Southern 4501 to Summerville

Southern 4501 to Summerville

Producer: Mary McPherson

Length 80 minutes

Time Period: 2014.

Locations: Chattanooga, TN to Summerville, GA

Sources: McPherson, Jensen, Redmond, Dunn

Check this release with Southern Steam. The star of this show is the famous 4501.

This engine was Southern Railway’s first Mikado. In 1948, it went to shortline Kentucky and Tennessee. They retired it in 1964.

A new career in Excursions. More. Ends up running on Tennessee Valley.

Diverging Clear draws footage from 4 videographers. Many runbys that showcase the 1911 built Mikado. It is hauling passenger excursions in 2014.

Kurt Jensen narrates with his relaxed style.

Informative background Chapter. Has history of related Southern Railway steam. Includes, some additional Southern steamers. Older video has the 4501 from an earlier time.

A nice broadside view.

Early morning action.

Doubleheader with a Tennessee Valley Consolidation.

Plenty of steam! These shots add variety.

The narrative completes. Viewers are left with abundant natural steam action. Graphics denote locations.

Southern 4501 To Summerville is about what one would expect. Contemporary action of a vintage steam locomotive.

The program plays fine. Railfans should find this a satisfying release, of a notable locomotive.

Rating: 3 Stars