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| GANDY DANCERS | This video examines the now-vanished life of the track workers known as “gandy dancers”, in particular the African-American worker. By interview and demonstration, a number of retired workers describe the life and work of the men whose job it was to lay, straighten and realign the rails. Black & white and color, sound, narration. Produced by Prof. Barry Dornfield. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | G-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD | A complete history of the Georgetown Loop Railroad between Georgetown and Silver Plume, CO, its restoration and present-day operation, including the spectacular Devil’s Gate Bridge. Color, sound. Donated by OVERLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | G-251 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GG1: AN AMERICAN CLASSIC | This 1984 Avanti Productions film documents the long history of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s famed GG1 electric locomotive. You’ll ride from South Amboy, NJ to New York’s Penn Station, with primary focus on NJ Transit’s GG1 No. 4877, repainted to the tuscan red five-strip PRR scheme. The film is narrated by Philadelphia Chapter member and well-known Philadelphia radio personality Tom Moran. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | G-400 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GLACIER EXPRESS | From the chic resort of St. Moritz to the quaint village of Zermatt below the majestic Matterhorn, the Glacier Express crosses 291 bridges and goes through 91 tunnels. Enjoy this spectacular Swiss rail activity in color and natural sound with music. By Video Visits. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | G-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN RIDES – Volume I | On this video, you’ll experience excursion train rides on the Yreka Western , Virginia & Truckee, Durango & Silverton, Manitou & Pike’s Peak and Georgetown Loop, as well as the Portola Railroad and the Nevada Northern Railroad museums and the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Color, sound, narration. Produced by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-580 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN RIDES – Volume II | In this second in a set, you’ll experience excursion train rides on the Cumbres & Toltec, Railtown 1897, Yosemite Mountain-Sugar Pine, Western Railway Museum, Napa Valley Wine Train, California Western, Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow-Gauge and Santa Cruz, Big Trees & Pacific. Color, sound, narration. Produced by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-581 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN RIDES – Volume III | On this video, you’ll experience excursion train rides on the Blue Mountain & Reading, Valley Railroad, Mt. Washington Cog Railway and East Broad Top, as well as visiting six railroad museums and the Lowell National Historic Park. Color, sound, narration. Produced by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-582 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN RIDES – Volume IV | On this video, you’ll experience excursion train rides on the Green Mountain Railroad, Adirondack Scenic, Cass Scenic, Western Maryland Scenic and Strasburg Rail Road, as well as visiting five railroad museums. Color, sound, narration. Produced by Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-583 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT CANADIAN TRAIN RIDE | Documents the ex-Canadian Pacific passenger train “The Canadian” from its inception through to present day operations under VIA Rail. Color and black & white, sound, narration. Produced by International Travel Films. Donated by R.L. EASTWOOD, JR. | | Length (HH:MM): | l:20 | | Video Number: | G-586 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - Beijing and Hong Kong | Beijing rail system, while expanding, struggles to keep up with the growing population of China’s capital city. Two routes and 26 stations accommodate almost 8 million riders per day. Hong Kong’s system, meanwhile, links Hong Kong Island and the mainland, and uses unique cars. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-653 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - London and Calcutta | An integral part of London’s history, the “tube” was begun in 1863 while Queen Victoria ruled, and today’s system carries 700 million passengers a year through 275 stations on 254 route miles. A stark contrast to Calcutta, its lavish Metro, spotlessly clean, features air-conditioned stations and cars, chandeliers, marble pillars and colorful murals. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-655 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - Madrid and Berlin | Two of Europe’s interesting cities are visited in this tape. Madrid’s Metro dates to 1919, encompassing 70 route miles and 154 stations, carrying 360 million passengers per year. The study of the Berlin system is interesting as you examine a divided city now united as one. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-654 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - New York and Toronto | This first of a six-tape series covers the subways of New York and Toronto. Each tape not only looks at the subway system physically, but also examines the hustle and bustle which make the city tick. The tape of New York and Toronto compares these two large but vastly different North American cities. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-650 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - Tokyo and Seoul | This tapes reviews these two cities of the Orient. Transportation in Tokyo is a challenge, and viewers will see how the large volume of passengers is handled each day. South Korea’s capital, Seoul, is the world’s fastest growing city, and its clean and efficient subway is responsible for moving the masses. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-651 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT METROS OF THE WORLD - Washington, DC and San Francisco | This tape views two of North America’s newest subway systems, Washington’s Metro, whose ridership consists of all classes of society, as well as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), introduced to San Francisco, Oakland and surrounding communities in 1972. San Francisco’s unique mixture of cultures is highlighted. Color, sound. By International Video Network. