Steam Specials And Passenger Extras In 2014

Steam Specials And Passenger Extras In 2014

Producer: Mary McPherson

Time Period: 2014

Locations: See text

Length: 90 minutes

Sources: Mary McPherson, Kurt Jensen

A highlight program by Diverging Clear for 2014. The recent releases from this producer have made serious progress, in the overall quality of their shows.

Within today’s rather limited environment for content, Museum type operations still provide opportunities for railfans to enjoy some classics.

Steam era equipment recorded with modern technology. It can be enjoyable to witness vintage steam locomotives, with current picture and sound.

Something that is advantageous to a compilation. Here, in a more concise schedule. Viewers proceed immediately to the action sequences. Kurt Jensen performs his usual fine narrative.

Cinematography is nicely done . Steady and smooth camerawork. Notice how modern vehicles and structures, clash with the vintage power.

The best scenes are in the wild. Let’s take a look at some highlights.

Southern 630 was sidelined for our first excursion. Southern diesel 8099 pinch hit for the steamer. In heritage paint, the modern engine looks resplendent in Southern green attire. Multiple outings behind 8099.

Excellent videography, it plays out about the same as if an E8 was on the point. Traversing the famous Rathole Division Although the diesel can’t compare to steam, it is included here.

A definite highlight. Remember, the title says: And Passenger Extras.

Pere Marquette 1225 is a Lima built Berkshire. Nice history of the design, with some historical film. In service at Train Expo in 2014. Overcast skies clear up on day two. Day three contains an alternate steam whistle. That whistle blows.

The map references are displayed at just the right moment.

Nickel Plate 765 shows up at Train Expo. The 765 is a great locomotive. Though it is a very common modern day subject.

These two Berkshires are so similar, it may have been better to put a little space between these engines. Plays too repetitive, when shown back to back.

Train Expo also yields some smaller steam power. Little River 110 is present. Small Pacific.

Southern Railway 401 is seen at Monticello. The DCP camera is busy exploring new angles.

Canadian National FP4A 6789 headlines, while Wabash F7 is out being serviced.

Take a cab ride in the Alco CN 6789 diesel at Monticello. Would have liked a few comments from the engineer. Maybe he is too busy at this time. An inserted voiceover with difference of running Alco vs, EMD would be interesting to hear.

Southern 4501 is a Mikado from 1911. This locomotive ran excursions from Chattanooga.

After watching the well filmed 8099 excursion, a reality check. A diesel is a diesel.

Another reality. A working steam locomotive is hard to beat.

The year 2014 by Diverging Clear, is what you get in this show. Everything is nicely presented.

Steam fans should find this assembly to have handy on a single disc. The early and current diesels create a show, with a bit of something for everyone.

Rating: 3 1/2 Stars