mainline between Roseville, CA and Sparks, NV. This excellently narrated tape covers all facets of this challenging piece of railroad, including summer and winter operations. Additional commentary by noted rail photographer Richard Steinheimer, plus some earlier black & white stills. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | A-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ACROSS MARIAS PASS | Plenty of heavy rail activity on Burlington Northern’s transcontinental route through Glacier National Park in Montana. The portion of the line from Whitefish to Browning, Montana is explored in all types of weather. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | A-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ADVANCE - A Film by Kawasaki | A film by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., made in 1982 to detail their production of light and heavy rail transit vehicles for Japan as well as for export. Highlighted are the Kawasaki LRV’s and Broad Street subway cars produced for Philadelphia’s SEPTA. Produced in the U.S. by Transit Gloria Mundi. Color, sound. Donated by MICHAEL L. BURSHTIN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:26 | | Video Number: | A-175 | | 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. Converted to video from a 16mm film in the NRHS collection. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:26 | | Video Number: | A-501 | | 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. Converted to video from a 16mm film in the NRHS collection. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:26 | | Video Number: | A-501 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALGOMA CENTRAL RAILWAY – The Tracks of the Black Bear | Algoma Central’s passenger services are featured in three seasons of the year on this tape – winter, summer and fall. While the entire railway is covered, special emphasis is placed on the Railway’s famed “Canyon Train” & “Snow Train”. Film made in 1987. Color, sound. By Rail Innovations. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:56 | | Video Number: | A-525 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALL ABOARD FOR EUREKA | This tape provides a round-trip on the Eureka Springs & North Arkansas Railway, a tourist line in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains. Woven into the current-day video are old black & white still shots for a historical perspective. Color, black & white, sound. From Mountain Automation Corporation. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | A-540 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALL THE LIVE LONG DAY : An Oral and Pictorial History of the D&H Railroad | This documentary shows Oneonta, N.Y., the town and the Delaware & Hodson’s shops complex including the roundhouse, the hump classification yard and the decline of all of this after World War I. Included are interviews with railroaders, politicians, freight shippers and historians.Color, B&W, sound, narration. By Abacus Films in 1997. Donated by LEATHERSTOCKING CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | A-510 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALLEGHENY PORTAGE RAILROAD | Through an ingenious engineering system of ten inclined planes, the Allegheny Portage Railroad connected the eastern and western portion of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. Discover the story of this National Park Service Historic Site, and learn about its early construction, including the building of the first railroad tunnel in America. By the Eastern National Park & Monument Association. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:19 | | Video Number: | A-515 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALLEGHENY RAILS – Vol. I | A video transfer of the 8mm color movie collection of William P. Price, covering the Baltimore & Ohio’s Sand Patch Grade and the Cumberland Division during 1953 and 1954. Enjoy the twilight of steam and the colorful first generation diesels in excellent sunlight. Color, narration and musical background. By WB Video Productions. Donated by WESTERN MARYLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:55 | | Video Number: | A-550 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALLEGHENY RAILS – Vol. II | A video transfer of the 8mm color movie collection of William P. Price, covering the Western Maryland’s Connellsville and Elkins Subdivisions during 1954. See steam and early diesel action on freight & passenger trains on this well-maintained railroad. Color, narration and musical background. By WB Video Productions. Donated by WESTERN MARYLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | A-551 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALONG THE HUDSON DIVISION | Pentrex takes the viewer from Penn Station, New York, north to Albany-Rensselaer on a tour of Metro-North and Amtrak’s route along the east shore of the Hudson River. Both in-cab views from an EMD FL9 diesel and trackside sequences are shown in this exciting and beautiful trip. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | A-575 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALONG THE POCAHONTAS DISTRICT - Coal Trains & Time Freights | In southern West Virginia, on trackage where electrics once rode, the Norfolk Southern moves coal with their newest diesels (in 1997). Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:32 | | Video Number: | A-580 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALPINE TOURISM | A short, black & white video made in the 1950s by the French National Railways (SNCF) with the emphasis on electric traction, including some spectacular scenery in the Alps. Donated by WILLIAM D. GRAY. