Dayton Ohio Railroads in the 1950s to 1970s

Exciting action in and around Dayton including steam, First Generation diesels and fallen flags. Onboard and in-cab footage. We’ll see switching, runbys, yard action and excursions. Kick back and relax as we relive what railfanning was all about through decades of railroad action. From 8 and 16mm film and the camera of David P. Oroszi.

Locations include: Dayton Union Station, East Dayton Yard, Needmore Yard, Hamilton, Great Miami River, Moraine Yard, Wayne Ave. Jct., N Dayton Tower, Tates Point Tower, Cold Springs Tower.

Railroads include: New York Central, Penn Central, B&O, PRR, DT&I, SP, Erie Lackawanna, and early Conrail. Great scenes include: Onboard fan trips, the American Freedom Train, Chessie steam, EMD covered wagons, ALCOs, Budd cars, Circus Train and early paint schemes.