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-652 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT OUTDOOR RAILWAYS | Visits to three garden railways operated in Southern California. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | G-660 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS OF THE WORLD — THE LONG STRAIGHT (AUSTRALIA) | Michael Frayn’s journey includes rides on the legendary Ghan into Alice Springs and a 300-mile trip across Nullarbor Plain on the longest straight railway line in the world. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:58 | | Video Number: | X-130 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS OF THE WORLD — ZAMBEZI EXPRESS (SOUTH AFRICA) | Michael Wood goes north from Cape Town on the Blue Train, the “most luxurious in the world”, to Victoria Falls. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:58 | | Video Number: | G-676 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT STEAM MACHINE | This film covers the High Iron Company trips of the early 1970s, featuring Nickel Plate Berkshire No. 759. Filmed by Michael Autorino of Avanti Productions, trips made by 759 on WM, CNJ and PC are featured. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:22 | | Video Number: | G-700 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY | The Grand-dad of all railroad films — this well-known classic was produced by Edwin S. Porter for Thomas Edison. Filmed on the Lackawanna Railroad near Paterson, NJ, in 1903, this short was the first film to employ storytelling by editing. Our print has hand-painted scenes, with a musical soundtrack. Black and white with color scenes, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:13 | | Video Number: | G-710 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| GREEN BAY ROUTE (Green Bay & Western) | See Wisconsin railroading at its best on the all-Alco Green Bay & Western Railroad, with 16 operating Alcos. Road and local freights are seen on this road, and the Alcos were due to be phased out during 1993. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:12 | | Video Number: | G-800 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| H & F RAILWAY — TROLLEYS THROUGH THE HEART OF MARYLAND | Documentary of the history and operations of the Hagerstown & Frederick Railway, an interurban in western Maryland which ceased operation in 1954. Includes interviews with H&F employees. Black and white, sound, narration. By CJ Trolleys. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | H-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HAWK MOUNTAIN MEMORIES, Volume 1 | The transition from steam to diesel is underway as the Reading Company is viewed between Norristown and Reading, PA in 1945. Views of the “Mule Train” on the RDG Perkiomen Branch in 1955, and views of the LV, RDG, L&NE and CNJ in the Allentown, PA area. Musical background. Donated by HAWK MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:54 | | Video Number: | H-101 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HAWK MOUNTAIN MEMORIES, Volume 2 | See Alco diesels operating on the Lehigh Valley, Reading and Delaware & Hudson out of Allentown, PA. See LV action at Sayre, PA, plus the L&NE-RDG-LV interchange at Catasauqua, PA. Hawk Mountain Chapter’s restored CNJ RS3 #1554 is also viewed. Color, sound (some is dubbed), musical background. Donated by HAWK MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:49 | | Video Number: | H-102 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HAWK MOUNTAIN MEMORIES, Volume 3 | Pennsy’s GG1’s and P5’s are shown in action in New Jersey. In the coal regions of Pennsylvania, a pair of I1 2-10-0’s push a Baldwin Shark A-B-powered freight. See Reading T-1’s at Gordon, plus trains at East Penn Junction and Allentown. Lehigh Valley action at Hazleton, Weatherly, Lehighton, Jim Thorpe and elsewhere is shown. Musical background, some dubbed sound. Donated by HAWK MOUNTAIN CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:42 | | Video Number: | H-103 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HORSE SHOE CURVE | A complete video review of Conrail’s Horse Shoe Curve action near Altoona, PA. Film locations include Alto Tower in Altoona, Bennington Curve, the twin tunnels at Gallitzin, AR Tower, MO Tower at Cresson and the Curve itself. A steady parade of trains with helpers in the usual Pentrex style. Amtrak’s “Pennsylvanian” is seen. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:15 | | Video Number: | H-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HUDSON RIVER LINES - Metro-North, Part I | This action-packed video will take you trackside for a look at the former-NYC “Water Level Route” along the scenic Hudson River in 1989. Included are views of M-N’s and Amtrak’s diesels, M-N’s M-1 & M-2 electrics, Amtrak’s Turbo Train and various maintenance of way equipment. Color, sound. By Railroad Video Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | H-740 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| A HUNDRED YEARS UNDERGROUND | This British documentary looks at London’s extensive “tube” or subway system—its construction and operation. This film contains fascinating newsreel footage. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:44 | | Video Number: | A-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| HUNTINGTON STEAM CELEBRATION | Coverage of the four mainline steam excursions of the 1991 Huntington Convention. See N&W 1218 running to Iaeger, WV and Portsmouth, OH, the side-by-side run of 765 and 1225 to St. Albans, WV and the doubleheaded 765 and 1225 trip to Hinton, WV. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | H-750 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| ICE TRAIN - A Renaissance on Rails | The InterCityExpress high-speed passenger train made its U.S .debut in 1993 with trials and demonstrations on Amtrak; you will view the train during its 30,000-mile, 25 city tour. Also included is historic footage of other famous trains of the past, as well as a bonus “director’s cut” of ICE train footage only. Color and B&W, sound, narration. By Siemens and West Glen Communications. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:08 | | Video Number: | I-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL | The first of this two-tape set provides a look back at some excellent steam and early diesel footage all around the Mainline of Mid-America, while the second tape is a contemporary view of today’s Illinois Central operation. Noted photographer Jerry Carson shot the vintage 16mm films, while Steve Neff did the current videography. Color, sound (some dubbed). By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:10 | | Video Number: | I-400 I-401 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ILLINOIS TERMINAL - A Traction Time Machine | This tape features camerawork of Doc Blackburn, Bill Janssen, Truman Hefner and Vic Uzoff, and covers the Illinois Terminal as far back as 1939. Most facets of the IT are covered, and some maps, graphics and still photos are included. Color, black and white, natural and augmented sound. By Interurban Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | I-450 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| INDEPENDENCE LIMITED ‘89 | The official “Independence Limited ‘89” tape covering the 1989 NRHS Convention Special. Three film crews spent four days taping NKP 587, N&W 611 and N&W 1218 over the flatlands of Indiana and Ohio to the tunnels, trestles and grades of N&W’s rugged Pocahontas Division. Color and sound. Tape donated by ROANOKE CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | I-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| INTO THE ALLEGHENY RANGE - Vol. I | This two-tape set, the first in a series, takes us on a 55-mile extensive tour of the CSX mainline along the Potomac River from Hancock, WV to Cumberland, MD. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 3:00 | | Video Number: | I-800 I-801 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| INTO THE ALLEGHENY RANGE - Vol. II | This tape is the second in a series, and takes us on an extensive tour of CSX operations in and around Cumberland, MD. Includes visits to CSX facilities. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | I-802 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| INTO THE ALLEGHENY RANGE - Vol. III | This two-tape set is the third in a series, and takes us on an extensive tour of CSX lines from Cumberland, MD to Grafton, WV. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 3:30 | | Video Number: | I-803 I-804 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| IT’S A BIG JOB | In 1947, Los Angeles Transit Lines produced this film to impress on its operators the importance of the company’s slogan, “Safety – Courtesy – Service”. You join a new motorman as he is trained to operate an older streetcar, a PCC car and finally a trolley coach. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:22 | | Video Number: | I-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| JUST OFF MAIN STREET | A travelogue film covering sights to see in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Antonio, Chicago, New York and Charleston, SC. Color, sound. An Amtrak presentation. Donated by PATRICK E. PURCELL. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | J-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN | A video overview of the entire KCS system from Kansas City to Port Arthur as well as New Orleans. Numerous unit trains are featured on this tape which is heavy on mainline action. Viewers will note the transition from the all-white motive power paint scheme to a new gray scheme. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | K-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| KCS HIGHLIGHTS – 1938 | A reprint of a 1938-era Louisiana & Arkansas black & white film highlighting the industries and services along the L&A and KCS. Particularly outstanding is the coverage on the “Route of the Flying Crow” from Kansas City, MO to Port Arthur, TX. Donated by KANSAS CITY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | K-270 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LAST OF THE GIANTS | This Union Pacific documentary outlines the famed “Big Boy” steam locomotives, the largest ever run on American rails. Not a single diesel is to be seen in this film, one of the best of all times. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:23 | | Video Number: | L-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LAST OF THE GIANTS - Volume II - The Cheyenne Shops | In cooperation with the Union Pacific Historical Society, Pentrex has produced this sequel tape to Last of the Giants. This tape covers UP’s Cheyenne, WY shops, and was made utilizing mostly unused film footage from the original 1959 documentary. Steve Lee, UP Manager of Steam Operations, explains the operational layout and design of the Cheyenne yards as they were in the 1950’s. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | L-101 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LAST OF THE GIANTS - Volume III – Sherman Hill | The third in this trilogy of films on the largest steam locomotives of all times, the Union Pacific “Big Boys”. Volume III focuses on the Big Boys’ operations over Sherman Hill during the last years of their existence, from 16mm footage shot between 1955 and 1958. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:10 | | Video Number: | L-102 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LAST RUN OF A CAB-FORWARD OVER DONNER PASS | The historic last run of Southern Pacific cab- forward steamer #4274 over Donner Pass in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, which took place on November 30–December 1, 1957. Plenty of action photography of this historic trip. Color, black and white, sound. By Video Rails. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | L-115 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LAST RUN OF THE SHAY | This 1964-vintage film is about the final runs of St. Regis Paper Company No. 7 in Klickitat, WA. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:17 | | Video Number: | L-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE LAST STEAMERS OF THE COLORADO & SOUTHERN | They were among the last standard-gauge steamers in the U. S. to see mainline service. See Burlington’s C&S 2-10-2 #900, 2-8-2 #907, 2-8-2 #4978, 2-8-0 #641 and others, converted from 16mm color shot between 1958 and 1960 from Denver to Cheyenne. Dubbed sound, narration. By WB Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | C-600 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LATE, GREAT NICKEL PLATE | This video includes many views of vintage Nickel Plate high-speed steam freight action in the 1950s, including 0-8-0 switchers, Hudsons and Berkshires. Color, sound, narration. By Revelation Audio-Visuals. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Video Number: | L-150 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT TRAINS | Taped on location at nationally-known museums and operating rail yards, this entertaining videotape for children shows real railroading from the beginning of railroading through the era of prestige passenger trains, to the many kinds of specialized cars used in modern freight handling. Color, sound, narration. By Traditional Images. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | L-200 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LIGHT PACIFIC | A colorful tape outlining some of the restoration and early operation of former Louisville & Nashville K-class Pacific #152, owned by the Kentucky Railway Museum in Louisville. The tape was shot in 1985, and was produced by Ken and Ron Durham. Color, sound. Donated by LOUISVILLE CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Video Number: | L-300 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LIGHT PACIFIC - Second Section | A tape detailing some of the 1986 excursions of Kentucky Railway Museum’s ex-Louisville & Nashville K-class Pacific #152, particularly on the route between Louisville & Lexington. Produced by Ken and Ron Durham, issued by Lasting Impressions. Color, sound. Donated by LOUISVILLE CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:28 | | Video Number: | L-301 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LOGGING RAILROADS IN THE WEST | A beautifully photographed film providing extensive coverage on three important Western logging railroads: Southwest Lumber at Flagstaff, AZ, Rayonier operations in Washington state, and West Side Lumber in California. A variety of logging locomotives are featured. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Video Number: | L-450 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LOGGING RAILROADS OF THE SIERRAS | Travel back to the 1950’s to visit California’s West Side and Pickering Lumber Companies. View Heisler and Shay locomotives and the logging operations on some rare footage. Color, audio with narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | L-445 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LOS ANGELES STREETCARS - The Final Years | View the operations of the Los Angeles Transit Lines’ “yellow car” streetcars in their final years of service, including the conversion to PCC-type cars. Includes footage of the last day of the system’s operation. Color with soundtrack. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:35 | | Video Number: | L-480 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LOVE THOSE TRAINS | The National Geographic Society special, produced in 1984, covering the love of the rails. Included are glimpses of the Norfolk Southern steam operations, a cross-country Southern Pacific-Conrail produce train, and the Orient Express in Europe. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | L-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| LTV MINING RAILROAD | A complete overview of the entire mining operation of LTV Steel in northern Minnesota, operators of the former Erie Mining Railroad. This operation has numerous unusual locomotives, including some Baldwins, and A-B-B-A lashups of EMD F units. Follow the iron ore through its entire processing, including on a lake ship to Cleveland. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | L-850 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MAIL IN TRANSIT/MAIL IN MOTION | Two black-and-white features showing a day in the life of a Railway Mail Service employee and his duties, as well as the operation of the Railway Post Office car. Filmed in the 1940-1950 era on the Baltimore & Ohio. Produced by the Mobile Post Office Society. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | M-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MAINLINE, USA | This 1946 Association of American Railroads documentary covers the history and importance of American railroads, with spectacular steam, diesel and electric runbys in a 1940s newsreel-type script with narrator. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:15 | | Video Number: | M-260 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MAINTENANCE OF WAY YESTERDAY & TODAY - From Gandy Dancers to Concrete Ties | From vintage film through recent footage, we see how tie and rail replacement are done on CSX. Color, sound, narration. By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | M-263 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MAJESTY OF AMERICA | This film portrait allows the viewer to discover the natural beauty of America, including Olympic, Yosemite, Crater Lake, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Shenandoah and Cape Cod. Color, sound. An Amtrak presentation. Donated by PATRICK E. PURCELL. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | M-270 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MARC RAILROADING - Summer 1994 | Aging cab units on the Northeast Corridor and the Camden line, plus the line to Hagerstown MD, are viewed. The MARC shops in Brunswick and Baltimore, MD are also covered. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex and Iron Horse America. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:15 | | Video Number: | M-278 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MARCH OF PROGRESS | The famous Key System produced this film shortly after World War II (1946) to show its past, present and prospective future. The history of the system up to the building of the Bay Bridge is included. