Producer: C Vision
Locations: Byron Hill, Slinger, Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac
Timeframe: 1990s to 2001
Length: 1 hour 47 minutes
Source: Marshall and William Beecher Jr.
The 2nd Volume on Wisconsin Central. This was 18 years in the making. WC added the Lake States trackage in 1987. The subjects are the mainline from Slinger to Oshkosh and Neenah. Additional locations include Stevens Point area and Junction City vicinity. Byron Hill is a show within the show.
A single DVD-R. Main Chapter Menu which is detailed by locations. Narrated by Don Grant. On-screen graphics. A preview of Volume 1.
Full screen aspect ratio. Excellent live audio.
Visiting power includes Canadian National, Union Pacific, Conrail, CNW, and Norfolk Southern. Unrepainted Burlington Northern, Soo Line, and Fox River Valley serve the WC.
They start out in Slinger, Wisconsin. Multiple freights in assorted paint. Even a WSOR with unrepainted SP power.
6515 led Ore train to Chicago at Slinger.
F45 6651. A cowl locomotive with WC lightning stripe graphics on the sides. Benson Road. The big cowl locomotive a former Santa Fe. The Trains hustle on this line!
Wisconsin Central ex: BN SD power at Marsh Siding.
WC 6595 in the hole, meets 6531. A couple more trains pass by, as well. Marsh Siding.
A CN inspection train at Theresa. Looks like something from the 1950s.
Byron Hill Area
Byron Hill. A Conrail, Norfolk Southern with a Chicago and NorthWestern GP38-2. Dairy farm in background.
An F45 rescues a breakdown at Byron Hill. Extensive coverage of this area. This line and town of Byron are the big feature in this show.
WC helpers front a CN move. As with some other scenes, I much prefer a clear view vs. these artistic shots.
Ore Train slugs its way up Byron Hill on single track.
Some 1992 footage at Fond du Lac and Shops Yard.
Night action at Stevens Point yard. A raunchy looking GP30 works the yard.
711, 713 GP30 pair. WC train 7 passes old Soo Line Depot at Stevens Point.
Variety of trains around Junction City area. Check the nose paint on this GP35. Ladysmith is the final location show.
A Tribute to the Wisconsin
A solid look at the Wisconsin Central in rural areas. Byron Hill is a feature. Plentiful supply freight cars are seen. Several Passenger moves.
Videography is excellent! Cabride is very limited. Would have liked some maps.
Combine this release with Volume One for coverage from Chicago.
Rating: 4 1/2 Stars
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