New England Short Lines, Rare early film
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Mid-1930s, post Great Depression. (Ships to USA & Canada only.)
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| Producer | Sunday River Productions |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 38 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | Region Code 1, USA and Canada |
The vibrancy of these short lines give us a picture of life in New England in the mid-1930s, after the Great Depression. These scrappy lines, some only 7 or 8 miles long, were often built to serve a specific commodity such as milk, ice, limestone, iron ore or granite, and their survival was dependent on both Yankee ingenuity and the market for these items. In the 1930s these railroads operated independently, beyond the control of the major rail systems, and did business much as they had done when they were first built in the mid-1800s.
In order on the DVD, we find these railroads: The Belfast and Moosehead Lake, The Knox, The Lake Champlain & Moriah, The Claremont, The Montpelier & Wells River, The Barre, The Saint Johnsbury & Lake Champlain and The Suncook Valley.
rickyfreni –
This Program features unique action in the states of Maine, New Hampshire & Vermont. There are Caboose Rides, Switching, and Limestone loading. Not to Mention Winter Scenes. There are 0-6-2’s, 2-8-0’s, 4-4-0’s, 0-6-0’s and 4-6-0’s. Not to mention some service shots in regular service.