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:16 | | Video Number: | M-280 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| McCLOUD RIVER RAILROAD - The Early Baldwin Diesels | Take a step back in time and view McCloud River Railroad’s six new Baldwin diesel locomotives being placed in service between 1948 and 1955, through the 16mm camera of John Kirkland. Other unique aspects of this northern California shortline are included. Color, full sound track. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:35 | | Video Number: | M-315 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MEETING THE CHALLENGE | This 1946 film produced by the Baltimore & Ohio gives a brief history of the railroad and then provides the audience with an overview of then-current operations both freight and passenger, including steam and diesel power. Color, sound. Converted to video from a 16mm film in the NRHS collection. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | M-358 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MEMORIES OF STEAM ON WESTERN RAILROADS | Filmed when steam locomotives were still widely used on major assignments. Documents the last of steam on six western railroads, including 19 locomotive types and various named trains. Filmed in the 1940s for Blackhawk Films. Black and white, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:22 | | Video Number: | M-330 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MEXICO’S PACIFIC RAILROADS | This 1992 tape covers the entire length of Mexico’s Pacifico Railroad from Nogales to Guadalajara. The 1100-mile route features former BC Rail MLW six-axle units and restored Alco PA DH-17. Long freight trains, short passenger trains all make for an interesting tape. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | M-360 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MICHIGAN ORE LINES | A video review of the iron ore roads of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Primary focus is given to Lake Superior & Ishpeming, with short glances of Escanaba & Lake Superior and Chicago & North Western. Alco diesel fans will enjoy LS&I’s fleet of vintage units, including some switching with an RS3. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:55 | | Video Number: | M-450 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MID-CONTINENT STEAM STORY - Railroading at North Freedom, Wisconsin | Views of excursion operations using the equipment of the Mid-Continent Railroad Museum, including C&NW No. 1385, freight and passenger runbys, snow trains and rotary plows, and the circus train. Color, sound, narration. By Interurban Videos/Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | M-472 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MIDWEST TRACTION CLASSICS | This color/black-and-white tape includes interurban lines of the Midwest, from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Highlights include the South Shore, North Shore, Illinois Terminal, etc. St. Louis, Kansas City and Twin Cities streetcars are included. From Interurban Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | M-475 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MILES OF SMILES, YEARS OF STRUGGLE | This 1982 film is a sometimes funny, often moving account of the Pullman porter’s remarkable and often-untold story. For a century following the Civil War, porters provided ever-smiling, elegant personal services to overnight passengers. In the black community, they were both envied for their positions and condemned for seemingly being “Uncle Toms”. Interviews are included. Color/black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | M-490 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MILWAUKEE ROAD - Volume I, Electric Power on the Milwaukee Road | In this film, we watch boxcab locomotives built by General Electric in 1915 and streamlined (E-unit inspired) “Little Joes” built in 1950 operating in the Rocky Mountain Division of the now defunct Milwaukee, Saint Paul & Pacific. From the camera of Ed Stimpson. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:47 | | Video Number: | M-480 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MILWAUKEE ROAD - Volume II, Harlowton to Butte | Ride a “Little Joe” electric locomotive from Pipestone Pass to Butte. Also covered is the non-electrified line from Harlowton to Lewistown, and the Harlowton yard which linked the diesel and electric operations. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:41 | | Video Number: | M-481 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MILWAUKEE ROAD - Volume III, The Rocky Mountain Division | See boxcabs and “Little Joes” at work on the Milwaukee’s 440-mile Rocky Mountain Division. Also seen is a work train and its crew as it repairs track and replaces rail. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:18 | | Video Number: | M-482 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MILWAUKEE ROAD 261 - Rebuilt to Run | The inaugural run of rebuilt Milwaukee Road Northern-type steam locomotive #261 from Minneapolis, MN to Fond du Lac, WI on September 14, 1993. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | M-485 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MISSOURI-KANSAS-TEXAS | In 1988 the Katy was acquired by Union Pacific and this Pentrex production shows the MKT prior to the takeover. A vast assortment of motive power is viewed in action north from Galveston throughout Texas and Oklahoma, ending up in Kansas City. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | M-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MODEL RAILROADING UNLIMITED | In this imaginative film produced for Kalmbach Publishing, we are given a description of model railroading and the many sizes these toy trains come in. Hosted by Walt Disney animator and train collector Ward Kimball, we are given a very humorous view of the hobby. Excellent for toy train shows. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | M-700 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MONON - SHE’S A HOOSIER LINE | A combination of early black-and-white and rare color footage of the Monon in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Included are some vintage Monon songs and narration by Bill Warrick. Monon’s homebuilt streamliners are featured. Produced by Premier Rail Video, distributed by Interurban Press. