Historic Hot Spots are etched in the minds of those who were there firsthand and revered by those who wish they had been. This amazing collection allows young and old alike to enjoy those wondrous times of transition in American railroading. And the footage is all in color! This combo DVD features: Railfanning Southern California in the 1950s and Santa Fe’s Pasadena Subdivision. Two best-selling programs on one DVD, bringing you images from the 1950s and 1960s, taken at the best train-watching spots in Southern California. Included are:
Railfanning Southern California in the 1950s
Diesels were replacing the last of the mighty steam locomotives on the Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and Santa Fe in the 1950s. However they were not all gone! You’ll see 4-8-4s, 2-10-2s, and Cab Forwards, as well as EMD E- and F-units, SD9s, Alco PAs and FAs, FM C-Liners, Baldwins and more. Freight and passenger trains are shown at Cajon, Tehachapi, Beaumont Pass, LAUPT, Glendale and Burbank Junction; even over Santa Fe’s Elsinore Branch. It’s one of the most appealing railroad films ever! (60 Minutes)
Santa Fe’s Pasadena SubdivisionStep back to the early 1950s to watch Santa Fe’s elegant streamlined passenger trains El Capitan and The Chief. Gleaming Alco PAs and EMD F-units head up these glamorous trains over the route from San Bernardino through Pasadena to Los Angeles. Ride in the cab of an F-7 on The Chief over Cajon Pass to Barstow, reaching speeds of 95 mph! There is plenty of classic passenger train action in this exciting show! (80 Minutes)
Curtis Watson –
I never tire of seeing these long-gone views of classic railroading. I especially liked the segment on Santa Fe’s Pasadena Sub, which no longer survives in its original form.
Mwdonoughue –
This combo DVD first showcases UP, SP and ATSF trains in operation at various locations in Southern California, followed by a look at Santa Fe passenger trains on the Pasadena Subdivision.
collinvarney24 –
I love watching steam and diesel powered trains from the three major railroads rolling pass mission tower, on Cajon pass with Santa Fe doubleheaders on freight, The Banker’s holiday special on the Southern Pacific and taking a cab ride on an ATSF F7a on the eastbound Chief to Barstow.
rickyfreni –
There was a time about 50-70 years in the making where railroading in the Post-world war ii era was the most popular way to contain some interesting travels during the losing battle against airplanes & automobiles. These 2 1995 videotapes show an incredible look at a great variety of steam (From Switchers to Cab Forwards) & Diesels (Mostly E & F units, as well as Alco FPA4’s) on Union Pacific, Santa Fe, And southern pacific. The interviews with the 4 railroad historians are included.