Norfolk & Western Steam in the 1950s Volume 3
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Heavy freights and locals, passenger runs, excursions and engine’s being serviced – it’s all here as we look at the N&W in the 1950s.
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| Producer | Main Line Motion Pictures |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 65 Minutes |
| Narration | . |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Heavy freights and locals, passenger runs, excursions and engine’s being serviced – it’s all here as we look at the N&W in the 1950s. This is rare color film footage now brought to you edited and transferred to DVD. We see the famous Virginia Creeper on the Abingdon Branch as well as streamlined K Class steam on the “Punkin’ Vine Line”. Well see lots of heavy steam on heavy freights and 611 on a fan trip in 1959.
We get to see an S-1 Class on the turntable, and inside the engine facility at Roanoke where we also see the coaling tower being coaled up.
See freights headed up by big 2-8-8-2 steam as Y3, Y6a and Y6b locomotives. The 611 makes an appearance and we see some early diesels. Film from railfans Howard Ameling, Richard Kimball and Bill Clarke. Shot on silent film and that is how it comes to you, backed with music, as silent “film” now on DVD. 8mm color and B&W film, silent with music. No narration/sound.
Railfanning with the Bednars, Part 12 
Alphabet Train
Mwdonoughue –
This DVD showcases freight and passenger trains pulled by steam and diesel locomotives during the final years of N&W steam. This video also includes the last excursion pulled by 4-8-4 #611 before its retirement.
rickyfreni –
A trip back in time to witness everyday work on the N&W is very decent to see, as well as a variety of Steam power such as some noteworthy future famous survivors like 611 for example. Plus there are other engines which they have since been retired, displayed, sold to museums, and sadly gone for scrap. Not to mention being merged. Overall, good compilation, decent trains, and fine music as these films will take you back way before the internet, social media, and also online shopping.