Producer Clear Block
Locations: Indiana, Blue Island
Timeframe: 1995
Length: 2 hours
Source: Todd Miller
Another entry of Into the 90s series from Clear Block. CSX running on former Baltimore & Ohio Rails across Indiana. Some action at Blue Island too. This is 1990s action.
A single DVD-R. No Chapter menu. There is a hidden Chapter advance. Maps are included.
Todd Miller wrote the script and narrates.
Video sourced original. Fine videography. Although a little soft on modern equipment. Live environmental audio.
Besides CSX liveries, there are earlier paint jobs. B&O, Family Lines, Seaboard System.
Todd Miller had a creative streak in his videography. The highlights include some of those elements.
Vincennes to Lawrenceburg
The show begins in Vincennes, Indiana. Line routes West to St. Louis. We travel Eastbound.
At Shoals and a bridge across the White River.
A busy crossing at ex: Monon Chicago line. Mitchell, Indiana has several moves. The busiest place on this St. Louis line.
CSX 7011 creeps along with the road train. B&O 2026 GP38 serves as a yard engine.
A CSX freight train exits Big Tunnel at Tunnelton. Originally constructed in 1857. It was shortened and brick lined in 1898.
A GP30 blows hard for a road crossing at Dusk in Medora.
North Vernon crosses ex: Pennsylvania Railroad line. Gray ghost 7505 waits for hand flagged road crossings. Ring that bell!
Lawrenceburg borders on Ohio. Central RR of Indiana operates here. CSX moves on ex: B&O street running. CSX blowing smoke as 7505 leads an Eastbound freight going to Queensgate Yard.
Part 2 Indianapolis to Liberty
This line was originally Cincinatti to Indianapolis. Truncated over the years.
Amtrak Cardinal is tardy and viewable in daylight today. Engine 352 leads this train. Note the Semaphores and wig wag signals.
Indianapolis to Cincinnati
Several locations on Indianapolis to Cincinnati. Old style signals at Morristown.
Nighttime action at Connellsville Station. Todd Miller includes some dusk and night scenes.
Part 3 Chicago to Indy
CSX 6072 leads a 5 unit lash-up from nearby Barr Yard. Approaching the Blue Island Bridges.
Blue Island has an assortment of different railroads. The camera also peeks in at Calumet Tower. Other roads such as; Indiana Harbor Belt, CP Rail, and Conrail. Above, Seaboard System MP15 and CSX GP15 are likely from nearby Barr Yard.
Wellsboro to Bremen
Wellsboro crosses the Grand Trunk.
Meet is West of Garrett. A B30-7 and Seaboard System GP38-2.
Lackawanna Steam, 1661 which is actually Milwaukee Road 261. Circa 1994.
A single caboose is seen on a maintenance of way train.
Into the 90’s CSX Volume 1
An extensive tour of three former Baltimore and Ohio lines across Indiana. The coverage reaches into a bit of the Chicago area, as well.
Todd included many lineside structures. Stations, towers, and vintage signals add character.
This is a well produced program. Solid narrative and frequent map usage. Excellent sound.
Like some typical Midwest weather. Overcast skies dominate. Besides that condition, everything is in its place.
Many of lines are rarely seen in a show. Give it a bump up for the scarcity factor.
Rating: 5 Stars
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