Hardworking Steam on Steep Grades, Volume One
SKU: DVD-MLMP-HWS1Original price was: $24.95.$19.95Current price is: $19.95.
Here’s footage that cuts straight to the heart of the action! See mighty steam machines pulling hard; hitting the steepest grades of the East and West. Every clip is a steam locomotive pulling hard, or with wheel slip, or with great stack talk – as she works hard on a steep grade!
Some of these clips were seen in other Main Line Motion Picture Shows. This show was previously released under the title “Steep Steel & Slipping, Stalling Steam! (Volume 1)”. This new release has additional footage and has been digitized, upconverted, frame-by-frame stabilized and color-corrected.
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| Producer | Main Line Motion Pictures |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Narration | No, On Screen Graphics |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
The 1980s and ‘90s saw a golden age of steam revival. Nearly every major railroad, and many smaller ones, rostered a steam locomotive, or an entire steam program. A steam fan wanting to photograph, film or ride behind big steam had a menu of offerings each summer. For the railroads it was publicity even the best PR department couldn’t buy as huge crowds came out to see the big machines.
This show is a compilation of footage previously seen in other Main Line Motion Picture programs, plus new footage that cuts straight to the heart of the action, these mighty machines pulling hard; hitting the steepest grades of the East and West. You’ll see steam locomotives pouring on the power to conquer Mother Nature. Featuring the big steam muscle of N&W 611 & 1218, C&O 2716, NKP 765, PRR 1361, UP 3985 & 844, MILW 261, SOU 4501 and quite a few more!
You’ll see tall plumes of steam and smoke and hear stack talk like you’ve rarely heard before as you watch “Hardworking Steam on Steep Grades” (Volume One).
Please note: All footage comes from the 1980s and ’90s, so was shot with equipment that provided less clarity than today’s amazing cameras. But then again, those cameras couldn’t be there on the famous 4.7% Saluda Grade when N&W 611 proudly pulled a passenger train up the grade without the help of any of that new-fangled diesel power.
Previously released under the title “Steep Steel & Slipping, Stalling Steam! (Volume 1)”. This new release has additional footage and has been digitized, upconverted, frame-by-frame stabilized and color-corrected.
Ron Harber III –
I bought this video as a freebie during the holidays and I love all of the action! Sadly, not too many steam locomotives are still in service today but they are enjoyable to watch such as Union Pacific’s 844 along with 3985. Southern Railway’s 4501 and Norfolk & Western’s class J #611 during the 1980s and 1990s. The only film I have from this video was when the Challenger traveled to CSX territory for the special Christmas train. I also wish there were some narration to learn more
rickyfreni –
The engines seen here are:
1. N&W 611 on Saluda Grade in late October of 1992
2. Former US Army 1702 on the Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Railroad
3. 611 on Christiansburg Grade between Roanoke & Walton Virginia with Bluefield Grade, & Black Mountain Grade through the twin balloon loops in North Carolina
4. UP 3985 on Altamont Pass during the July 1992 NRHS Convention in San Jose CA
5. 3985 as Clinchfield 676 the following November
6. 611 at Rectortown VA
7. 1218 at Blue Ridge Grade
8. Southern 4501 to Hollywood AL
9. A Tripleheader with 4501 611 & 1218
10. Pennsylvania 1361 in Tyrone
11. 844 at the 1990 NRHS Convention in St. Louis
12. NKP 765 in Knoxville
13. CP 2839 at Salisbury & High Point
14. 1218 on Jones Mountain
15. 587 on the loops in 1989
16. C&O 2716 in Georgia & Virginia
17. 611 at Lynchburg
18. 3985 & 844/4 in 1981
19. GW 90 & Pennsy 7002 at Strasburg
20. CP 1278 at Gettysburg
21. 611 at Appomattox
22. 4501 at St. Paul VA
23. C&O 614 on Afton in 1980 or 1981
And 24. WM 6 at Cass