Producer: Green Frog
Timeframe: 1997
Locations: Cumberland, Hyndman
Length: 56 minutes
Source: Rob McCormack
The eighth volume has a variety of subjects.
CSX Baltimore Service Lane. Cumberland Business Unit. CSX route mileage included. Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, with it’s 2-8-0, on a cameo appearance.
SD40-2 on the crossover at Hyndman Tower.
Consistent Green Frog production. Choice of on/ off narration. No Chapter Menu, maps or graphics. Bob Carrera performs the fine narrative.
Videography by Rob McCormack. He is excellent!
New power includes EMD SD70AC, such as 702. Delivered in 1997. Night action at Cumberland Yard.
Amtrak Capital Limited arrives at Cumberland. Genesis locomotives.
CSX is a 24 hour operation… The paint still fresh, on 711.
Look inside, with a brief tour, in the Cumberland Shop.
Western Maryland Scenic. Consolidation. Here, at Cumberland.
The new, modern fueling facility at Cumberland. Protects crews from the weather.
Beginning at Mexico Tower. A trainwatching trip, down the ex: B&O mainline.
Check the rare Baldwin switcher in the lash-up.
Crossing the old C&O canal.
Cumberland Car maintenance shop.
Additional night views, around the Cumberland area.
This lash-up includes these Chessie System units.
CSX Volume 8 is a satisfying and concise visit to the advertised areas. The first rate visuals are the strength of the show. A solid script and well paced program, make this a fine entry in the CSX series.
Rating: 4 Stars
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