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Here are two shows presenting your favorite fallen flags: Filmed during the 1960s and 1970s at two of the country’s railroading hot spots: Chicago and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul.
These programs were filmed by noted railroad photographer Dick Wallin during the 1960s and 1970s. Each program brings you a unique look at classic motive power on America’s historic railroads! Two shows on one DVD.
When Amtrak began, only the Empire Builder and Chicago-to-Milwaukee corridor service were spared. By November, 1971, Amtrak was ready for some new Wisconsin trains.
Cajon Pass is a magnet for railfans worldwide. With its striking landscapes and the sheer volume of rail traffic funneled through its challenging terrain, it offers variety, scenic beauty, and limitless photo opportunities.
The odyssey resumes in Michigan, shortly after B&O had merged with the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Volume 2, which covers the years 1965 to 1968, from noted railroad photographer Emery Gulash.
Linking 13 Great States with the Nation – that was the slogan of the B&O Railroad. Step back to the 1950s and ’60s to see what made the B&O one of the all-time great railroads! Volume 1 from Emery Gulash.
The railroad industry produced many fine promotional, training and safety films for employees and customers – here are eight rare looks at period railroading in the USA.
To an Alcophile, there’s nothing sweeter than the wheezing, whistling, barking sound produced by a smoke-belching, burbling ALCo diesel. 3 disc set, 1 case.
In the last of this three-volume series about the incredible ALCo diesel, the Century models show their muscle.
Searching North America for surviving examples of models introduced between 1955 and 1962, these “notch-nosed wonders” are chronicled from their beginnings to the introduction of the Century line. Volume Two.
To an Alcophile, there’s nothing sweeter than the wheezing, whistling, barking sound produced by a smoke-belching, burbling Alco diesel. Volume One.
As a part of the 1948 Chicago Railroad Fair, there was a twice-daily pageant based on the history of American transportation called Wheels-a-Rolling. Significant historic events were related with a railroad background. Hundreds of actors participated and many of these were steam powered!
Union Pacific took on the Continental Divide head on! The ruling grade over Sherman Hill, between Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyoming, made the UP the leader in locomotive “super power”. Big Boys and Challengers ruled in steam days, Turbines and Centennials handled right after.
Fans of the Southern Pacific know their favorite railroad had a lot to offer – and this DVD proves it! This program is made up of five vintage films about the SP.
Famed in song and legend, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe is a great railroad. Although now merged with the Burlington Northern to from the giant BNSF railroad, this DVD brings back the Santa Fe during the steam-diesel transition era in Cajon Pass and Sullivan’s Curve.
The RF&P was chartered in 1834. It was to run between the Civil War capitals of the South and the North. The railroad evolved into a bridge line, connecting the major lines of the south, such as the ACL, SAL and C&O, with the major carriers in the north, such as the Pennsy and the B&O.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was referred to as the “Burlington Route” – or, to fans, as the “Q”. This program covers the CB&Q and other lines with which it had a relationship – hence the title “Q” Connections.
The ‘standard Railroad of the World” – such was the modest self-evaluation of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It grew to be the largest American railroad through sound, practical engineering and operating practices. But they were also willing to try any new innovation to enhance their efficiency.
This volume covers the New Haven in the late ’40’s and early ’50’s. You will see and ride Budd RDC’s on the Highland division between New Britain and Waterbury. Experience FA powered freight and steam powered freight in New Britain. Tour the engine facility in East Hartford with steam and diesel.
The New Haven was a compact giant! It dominated the transportation industry in southern New England. The NY, NH & H ran a lot of traffic over a relatively small number of route miles.
The Newfoundland Railway was the longest narrow gauge railroad in North America. Confined to an island, interchange came via Ferry boat.
Rare film footage of the railroads of New England. Shot by Eugene Livernois beginning in the 1930s!
“Out on the Island” – To New Yorkers, that means “Long Island.” And, unless you want to be stuck in heavy, slow traffic, getting there means riding the Long Island Rail Road. That means riding one of the LIRR’s ubiquitous multiple unit trains, perhaps transferring at Jamaica to a diesel powered train.
The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad was chartered in 1868 by the Union Pacific to be its southern division with a mission to connect Kansas with Texas and the Gulf of Mexico.
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