Producer: A&R
Timeframe: 1950s
Locations: Ohio
Length: 1 hour 40 minutes
Source: Ed Birch, Sr.
A fabulous collection of classic steam. Filmed during the 1950s. Ed Birch shot all of this, in full color. He was on a high level. This covers several railroads.
Baltimore and Ohio, Nickel Plate, New York Central plus Pennsylvania Railroad. Special guest stars, are big Santa Fe 5000 class power!There is even a little Grand Trunk Western. Cameos of Detroit interurbans. A sprinkling of early diesels appear, as well
There is no Chapter Menu. No maps either. Dubbed sound for the trains. Good sound levels. Some scenes work better than others. Narration by Aaron Gonthier. Basic script. Locomotives and locations. Additional information.
Excellent looking films! Some occasional flaring. Very clean. Fine Cinematography. Too much to get it all here. Hit some highlights. Not in running order.
Baltimore and Ohio had moved steam into this area. Their behemoth, EM-1 can be found operating with a Pacific. Going to Wheeling.
B&0 freight at the Deshler Tower and crossing. Ride into Deschler. Much to see at Deschler station. The inclusion of railroad structures are valuable.
4618 leaves Deschler, with a friendly wave from the Engineer.
Baltimore and Ohio 5301 hauls the Cincinnatian. This streamlined Pacific stops at Deschler. Ride this train to Toledo, Ohio.
New York Central. Niagara 6014 departs with a passenger train. Toledo.
Central Union Terminal. A modern passenger station. Built in 1950.
Grafton, West Virginia. An important B&O facility. A good visit there.
B&O 4453 getting water. Fascinating scene, 50 ton hoppers elevated.
Sandusky in 1956. ATSF 2-10-4 engines on lease. Model Railroaders will find plenty of freight cars in the trains.
The large Santa Fe 2-10-4 is given a sense of actual size as it passes Attica Jct. Tower. Notice the Towerman at the bottom of the stairs.
Nickel Plate Road. Check this caboose with High Speed Service paint scheme.
Ohio Steam in the ’50’s
Excellent program that exceeded expectations. Non- stop action of classic transition era trains. Variety of locomotives and the railroads are intriguing.
Ed Birch’s Cinematography. He rates with any of the more well-known men of the era.
This show is a must see for any steam fan.
Great for family viewing. You might find yourself wishing for more…
Rating: 5 Stars
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