Producer: WB Video
Time Period: 1958- 1963
Locations: CO.
Length: 46 mins+previews
Source: Dave Gross
A young Dave Gross began filming steam in 1958. The Colorado and Southern was his subject. Burlington Route power had been recalled to service. Full color action follows!
This is an older release from WB Video. There are no maps. No chapter menus on the DVD. A map would have been useful.
The show is professionally narrated. Script, editing and production work, are all at a high level.
Audio has train sounds. They sound fine for this program. Everything proceeds smoothly.
A sugar beet rush had combined with a power shortage. Steam locomotives were pulled from storage to meet demand.
Local freight service, is what viewers mostly get on the C&S.
Clear film throughout. Easy to watch.
The young David Gross has fine camera skills.
The Denver roundhouse is visited. 608 is a 2-8-0.
Burlington Route had a variety of locomotives operating on subsidiary C&S.
Cold weather was no deterrent to Gross.
Switchers are busy at work.
The 16mm film captures a high level of detail. 809 is a 2-8-2 Mikado.
Later in the timeline. Dave Gross was filming a chartered fantrip in 1963.
Gross was requested to film Snow Service. Turn of the Century equipment, in 1960. Leadville, Colorado.
A rotary makes a rare apprerance.
The Last Steamers of the Colorado and Southern.
This is a high quality film collection. A fantastic look at some Burlington Route steam. Highly recommended for all steam fans!
Burlington Route used to say…
Everywhere West.
… You better believe it!
Rating: 5 Stars
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