Vignettes of the Erie Lackawanna Vol. 2

Producer: Clear Block

Locations: Marion area, Mansfield.

Timeframe: 1970 to 1976

Length: 1 hour

Sources: Joe Slanser, Todd Miller

Clear Block with a continuation from the first Volume. Marion, Ohio is the focal point. There is some more EL in Ohio.

This time period is the final six years of Erie Lackawanna. Changes that occurred are covered here.

A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. Custom maps in the standard Clear Block style. Narration by Todd Miller.

The narrative is very informative. Good historical background. Frequent map references are helpful.

Audio is live soundtrack. Live and dubbed. It sounds good.

Films appear original. They look clean. Colors are fine. Not modern HD standards. Historical value.

Other Railroads seen at Marion. Penn Central, Chessie System, plus Norfolk and Western. Additional roads on run through. Some surprises to be seen.

Begins with a brief look at Marion in the 1950s. That is Erie Railroad.

Marion in the 1950s.

Erie Railroad was loaded with Alco diesels. Electromotive locomotives are also seen. Marion Yard, engine area in the 1950s.

AC Tower

An E8 with an Eastbound Inspection Train. March, 1976.

At Marion, Ohio. This scene just about defines Classic. The EMD nose, AC Tower, Station Platform and vintage signals. Interesting trackage seals the deal.

An Eastbound Inspection Train. Led by an E8 in March, 1976.

This train changes crews, at the platform.

To ease congestion at the yard. Certain trains used the Station, for a Crew change point. Todd has details.

Norfolk and Western moves on the mainline.

This Westbound Norfolk and Western, has been waiting to move on the mainline. NW 1528 leads the pair.

Chessie System paint appears to replace C&O.

Chessie System begins to replace, blue Chesapeake & Ohio paint in 1972.

Penn Central is the other main Railroad here.

PC GP40 pair approach AC Tower. Penn Central is the other major railroad at Marion.

New York 100 Piggyback traffic

High horsepower SD45P pair on a New York 100 Piggyback. Modified with 5000 gallon fuel tanks.

Marion Humpyard

Marion Humpyard.

Marion Humpyard. Todd explains the complex operation in detail. Map used to enhance the discussion.

Bi- Centennial unit 3638 / Inaugural run

EL SDP45 Bicentennial on a Hot Piggyback.

EL 3638 an SDP45 in Bicentennial scheme. This has a priority piggyback train.

Marion/ East to Galion. A busy crossing with Penn Central. Has a Tower. See the caboose picture.

A 4 unit lash-up leads a freight.

Electromotive F units were still in service. On Erie Lackawanna. Generally, secondary lines and helper duties. Above, this A-B-B-A set gets chased a bit.