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:57 | | Video Number: | M-725 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MONTANA RAIL LINK | See the Big Sky country of Montana and one of the U.S.’s newest regional railroads. Local freight trains and Burlington Northern hotshots are featured in this railroading in rugged terrain. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:10 | | Video Number: | M-740 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MONTREAL’S ALCOS | In sequences shot mostly on CN & CP’s main lines west of Montreal, view a variety of 6 & 4 motor Alco motive power and their successors in action. Also includes the boxcab electrics at Mount Royal, and a selection of VIA Rail locomotives. By Highball Productions. Donated by WALTER GAY. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | M-742 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MOUNTAIN THUNDER | Western Maryland steam locomotive No. 734 heads up a passenger special from Cumberland, MD to Frostburg and return. Color, sound. By Blue Ridge Productions. Donated by WESTERN MARYLAND CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:52 | | Video Number: | M-747 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MOVING LONDON | Three films shot about 20 years apart showing bus, tram and Underground trains in London. The black-and-white and color films were originally produced by London Transport. From International Historic Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:47 | | Video Number: | M-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| MOVIN’ ON | This documentary, sponsored by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, is the story of American railroads from the Civil War through the Depression, and chronicles the development of railroad employee unions. Made in 1962. Black and white/color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:55 | | Video Number: | M-760 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| N&W 1218: 18 WHEELS OF STEEL | “18 Wheels of Steel” is about the largest operating steam locomotive in the world - N&W Class A #1218. The N&W’s mighty Class A locomotives were among the largest and most powerful steamers built. In late April, 1987, the Blue Ridge Mountains once again reverberated with the sound of a four-cylinder steam locomotive, as the 1218 worked the grades of the Pocahontas Division. Color, track and dubbed sound, narration. By Hopewell Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:55 | | Video Number: | N-460 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| N&W 1218: A NEW BEGINNING | N&W 1218’s first trips in 1987, beginning with the ferry trip from Birmingham to Roanoke and the first public excursion from Roanoke to Bluefield. A group of interesting sequences. Color, track sound, narration. From Trackside Video. Donated by POCAHONTAS CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-450 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN | A complete review of California’s Napa Valley Wine Train operation, including an extensive look at the historic equipment used and the highly scenic route. Color, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | N-125 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| THE NASA RAILROAD | Complete coverage of NASA’s 40-plus miles of railroads at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. You’ll see day-to-day rail operations, some spectacular space launches and some fine aerial views. Three ex-TP&W EMD SW1500 diesel switchers are featured. Color, sound. By Green Frog Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | N-150 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NATIONAL CAPITAL TROLLEY MUSEUM STORY | Shows the construction, arrival of trolleys to property, installation of overhead wire, dedication and operation of the cars of the National Capital Historical Museum of Transportation in Wheaton, MD. Color, silent. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Video Number: | N-153 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW GEORGIA STEAM EXCURSIONS | See on film the beautifully-restored Atlanta & West Point 4-6-2 #290 on three different excursions throughout southern Georgia and Alabama. Included is an August, 1992 trip from Atlanta to Montgomery, AL over the A&WP and the Western Railway of Alabama. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:20 | | Video Number: | N-200 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW HAVEN RAILROAD IN THE 1950’S | Through the cooperation of the New Haven Railroad Historical & Technical Association, the films of cinematographer Kent Cochrane shot all along the New Haven Railroad on 16mm film during the 1950’s are reproduced. All types of motive power and locations are included, and you’ll see the last New Haven steam locomotive, 2-8-2 #3016. Color, background music, narration. By Greg Scholl Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-270 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK CALLING | A rare New York Central color film produced in the late 1940s showing the major highlights one might have seen on a visit to New York City. Of course, arrival and departure from the Big Apple was by steam and electric trains, several of which are seen in this interesting film. Color, sound. Converted to video from a 16mm film in the NRHS collection. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | N-245 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK CENTRAL COLLECTION | Three black-and-white, sound New York Central publicity films from the 1940’s are reproduced on one tape: THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE, THE FREIGHT YARD and THE RAILROAD SIGNAL, plus SOMETHING ABOUT FREIGHT TRAINS. These films were designed to spotlight the mighty Hudson-class steamers, plus freight yards and signal systems. From Rail Pass Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:03 | | Video Number: | N-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK CENTRAL MEMORIES | Vintage 8mm movies of New York Central operations in New York in the 1960s and 1970s, as photographed by Dick Kowell. Black & white, sound, narration. Produced and donated by CENTRAL NEW YORK CHAPTER NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:35 | | Video Number: | N-251 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK CENTRAL – An Insider’s View | Footage of the New York Central Railroad shot between 1941 and 1954 by the railroad’s cinematographer Fred Beach, some never seen before by the public. Color, black & white, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:50 | | Video Number: | N-252 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK TRANSIT 1940’s | Combines two films: one on the Third Avenue El and another, “Rapid Transit in Action”, the story of New York’s IRT subway/elevated system. Black & white, narrated soundtrack. By Interurban Videos. