High Plains Classics
Cinematographer Fred Crissey documented many railroads in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
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Cinematographer Fred Crissey documented many railroads in the 1970’s and 1980’s.
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Incorporated on February 16th, 1906, the Fort Dodge, Des Moines & Southern Railway grew to become the longest interurban in Iowa. Its 85-mile long mainline from Des Moines to Fort Dodge ran through many farming communities and cities in central Iowa and was an important passenger route. Including its many branch lines this railroad operated 147 miles of electrified trackage. In this presentation, the Late George Niles captures this fascinating railroad from the years 1950 to 1955.
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Great railroad action in and around the Twin Cities of Minnesota from 1979 to 1988! You will be amazed at the sights and sounds of classic railroads that no longer exist.
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In this region, home to much heavy industry, many Chicago-destined rail lines come together at the tip of Lake Michigan. Several north-south lines radiating from the city cross these lines, making for a good deal of rail intersections within a very compact area. Part 2: Indiana.
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In this region, home to much heavy industry, many Chicago-destined rail lines come together at the tip of Lake Michigan. Several north-south lines radiating from the city cross these lines, making for a good deal of rail intersections within a very compact area. Part 1: Illinois.
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We see a colorful array of modern era diesel action on various CSX and Norfolk Southern lines in and around northwestern Ohio
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If you love railroads, and mountains, “Conquering the Grade” is the show for you. From monster horsepower locomotives pulling trains through mountain passes, to tranquil scenery, C. Vision Productions takes you on a spectacular journey through the Western United States.
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Common power in this era of the IAIS are older GP7, 8, 9 and 10’s. GP38 and GP38-2’s are also common. They also ran a few MLW M-420R’s. The video concludes when the IAIS took delivery of new GEVO locomotives in 2010.
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Canadian National operates a former Wisconsin Central train from Steven’s Point, Wisconsin and traverses the old Soo Line and WC route to Minneapolis. Once in the Twin Cities, this train is known as the CN transfer and its symbol is L506.
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In January 1972, EMD introduced the SD40-2. This locomotive and its 645 prime mover have operated on railroads for nearly 50 years. Once superior main line power, it has been overtaken by more efficient computerized engines. Trains featured in this program all have SD40-2’s leading in all kinds of Class One service from the years 2017 to 2018. |
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Griffith, Indiana is a town 6 miles east of the Illinois state line and is where the Canadian National’s South Bend, Matteson, and Elsdon Subdivisions all come together.
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Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 on a tour with the “The Great Race Across the Midwest.” See 4104 wow crowds from Mason City, Iowa, up to the Twin Cities and then Minnesota’s Twin Ports and through Wisconsin to Chicago and across Illinois back into Iowa.
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In this presentation, we cover the 128-mile east end from Staples to University Junction in Minneapolis.
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In this volume, we take a look at the WSOR’s Southern Division that includes the Waukesha, Reedsburg, Watertown, Fox Lake, Madison and Prairie Subdivisions.
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In this volume, we cover the WSOR’s Northern Division. This portion of the Wisconsin and Southern includes the Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Mayville, Cambria, Markesan and Plymouth Subdivisions.
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In this program, you will see Canadian Pacific and Soo Line GP38-2’s and GP 40’s in charge of trains climbing Short Line Hill past famous landmarks as Dayton’s Bluff, Fordson Junction and St. Paul’s Summit Brewery. Plenty of switching action is captured at Ford Yard.
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