Chicago Aurora and Elgin
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From Loop to prairie towns. (Ships to USA & Canada only.)
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| Producer | Sunday River Productions |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 44 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | Region Code 1, USA and Canada |
America in the 1950s comes to life in this portrait of a well-loved interurban line which linked the bustle of Chicago with the quiet of the Illinois prairie towns. Two major lines are covered almost in their entirety, from trackside and from the cab. The Chicago to Aurora line is covered in detail and is a comprehensive look at the line. Trains dating back to the early 1900s burn up the Illinois countryside at speeds which rival those of modern day rapid transit. This feature is an important historic record, but also an ode to a time when life in America was a little slower and a little sweeter. This is an original film presentation by Frank Pfuhler.
Narration. Sunday River Productions programs may feature Color film, B&W film, Music, Dubbed Sound and still photos.
rickyfreni –
Originally released in 1986, this program captures from great vintage interurban car action on the CA&E through the films of Mr. Frank Pfuhler Jr.
Locations includes Aurora, Batavia Junction (Not Ohio on the Norfolk & Western’s Peavine route between Cincinnati & Portsmouth), Ferry Road, Williams Road, Warrenville with car 410 making a nice going away shot, Wheaton Yard with a couple up to car 451 which is thankfully preserved at the Illinois Railway Museum at Union, Elgin near the Fox River that is now the area of the town’s own trolley museum, Wayne, Lakewood Bus transfer station, DuPaige River bridge & Yard, Glen Ellyn, Green Valley, 5th Ave at Maywood, & ends at the Forest Park Loop with the Chicago Transit Authority.
Aside from trackside level shots, there are also tons of scenes from the cab, as well as from the rear with a red flag waving in the wind. Not to mention a couple of cameo shots of the electric freight trains.