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:19 | | Video Number: | N-277 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN & HARTFORD - A Great Railroad at Work | A reprint of a 1942-vintage black-and-white New Haven Railroad publicity film. featuring freight and passenger services on the Shore Line and other areas, narrated by Lowell Thomas. Steam, electric and even early diesel views are featured. Black-and-white, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | N-275 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NEW YORK’S LAST TROLLEYS | Video footage of Frank Pfuhler, showing the last four trolley lines to operate in New York City, including the Queensborough Bridge Railway. Black & white, narration. By Sunday River Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-274 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NICKEL PLATE STORY | No mainline railroad was more colorful than the Nickel Plate Road in 1948, and this video shows Lima S2 2-8-4’s and Alco PA’s moving freight and passengers in high style. Full color and narration. By Interurban Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:19 | | Video Number: | N-350 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NORTH SHORE LINE | A colorful recall of the Chicago, North Shore & Milwaukee, widely acclaimed as America’s “best known” interurban. A short black-and-white prelude is followed by a couple hundred color sequences from the entire system, including many of the famed Electroliners. Musical and dubbed-sound background. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | N-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| NORTHERN MEXICO RAILS | An outstanding review of the operations of the Mexican railway system on the north end. See a passenger train climbing 17 miles of 3 percent grade, leased Union Pacific and MKT diesels and a lot of the local railroading flavor from south of the border. Outstanding color and weather. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:45 | | Video Number: | M-350 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| NRHS CONVENTIONS | Scenes of national conventions from 1951 through 1965, which should bring back happy memories for our long-time members. This is a video transfer of the slides of NRHS slide set #SL-14, transferred by DICK DAVIS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | N-155 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| OF MEN & MACHINES (The Story of Spencer Shops) | It is a story of the men and the magnificent machines they brought to life. Hear now as they tell of how Southern Railway’s Spencer (NC) Shops used to be...and how they are now restoring to life not only the machines and buildings, but the long-lost trades they once practiced. Color, sound. Tape donated by SAMUEL SPENCER CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | O-250 | | Number of Copies: | Three |
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| OLD MILWAUKEE ON THE NEW | Coverage of Milwaukee Road steam locomotive No. 261 while operating on the October 1994 New River Gorge trips sponsored by the Collis P. Huntington Chapter NRHS. Color, sound, narration. By American AltaVista. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:39 | | Video Number: | O-400 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ON THE TRACK | Our dependence on the American railroads is highlighted in this vivid Association of American Railroads documentary from 1952. While emphasis is focused on first generation diesel action, there are some choice steam sequences. This is basically a revision of the 1946 film MAINLINE, USA, and the film has been obtained through the courtesy of the Amherst Railway Historical Society of Warren, MA. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:18 | | Video Number: | O-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ONCE UPON THE WABASH | A professional film originally produced for the Wabash Railroad and reproduced on video, with focus on the Blue Bird streamliner and a “magic” trip aboard the train. Some unintentional humor with original Wabash RR songs and an outlandish script. Color and sound. By Interurban Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Video Number: | W-250 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| ONCE UPON THE WABASH | A professional film originally produced for the Wabash Railroad and reproduced on video, with focus on the Blue Bird streamliner and a “magic” trip aboard the train. Some unintentional humor with original Wabash RR songs and an outlandish script. Color and sound. By Interurban Films. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:25 | | Video Number: | W-250 | | Number of Copies: | 2 |
