Rayonier The Last Steam Logger
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In the Pacific Northwest Rayonier was the last of an American railroad icon – the steam powered logger.
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| Producer | Greg Scholl Video Productions |
|---|---|
| Run Time | 30 minutes |
| Narration | Yes |
| Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
| Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
Rayonier was the last of an American railroad icon – the Northwestern US steam powered logging railroad. The Rayonier mainline was 45 miles long, and featured several serviceable engines including articulated 2-6-6-2’s. Two are seen on log trains including #14 and ex-Sierra Railway #38. We are also treated to 2-8-2 #90 in operation, and see some scenes at Railroad Camp, which was the engine facility for the steam locomotives. There is coverage of the ceremonial last steam runs, and even a run of engine 90 for a TV crew. Maynard Laing ventured to Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to capture the end of an era, with steam locomotives working the forests hauling out fresh log trains to the mill. Mr. Laing has some very good footage here which includes operations in 1960 and 1961. Mr. Laing not only preserved these images on 16mm film, but he also purchased engine #70, a 2-8-0, which is seen on a freight train being towed to a new home. The wonderful vintage film is united here with vintage sounds, from Elwin Purington, of actual Rayonier locomotives – so the images and sound, though joined later in the studio, are both authentic, and historic, Rayonier!
Lloyd –
Logging railroading was a interesting thing. This video does a fine job showing it in the early 1960’s with steam power pulling the trains. And not small power either as a 2-6-6-2 was just one that is seen. Very interesting indeed.
Ricky –
This 1998 program was the second GSVP program to feature the vintage 16mm films of Maynard Laing. This short video captures the final days of steam on a logging railroad. It is an interesting look at long gone steam and a long gone way loggers work.