Kosin Collection Volume 2

Producer: John Pechulis

Locations: Wyoming Valley, Bergers,

Timeframe: 1970s

Length: 65 minutes

Source: George Naugle

Continuing coverage of Anthracite Roads. Mainly, in the few years preceding Conrail.

A single DVD-R. JPM restored movie film. This edition has more consistent focus vs. Volume 1. Although not perfect. Main Chapter Menu. No additional extras.

Narrated by former professional railroader Mike Bednar. He is a one of a kind host.

Railroads include: Lehigh Valley, Delaware and Hudson, Norfolk and Western, Erie Lackawanna.

The cinematography is somewhat rough around the edges. Film flaws and lighting issues. Although everything is watchable. It’s been restored to best possible images.

Soundtrack is live audio style. Good levels.

Many of the trains have rather dark images. To be fair, much was filmed in the forest. So, limited screenshots to pull from in this show.

Alco C-628 locomotives with #629 leading, exit White Haven Tunnel.

Lehigh Valley 317 with a long lash-up.

Delaware and Hudson 2303 on a freight.

The Valley still has some Geeps operating together.

A cornucopia of clean rolling stock to view! This is a highlight feature in this show.

Lehigh Valley 640 still in original Snowbird scheme. Helper set going to Croxton.

Alco C420 locomotives in a cut.

Norfolk and Western powered trains are seen. I believe these might be D&H moves.

Lehigh Valley had this Bicentennial paint shown in 1975 here.

Kosin Collection Volume 2

A good collection to have for the abundance of freight cars. A map or two would have been helpful with locations. Railfans and Model Railroaders of the 1970s likely need this one.

Rating: 4 Stars