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | A-600 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALPINTRAINS - AUSTRIAN MARIAZELL | A journey on Austria’s most attractive narrow-gauge mountain railway between St. Polten and Mariazell. The film, produced in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Railways, features segments of inaccessible track scenes, and will be of interest to those interested in European railroading. Color, sound. By S.R. Film & Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:48 | | Video Number: | A-899 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ALPINTRAINS - AUSTRIAN SEMMERING | For the European interest, this tape covers the Austrian Federal Railways’ Semmering Line, built southwest of Vienna in 1854. The tape includes current operations, historical views and a lengthy interview with a former engine driver. Color, black and white, sound. By SR Film & Video, Austria. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:57 | | Video Number: | A-900 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMERICA’S DREAM HIGHWAY – The Pennsylvania Turnpike | An interesting documentary covering the design and construction of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. This noted highway’s origin was in a railroad line from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh, and this history is interwoven into the tape. Color, sound. Produced and donated by the PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE COMMISSION. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | A-625 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK 578 – Los Angeles to San Diego | This videotape was shot aboard Amtrak No. 578 in 1991 from the train’s cab-control car, and shows the entire right of way between Los Angeles and San Diego. Color, sound, narration. By S H Rail Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:55 | | Video Number: | A-633 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK ACROSS AMERICA - 25TH ANNIVERSARY | Historic footage of famous passenger trains combined with eight views of Amtrak throughout its 25-year history. Locations include the Northeast Corridor, Hudson River, Horseshoe Curve and the Chicago hub. Camera locations include trackside, cab ride and onboard. Color, audio, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | A-629 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK’S AUTO TRAIN | Views in 1994 of Auto Train operations between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida, including vehicle loading and unloading, views from trackside, and interior views. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:15 | | Video Number: | A-630 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK’S NORTHEAST CORRIDOR - Cab Ride - Washington, DC to Philadelphia | A complete cab ride in the front of AEM-7 #911 on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station is the entire scope of this tape. This tape shows the track layouts, and passing trains (some of which are misidentified). Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:25 | | Video Number: | A-679 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| AMTRAK’S NORTHEAST CORRIDOR - New York to Philadelphia | An extensive look at Amtrak’s pride and joy, the Northeast Corridor. This tape, produced with Amtrak’s cooperation, focuses on the heavily-traveled New York-Philadelphia segment. View action at New York, Newark, Princeton Junction, Trenton and Philadelphia. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | A-677 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK’S NORTHEAST CORRIDOR - Philadelphia to Washington, DC. | The most modern portion of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is viewed on this tape, including the CETC-controlled traffic system. Numerous trackside locations are seen on this tape, including Eddystone, PA, Perryville and Aberdeen, MD. More than 100 commuter and Amtrak trains are viewed on this busy tape. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | A-678 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK’S TURBOTRAINS | Come aboard an Amtrak Turbo for a high-speed cab ride along the Hudson Division between New York’s Penn Station and Albany-Rensselaer. View this classic former New York Central route which today handles many passengers from Amtrak and Metro-North. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | A-676 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| AMTRAK’S X-2000 DEMONSTRATION | A synopsis of Amtrak’s ABB Traction X-2000 experimental trainset, borrowed from the Swedish State Railways during 1992–1993. This tape includes on-train and trackside views, as well as interviews detailing the operation and technical aspects of high-speed rail technology. Produced by Pentrex with assistance from Amtrak and ABB Traction. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | A-675 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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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 | | Video Number: | A-650 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ARIZONA’S SHORTLINE RAILROADS | The natural beauty of Arizona lends itself to some fine shortline operations. Featured on this excellent tape are the Copper Basin, San Manuel, Magma, Arizona Eastern and Apache Railroads. Enjoy the actual sounds of Baldwin and Alco diesels, vanishing from today’s operations. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:40 | | Video Number: | A-740 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ARKANSAS & MISSOURI RAILROAD | An in-depth look at this regional railroad in the hills of northwest Arkansas. Fans of Alco diesels will thrill at seeing and hearing C420’s, a T6 and a 1943-vintage RS1 in action. An added attraction is a series of interviews with A&M people and an “inside” look at the mechanical workings of Alco diesels. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | A-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ASSAULT ON ASHEVILLE | Official highlights of the 1989 NRHS Asheville Convention, including single, double and even triple-headed steam action. See 587 run to Bulls Gap, TN, 1218 solo over Old Fort Mountain, 587 over Old Fort Mountain, 587 and 1218 doubleheaded into Asheville, and a triple-header between Roanoke and Lynchburg. Produced by Trackside Video. Donated by ASHEVILLE CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | N/A | | Video Number: | A-790 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ASSAULT ON SNOW | The story of a shortline mountain railroad’s battle with the Blizzard of 1988. You’re trackside and on board as Wyoming & Colorado F units hit walls of snow in “punch and back out” plowing. Color, live sound. By WB Video Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Video Number: | A-800 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ATLANTA RAILROADS — THEIR HISTORY AND THEIR STORY | Documentary of the railroads which served Atlanta, from the Western & Atlantic through to present-day CSX and Norfolk Southern. Narrated by actor and Atlanta resident Dan Chandler. Black and white and color, digital sound. By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | A-875 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ATLANTA STEAM CELEBRATION | Highlights of railroading activities at the 1994 NRHS Convention in Atlanta, GA. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | A-880 | | 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 | | Video Number: | B-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BANGOR & AROOSTOOK CENTENNIAL VIDEO | Take a tour of the Bangor & Aroostook, viewing operations, meeting employees from 1940 to the present. The early years are covered by some excellent still photos from railroad archives, and the entire production helps the viewer feel BAR employees’ pride in their railroad. Color, sound. By Bangor & Aroostook Railroad. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:54 | | Video Number: | B-115 | | 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 | | Video Number: | B-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BAY AREA TRANSIT RETROSPECTIVE | A 27-minute color and sound production by Oakland (CA) TV Channel 2 on some 50 years of Bay Area transit including vintage views of the systems that were lost, as well as today’s BART and MUNI. Produced by Catenary Video Productions and released by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:27 | | Video Number: | B-150 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1984 | Pentrex’s annual summary of interesting rail action during 1984 includes the Speno Rail Grinder on the Mojave Desert; SP’s Olympic Special to Los Angeles; Union Pacific on the Feather River; Santa Fe on Cajon Pass; Private car trip from Oakland to Denver; Highlights from the tapes THE ALASKA RAILROAD and BY DAYLIGHT TO THE FAIR. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | B-584 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1985 | The 1985 Pentrex review of rail activities includes a McCloud River steam excursion; Union Pacific Oldtimers’ Special; Barnum & Bailey circus train; EMD SD60 demos on the Santa Fe; Burlington Northern on Marias Pass; 1985 National Track Motor Car Championships and much other material in the usual style of Pentrex. Color, sound, narration. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-585 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1986 | Southern Pacific 4-8-4 #4449 to Hollywood; GM GP60 demonstrators on ATSF; ATSF museum move of steamer 3751 in California; CN, CP and VIA sampler in Fraser River Canyon, British Columbia; C&NW business car special; the usual fine potpourri from the cameras of Pentrex. Color, sound, narration. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-586 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1987 | In 1987, Pentrex tapes Union Pacific 3985 and 8444; the NRHS Roanoke Convention with 611 and 1218; Fremont & Elkhorn Valley RR; SP’s Super Bowl Special; UP on Sherman Hill; NYS&W stack trains; California “Operation Lifesaver” special plus other rail action. Color, sound, narration. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-587 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1988 | Pentrex’s annual potpourri of current rail action includes Cotton Belt 819 running Pine Bluff, AR to Tyler, TX; CSX F units on the Road Railer; UP 3985 running Cheyenne to Laramie, WY; Railroading in eastern Canada; Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR and a Mexican fantrip from Nogales to Nacozari. Color, sound, narration. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-588 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1989 | The 1989 Pentrex review of significant rail events covers Santa Fe Warbonnets; N&W 611 on the ex-Southern “Rathole”; the Napa Valley Wine Train; N&W 1218 on a Richmond-Roanoke fantrip; CSX F units on the New River Train; Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley Line; a Trailer Train photo special; Nickel Plate 765 and the Western Allegheny’s (B&LE) F units. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-589 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1990 | Pentrex’s annual synopsis of rail highlights for 1990 includes Ringling’s Blue Unit circus train, Green Bay & Western, SP’s Siskiyou Line, Boone & Scenic Valley RR, Railroads of Omaha, Frisco 1522 and the Eisenhower Centennial celebration in Kansas. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-590 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BEST OF 1991 | In 1991, Pentrex camera crews taped Southern Pacific’s sugar beet train, SP’s Sacramento shops, Conrail’s Berea, OH tower, UP Challenger 3985 in Utah, a Santa Fe shippers special in California, SP 2472 in San Francisco, the railroads of Salt Lake City and Ogden, and Union Pacific SD40-2 No. 3593, the “Desert Storm” locomotive. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-591 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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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 | | Video Number: | B-625 | | 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 | | Video Number: | B-635 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BLOODLINES | A 1988 Norfolk Southern-produced film documenting the various commodities carried by Norfolk Southern, showing how NS has become the “Thoroughbred” in providing a total transportation system. This corporate Highlight film gives a brief overview of NS territory and services. Donated by NORFOLK SOUTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | B-650 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BLUE RIDGE STEAM | See Norfolk & Western steam in action between 1955 and 1958 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, as photographed on 8mm film by noted photographer Bill Price. Steam-powered freight and passenger trains are featured, plus Southern 4501 on a 1966 excursion, and a ride in the dome on the diesel-powered Powhatan Arrow in 1966. Color, musical background. Donated by WESTERN MARYLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:22 | | Video Number: | B-675 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 1 | View EMPIRE ON PARADE, a 46-minute color view of Great Northern freight trains from the mid-1950’s, plus FROM THE CAR WINDOW, a 1930-vintage 15-minute B&W short on a ride on the old “Empire Builder” on GN. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:01 | | Video Number: | B-701 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 2 | Two titles from the Burlington Northern film vaults. CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR, produced in the 1950’s, is a colorful view of panoramic scenes from the dome enroute from Chicago to San Francisco (28 min.), while PATH OF A GIANT is a 12-minute film in color from the early 1980’s dealing with safety promotion. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:40 | | Video Number: | B-702 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 3 | Two titles from the Burlington Northern film vaults. PORTRAIT OF A RAILROAD, a 28-minute color production from the early 1970’s tells the story of BN in its first decade in this award-winning film. WESTERN COAL CONNECTION is a 12-minute color production detailing the Gillette-Orin (WY) line construction project of the 1970’s. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:40 | | Video Number: | B-703 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 4 | TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD, a 1930’s eight-minute silent B&W of the Northern Pacific’s “North Coast Limited”, plus MR. DODDS GOES TO COLORADO, a 1950’s 29-minute color trip aboard CB&Q’s “Denver Zephyr” plus a ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:37 | | Video Number: | B-704 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 5 | LIVELY WORLD OF GREAT NORTHERN, an 11-minute color film of the 1960’s, the last film ever made by GN, plus ALASKA, a silent 10-minute B&W flick from the 1930’s aboard NP’s “North Coast Limited”, plus a short but scenic ride on the Alaska Railroad way back when. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:21 | | Video Number: | B-705 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BN RAILROAD CLASSICS - Tape 6 | ALL PULLMAN TRAIN WEST, a silent 10-minute B&W film of the NP’s “North Coast Limited” in the earliest footage available, plus RUN-BY REEL, a 28-minute, silent, B&W/color potpourri of various runbys of steam and diesels, including some rare shots in making the 1934 film SILVER STREAK. Donated by BURLINGTON NORTHERN. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:38 | | Video Number: | B-706 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 4 SEASONS, VOLUME 1 | Vintage steam and diesel operations on the Boston and Maine in the Boston area during the summer and fall seasons. From 16mm films of Stanley Y. Whitney. Color, sound effects, narration. By Herron Rail Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:44 | | Video Number: | B-680 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BOSTON & MAINE IN THE 4 SEASONS, VOLUME 2 | Vintage steam and diesel operations on the Boston and Maine in the Boston area during the winter and spring seasons. From 16mm films of Stanley Y. Whitney. Color, sound effects, narration. By Herron Rail Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | B-681 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA RAIL SERIES | Four different productions on one tape: UNCOMMON CARRIER, an overview of the operations of the entire BC Rail system; 995 DAYS, the complete story of the building of the Tumbler Ridge electric line; MILE 63.5, a detailed look at the cleanup of three derailed locomotives; and DAYLINER ONE/SNOW TRAIN, two travelogues showing the cities and activities served by BC Rail’s passenger service. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | B-760 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BRITISH COLUMBIA RAILWAY | A complete review of the BC Rail system, done by Pentrex in 1986. Scenes include the Budd RDC passenger service, diesel freight operations, Tumbler Ridge electrified coal line and the Royal Hudson steam excursion train. Coupled with British Columbia scenery, it’s excellent. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | B-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BURLINGTON NORTHERN “E” UNITS | A complete review of the operation of Burlington Northern’s famed EMD E unit diesel locomotives on the BN mainline between Chicago and Aurora, IL. Trackside and in-cab footage of this fine-tuned, high-density commuter operation. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | B-695 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| BURLINGTON NORTHERN’S FUNNEL | Shot in 1997 on the BN’s Pende Oreille Subdivision, a 71-mile line between Spokane WA and Sandpoint, Idaho, this video shows the line’s geography and its rail traffic. Featured also are motive power such as B30-7s, B39-8s, SD45-2s and SD40-2s .Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | B-700 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| C&IM SPECIAL - Return of the Heavyweights | A compilation of photography from several members of the Chicago & Illinois Midland Chapter, NRHS, which take us over the entire C&IM mainline both in modern diesel times and in steam days when coal was the road’s lifeblood. During digital remixing, only authentic recordings of C&IM steam was included. Color and B&W, sound, narration. Donated by CHICAGO & ILLINOIS MIDLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:29 | | Video Number: | C-010 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CADIZ RAILROAD - A Few More Miles | The confusion marking the final months of the Western Kentucky’s Cadiz Railroad is captured in this footage from the camera of Jerry Mart. Also viewed are trains on ICG and Fort Campbell rail, as well as wintertime snowclearing action. Video made in 1984. Donated by WESTERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:15 | | Video Number: | C-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CAJON PASS-TEHACHAPI LOOP | A visit to California’s most famous railroading landmarks. Highlights include a detailed look at both locations, the Barstow hump yard, the dispatcher’s office and helper service all through Pentrex’s lenses. Color, sound, narration. Tapes donated by CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER and TOPEKA CHAPTER. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | C-225 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| CALIFORNIA LIMITEDS | For AT&SF and SP devotees, the name Gerald M. Best needs no introduction. See the great trains of the late 1920’s and early 1930’s, leaving old Los Angeles Central Station, climbing Cajon Pass, all in black & white with added sound and narration. By Interurban Videos. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:33 | | Video Number: | C-245 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALIFORNIA NORTHERN | Shot onboard locomotives and from trackside, this video shows the exciting operations of the regional California Northern Railroad and the scenic landscapes it traverses. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:40 | | Video Number: | C-244 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALIFORNIA ROTARY ACTION - Union Pacific’s Feather River Rotary | In January, 1993, a series of Pacific snowstorms brought heavy snows to California’s Feather River Canyon. Watch as Union Pacific fights the snow with a rotary plow on this former Western Pacific route. UP’s Manager of Steam Operations, Steve Lee, explains the history and operation of the rotary plow. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | C-246 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALIFORNIA WESTERN RAILROAD | A fine synopsis of the California Western Railroad, running between Fort Bragg and Willits, route of the “Skunk” trains. See steam, diesel and the famed “Skunk” railcars by ACF on this excellent tape, made in 1989. The CW is now owned by Kyle Railways, and many improvements have been made to this famed line. Color, sound. By Pentrex. Donated by PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-248 | | 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 | | Video Number: | C-251 | | 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 | | Video Number: | C-251 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CALIFORNIA’S BALDWIN DIESELS | The Baldwin diesel locomotive is moving toward extinction. Join Pentrex’s camera crews in covering California’s Trona Railway, the Amador Central Railroad and the Sierra Railroad and their Baldwin internal-combustion machines. The Sierra and Trona units have been replaced, but their memories and sounds are preserved on this tape. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-240 | | 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 | | Video Number: | X-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CANADIAN DOUBLEHEADER STEAM | Witness an awesome doubleheader pulled by Canada’s two largest steam locomotives, former Canadian Pacific #2860 and Canadian National #6060, on a 1,200-mile trip from Vancouver to Jasper and Prince George in 1988. Ex-CP #3716 also gets into the action. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-350 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CANADIAN STEAM | A tape made from old sequences of 16mm color movies of steam on Canadian National and Canadian Pacific in the 1950s, from the camera of Jerry Carson. The sequences are mostly of locomotives and front end of trains passing the camera. Color, dubbed sound. By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Video Number: | C-355 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CANFOR’S ENGLEWOOD RAILWAY | This unusual tape features the last remaining logging railway on Canada’s Vancouver Island. Canfor has a busy dieselized rail operation hauling logs to water, and also operates a 1920 Alco 2-8-2 for tourists. An excellent tape under beautiful weather conditions. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | C-365 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CASS SCENIC RAILROAD | An overview of the Cass Railfan Weekend, which features three Shay steam locomotives running side-by-side, followed by a triple-header passenger train to Bald Knob. Watch the smoke as these locomotives struggle up an 11-percent grade. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | C-375 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CENTRAL MEXICO RAILS | A video review of the operations of the Mexican railway system east of Mexico City. Plenty of Alco and General Electric diesels, modern and antiquated operating practices make this a most interesting tape. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | M-340 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CENTURY OF THE NEW YORK CENTRAL - The Making of a Legend, Part I | A documentary of the “Twentieth Century Limited”, New York Central’s premier passenger train. Includes interviews with key NYC employees. Black & white and color, sound, narration. By Chicory Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-400 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CHALLENGE FOR TOMORROW | This Santa Fe-produced film from the mid-1950’s looks at AT&SF’s past and “present”. View EMD F units, E units and the famed Alco PA’s on this tape, with a twilight glimpse of steam, and even some cab rides. Color, narration. Reproduced by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Video Number: | C-415 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CHATTANOOGA STEAM REUNION | Norfolk Southern’s steam program celebrated its 25th anniversary during November, 1991 with a series of trips and a banquet in Chattanooga, TN. Locomotives included steamers 611, 1218 and 4501. This film documents the trips as well as part of the banquet speeches. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:40 | | Video Number: | C-425 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| CHESAPEAKE & OHIO 2765 - New River Masquerade | Ex-Nickel Plate Berkshire #765, repainted, renumbered and modified to resemble a 2-8-4 C&O Kanawha, heads up three Fall Foliage excursions through the spectacular New River Gorge in WV. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | C-440 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CHICAGO STEAM CELEBRATION | Pentrex’s video crews covered most activities of the 1993 NRHS Chicago Convention, detailing the numerous excursion activities, including Union Pacific 3985, Nickel Plate 587 and 765, the Chicago Transit Authority and the South Shore. A highlight was the visit to the Illinois Railway Museum at Union, well documented by the crews. Limited coverage of the various seminars is included as well. Color, sound. By Pentrex. Donated by CHICAGO CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | C-455 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| CHRISTMAS TRAINS - Christmas Trains of All Sizes Across America | A collection of “Christmas trains”. View everything from real operating steam locomotives to toy trains and special garden railroads set up for the holidays. One highlight is the BNSF Santa Claus Express, a diesel powered Christmas Train decorated with over 20,000 glowing lights. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex . | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:28 | | Video Number: | C-460 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CINCINNATI 1218 | Class “A” No. 1218 handles 25 coaches on the Southern Mainline from Cincinnati to Danville, Ky. This 1987 visit by the giant 2-6-6-4 is its first to the area, and 1218 shows why it is in a class by itself. By Greg Scholl Video Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:57 | | Video Number: | C-510 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CINDERS IN THE SUMMER | See four different contemporary steam operations as viewed during the summer of 1991. Ex-Reading 4-8-4 #2102 is featured on the Reading & Northern, New Hope & Ivyland celebrating its 100th anniversary, ex-Southern 2-8-2 #4501 runs on a North Carolina Museum of Transportation trip, and some views of the 1991 NRHS Huntington Convention. Color, sound. Produced by Moe Quirin and donated by the DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:31 | | Video Number: | C-495 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CINDERS, RODS AND RAILS | Steam in the 1980’s. This all-color production features CP 2317 (Steamtown), RDG 2102 (Blue Mountain & Reading), NKP 765 (NRHS Convention), N&W 1218 (NRHS Special) and N&W 611, N&W 1218 and NKP 587 at the 1989 NRHS Asheville Convention. Track sound, narration. Produced and donated by DELAWARE VALLEY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CLASSIC CHICAGO RAILROADING | A video with rare scenes filmed by Dick Walton during the 1960’s throughout the Chicago and northern Indiana areas. Classic motive power from vintage diesels to the latest of the 1970’s. An incredible journey into the heart of American railroading. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:24 | | Video Number: | C-540 | | 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 | | Video Number: | C-550 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CLIMAX OF STEAM ON THE WESTERN MARYLAND | Vintage views of steam operations in the last days thereof on the Western Maryland Railroad, from the camera of George Leilich. Black & white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:35 | | Video Number: | C-555 | | 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 | | Video Number: | C-575 | | 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 | | Video Number: | C-625 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| COPPER CANYON - CHIHUAHUA PACIFIC | Ride the spectacular Chihuahua Pacific Railroad over Mexico’s Sierra Madre mountains and through the famed Copper Canyon. Make a side trip at Los Mochis to the Mexicano del Pacifico, and see a 1923 Baldwin 2-8-2 in freight service. Much interesting passenger operation. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | C-650 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CP RAIL’S ROGERS - The Last Pushers | CP Rail’s Rogers pushers were eliminated with completion of the Mount Macdonald Tunnel in 1988. This 1987 tape, shot during the heavy snows of winter, depicts the pushers in action, generally in lashups of six units each, moving coal, grain and general merchandise over the Rockies. Color, sound. By Rail Innovations. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:56 | | Video Number: | C-700 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CROZET - The Claudius Crozet Story | This video documents the life of Claudius Crozet, who was best known as the builder of the Blue Ridge Tunnel at Rockfish Gap, Afton, Va., which was, at the time, the longest tunnel in the world. By Morning Sun Productions, 1997. Donated by ROBERT L. BARRETT. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | C-725 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CSX - Southern West Virginia Coal | Explore CSX branchlines in the coalfields of West Virginia, as well as the transfer of the coal to river barges for shipment to world markets. Also included is an interview with the CSX Resident Vice-President for West Virginia. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | C-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CUBA STEAM | This video shows U.S.-built Alco and Baldwin steam locomotives along with Russian built diesels operating in Cuba on a wide variety of track gauges. Included are railroad shops and a cab ride in a Baldwin 2-6-0 standard-gauge steam locomotive. Films were shot in the 1990s but are reminiscent of the 1950s. Color, stereo sound , narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:11 | | Video Number: | C-790 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC - Rotary Snow Plow | Join Pentrex’s camera crew in 1991 for an exciting 2-day visit to the C&TS as steam-powered rotary snowplow No. OY clears the upper reaches of the line for the first time since 1983. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:40 | | Video Number: | C-802 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RAILROAD - FREIGHT TRAIN | Follow Pentrex’s cameras in September, 1990 on a specially-commissioned photographer’s freight train over the entire Cumbres & Toltec. Most railfans see the passenger trains but this is special. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | C-800 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC RR - PASSENGER TRAIN | Ride on the longest and highest narrow gauge in North America as Pentrex covers the Cumbres & Toltec’s passenger operations. Experience cab rides and the awesome power of two steam engines doubleheaded on the trains. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:15 | | Video Number: | C-801 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DAYLIGHT 4449 - ‘84 | The LOUISIANA WORLD’S FAIR DAYLIGHT was the name given to a special steam train which traveled from Portland, OR to New Orleans, LA for the 1984 World’s Fair in May and June. The program covers the first 10 days of the trip, beginning in Portland and ending east of Los Angeles. Color, sound. By JMJ Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | D-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DAYLIGHT 4449’S OREGON JOURNEY | In 1996, the “Daylight” locomotive hauls freight from Newberg to Albany on the Portland and Western and a passenger train on the Willamette & Pacific’s Toledo District. The engine’s tender was re-lettered for each shortline. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:56 | | Video Number: | D-126 | | 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 | | Video Number: | D-135 | | 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 | | Video Number: | D-145 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DENVER & RIO GRANDE WESTERN | Filmed all across the Moffat Tunnel and Tennessee Pass routes in 1987, both onboard and trackside. Action includes Amtrak’s “California Zephyr” plus all of the beautiful Colorado mountain railroading; Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | D-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DESERT DINOSAURS: The Trona Baldwins | An excellent documentary on California’s Trona Railway and its venerable Baldwin AS-616 diesel locomotives. This tape outlines the railway and its operations, and includes some interviews with employees. Color, sound, narration. By East End Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:09 | | Video Number: | D-275 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DOUBLE STACKS OVER TEHACHAPI | Footage of operations of Santa Fe double stack trains at and around Tehachapi Loop in California. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | D-600 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE DT&I – Volume II | This volume is a sequel to Volume I, and covers the period the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton’s merger with the Grand Trunk Western through the middle 1980s. Trains on this tape are identified by number, and the tape is mainly runby and pacing views. Color, stereo sound. By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:55 | | Video Number: | D-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD | Tour and rides on this famous narrow gauge tourist line, including visits to the train yards and servicing areas. Views of a rare winter excursion. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | D-780 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EARLY BALDWIN DIESELS ON THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC | Original 16mm film shot by John Kirkland in the 1950’s of S-12s, AS-616s and DRS-6-6-1500/1, as well as two Shay locomotives at the Diamond Match Company, are shown. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Video Number: | E-050 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EAST BROAD TOP - A Living Landmark | The entire story of Pennsylvania’s East Broad Top Railroad, including a narrated history of the railroad by Deane Mellander. Vintage 8mm and 16mm films of the 1930’s, 1940’s and 1950’s are included. Black and white, color, sound and narration. Produced by Friends of the East Broad Top in association with Mason-Dixon Productions, 1992. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:53 | | Video Number: | E-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EASTERN QUEBEC’S ORE LINES - Vol. I | This video documents the operations of two iron ore-hauling lines in Eastern Quebec: Cartier, an all Alco-powered railroad; and Quebec Iron & Titanium’s Romaine River Railway, one of the most remote railroads in all of North America. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | E-110 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EASTERN QUEBEC’S ORE LINES - Vol. II | This second video in a series examines the operations of the Quebec, North Shore & Labrador Railroad, both freight and passenger. Also seen are the Wabush Lake Railway and the Arnaud Railway, which boasts a fleet of Alco RS-18s. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | E-111 | | 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 | | Video Number: | E-500 | | 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 | | Video Number: | E-550 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE EMPIRE BUILDER – Discovering the Great Northwest | In 1991, KXLY-Television of Spokane, WA traveled on Amtrak’s Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle, doing a documentary on the route, the train and the employees. This outstanding film will be enjoyed by anyone interested in traveling by train to this area. Color, sound. By KXLY Television. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:48 | | Video Number: | E-501 | | 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 | | Video Number: | E-800 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EUREKA & PALISADE: Woodburner on the Durango & Silverton | Operation of foreign power, common on modern freight lines today, almost never happened on the narrow gauge. For eight days in 1996 on the D& S, E&P No. 4 , built by Baldwin in 1875 and perfectly restored to its original splendor, braved the three percent grades above the Animas River. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Video Number: | E-801 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| EVOLUTION OF THE AIR BRAKE | Traces the history of pneumatic train braking from the invention of the first straight air brake by George Westinghouse in 1869 through present-day developments in modern freight brake control valves. Donated by WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE COMPANY. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:32 | | Video Number: | E-805 | | 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 | | Video Number: | X-120 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FEATHER RIVER CANYON E-9’s | The Feather River Canyon, once an active passenger route through the Sierra Nevadas, saw passenger service once again for a UPRR excursion during the July 4th weekend in 1994. The Feather River Special, with 6 domeliners among its 15 passenger cars, was powered by UP’s sleek A-B-A set of E-9s. You’ll see the Special at all the famous locations. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | F-200 | | 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 | | Video Number: | F-500 | | 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 | | Video Number: | F-500 | | 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 | | Video Number: | F-510 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FORTY FEET BELOW - The Video | Explore the railroad tunnel system beneath Chicago through vintage film footage and photographs of operations. Includes an interview with Bruce Moffat, author of the book “Forty Feet Below”. Color with narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | F-530 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FRASER CANYON ROUTE | A video journey of the busiest transcontinental railway link between British Columbia and the eastern provinces of Canada. In addition to CP and CN freights and spectacular scenery, you will view a rail grinder and self-propelled crane at work; also includes a cab ride. Color, sound, narration. By Wild Rose Productions and Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | F-640 | | 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 | | Video Number: | X-127 | | 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 | | Video Number: | X-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| FRISCO 1522 | This video was shot during this steam locomotive’s operations on the “Peach Blossom Special” train between St. Louis, Missouri and Birmingham, Alabama during the 1994 NRHS National Convention. Includes a locomotive cab ride. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | F-662 | | 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 | | Video Number: | F-670 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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