Those Incredible ALCOs Volume 3
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In the last of this three-volume series about the incredible ALCo diesel, the Century models show their muscle.
Searching North America for surviving examples of models introduced between 1955 and 1962, these “notch-nosed wonders” are chronicled from their beginnings to the introduction of the Century line. Volume Two.
To an Alcophile, there’s nothing sweeter than the wheezing, whistling, barking sound produced by a smoke-belching, burbling Alco diesel. Volume One.
It’s America’s Last Frontier – with the excitement of classic diesels, a wide array of passenger and freight trains, and fantastic scenery as you explore the Alaska Railroad of 1984!
On June 1, 2008, AT&SF 3751 made its first trip from Los Angeles to San Diego in 55 years and now you can see all the action.
Whether it was thundering through the vast deserts of New Mexico and Arizona or powering up the stiff grades of California, UP 844 looked majestic and awe-inspiring.
It’s December 1991 and former AT&SF steam locomotive #3751 has returned to the Santa Fe mainline. She’s heading up a 4-day excursion after years of restoration.
She was built half a world away, and once worked in Pennsylvania, but now she steams on former New Haven Railroad trackage. She’s Valley Railroad #3025, a Chinese Mikado.
Here is former Nickel Plate Berkshire-type locomotive 765, repainted, renumbered, and modified to resemble its former cousins, the 2-8-4s named Kanawhas by the C&O. The 765/2765 headed up three Fall Foliage excursions through the New River Gorge.
Excitement and anticipation were in the air on September 14, 1993 when engineer Steve Sandberg eased newly restored Milwaukee Road steam locomotive #261 back to life in Minneapolis.
The San Francisco Bay Area’s own steam engine, fully restored Southern Pacific 2472, on the journey from San Jose to Los Angeles and back.
In 1991, Pentrex traveled across the country to capture the highlights of the year’s railroading events to grab two hours of nonstop adventure featuring 8 different railroad subjects.
Follow steam locomotive Frisco 1522 on an historic journey through Texas as she pulls a long train – the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Employee Appreciation Special.
Watch Frisco 1522 lead the Peach Blossom Special to the NRHS National Convention in Atlanta. Traveling from St. Louis, Missouri to Birmingham, Alabama, the powerful 4-8-2 ran on its home rails for the first time in almost 50 years.
For more than half a century, Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 was on display in California. In 2013, Union Pacific began the move and restoration that will bring her back into excursion service. This is the story of her move from Pomona to Cheyenne.
For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type “Cab Forward” steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout California and neighboring states.
The long-awaited debut of the new Steamtown National Historic Site took place over July 4th weekend, 1995, and Pentrex was on the spot to capture this historic Grand Opening and the excursions leading up to it.
The sequel to “Rotaries: Avalanche on the Mountain”. Find out what happened after the avalanche and the 9 days to open Donner Pass. Ride with the rotary crew!
BNSF, Union Pacific, shortlines, tourist lines and even an electric line… there is a lot to see in the 48th state!
In 1934, the Union Pacific Railroad introduced a revolutionary new passenger train by sending it on a whirlwind tour of the country, stopping at more than 65 cities and covering more than 12,000 miles en route. Black & white.
Experience the Orange Empire Railway Museum, the largest operating railway museum in the western United States.
1987 had great railroad action. There is plenty of steam along with selected highlights of both East and West Coast railroading.
Pentrex traveled over various railroads to capture some of the special events of 1986.
This is a special collection of railroading activities that took place during 1984.
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