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| OPERATION FAST FREIGHT | In this vintage film, boxcar No. 50450 is followed eastward on the Norfolk & Western from Columbus, OH to Norfolk, VA as a part of steam-era time freight No. 86. Track repairs and major shop work are also shown in this film originally produced by the N&W. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:23 | | Video Number: | O-745 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| OPERATION READING | This film was produced by the Reading Railroad in the mid-1960s to show the economic difficulties encountered in the operation of costly commuter service. Shown are many Reading employees operating both passenger and freight service. Indeed, an interesting film showing the Reading’s operations. Black and white, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:20 | | Video Number: | O-550 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| OPERATION SAN JOSE | This tape was the “official” videotape of the 1992 NRHS Convention at San Jose, CA. The tape covers all of the excursions and most of the events of the California gathering, and is written and narrated by Jim Boyd, Editor, Railfan & Railroad Magazine. Color, sound, narration. By Mark I Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:25 | | Video Number: | O-750 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| ORANGE EMPIRE RAILWAY MUSEUM | View the displays, facilities and operations of the largest operating railway museum in the western U.S. Includes an interview with retired Disney animator Ward Kimball, who donated an 1881 narrow gauge steam locomotive and rail cars to the museum. Color, sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | O-780 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PACIFIC ELECTRIC - Remembering the Red Cars, Vol. I | Producer-archivist Don Olsen has assembled, from thousands of feet of vintage footage, an extraordinary record of Pacific Electric’s Southern District in the 1940s. Also included are separate sections devoted to carload freight and MofW activities. Color and B&W, full soundtrack, narration. By Catenary Video Productions. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:10 | | Video Number: | P-083 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PACIFIC ELECTRIC - The Twilight Years | Re-live the twilight years of Pacific Electric Railway passenger and freight service, including a number of memorable railfan trips and tower cars in action. From the 16mm film of Bruce Ward. Color with sound track. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:30 | | Video Number: | P-085 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PACIFIC NORTHWEST HOLIDAY | A reprint of a Milwaukee Road passenger publicity film from the 1950’s outlining the advantages of taking the Olympian Hiawatha on a vacation to Montana and the Pacific Northwest. A good job of reproducing a vintage film, with both trackside and on-board views. From Interurban Videos. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:45 | | Video Number: | P-100 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PADUCAH & LOUISVILLE RAILWAY - Scenes from Year One | This presentation depicts the efforts of the Paducah & Louisville during its first year (1986-87), as it carved out its own identity from the remnants of the ICG’s Kentucky Division. You will see a variety of aging motive power on coal trains, as well as a customer special. Donated by WESTERN KENTUCKY CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | | | Video Number: | P-140 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PATRICK ET SOPHIE | Produced in 1980 by the French National Railway, Patrick and Sophie were the names given to the prototype TGV train sets, the fastest train in the world. The film deals with the early construction and operation of the the train. Donated by FRENCH NATIONAL RAILWAY. Color, sound. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:13 | | Video Number: | P-160 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PENNSYLVANIA COLLECTION | Four Pennsylvania Railroad publicity films from the 1950’s: PROGRESS ON RAILS, WHEELS OF STEEL, OPENING A NEW FRONTIER and CLEAR TRACK AHEAD. See the PRR in steam, electric and diesel. Black and white, sound. From Rail Pass Video. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:09 | | Video Number: | P-250 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD | View the Pennsylvania Railroad in this tape, made from Emery Gulash’s 16mm films from 1952 to 1969. See Baldwin Centipedes, Sharks, GG1’s, MP-54’s in this sampler from one end of the PRR to the other. Color, dubbed sound. By Green Frog Productions. Donated by LANCASTER CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:00 | | Video Number: | P-270 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PENTREX PRESENTS: PREVIEWS, VOLUME 5 | A sampling of Pentrex’s 1996 releases showing steam locomotives, early diesels and modern motive power at work. See heavy freight and sleek passenger trains in action from historic hot spots to today’s most popular train watching sites. Color, stereo, live audio, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:26 | | Video Number: | P-350 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PICKERING’S SUGAR PINE RAILROAD | A videotape made from a 16mm movie production by Tuolumne Films which will be of particular interest for those whose specialty is logging railroads and California subjects. This railroad’s operation covered the period from 1909 to 1965, and includes personal accounts of the two Marshall brothers, who worked as conductor and engineman. Color, black & white, sound. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:02 | | Video Number: | P-450 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PIEDMONT & NORTHERN ELECTRIC RAILWAY VIDEO | A tape featuring vintage views of the Piedmont & Northern Ry. in North Carolina. This tape was converted from 8mm and 16mm color films shot in the 1940’s and has musical background with narration. By Heritage Publishing Company. Donated by PIEDMONT CAROLINAS CHAPTER, NRHS. | | Length (HH:MM): | 2:00 | | Video Number: | P-500 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PIKE’S PEAK BY RAIL | An excellent overview of the Manitou & Pike’s Peak Cog Railway in Colorado, including its operations and some excellent black-and-white views, both still and movie, of its past. By Mountain Automation Corporation. | | Length (HH:MM): | 0:40 | | Video Number: | P-550 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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| PITTSBURGH LINE BLUES - Farewell to Conrail | Savor images of Conrail action across its Pittsburgh Line in 1998. The tour starts west of Pittsburgh at the massive Conway Yard, and continues eastward until the grand finale at Horseshoe Curve and Altoona. Color, stereo sound, narration. By Pentrex. | | Length (HH:MM): | 1:30 | | Video Number: | P-570 | | Number of Copies: | 1 |
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