Producer: Herron Rail
Locations: Chicago, Gilman, Paducah, Memphis…
Timeframe: 1940s-1960s
Length: 71 minutes
Sources: 12 Cameramen
Wide ranging coverage of original Illinois Central Railroad. The 1940s up to the 1960s. Steam, Diesel and Electric. Mostly a color show.
A single DVD-R. Narrated by Ralph Morse. The show plays longer at 71 minutes. Nice!
Wide variety of power. Steam years with excellent coverage. Diesel era is narrow. Predominately passenger trains. Limited space for some highlights.
To the Trains…
Extra yellow stripes on these E7 locomotives. City of New Orleans.
Turntable shots at Memphis in 1940s. The 2510 is a Mountain type.
2550 is a Mountain at Tuscola in 1950s.
1956 at Centralia with early geeps.
1270 Mikado at Macomb, Mississippi in 16mm color film. Illinois Central fostered over 350 in 1954.
A Rock train in Louisiana. Going to New Orleans. A classic steam image.
Action in the 1960s. The 2613 on final special excursions. The show features a long segment of IC named passenger trains.
1970s with continously passenger coverage. At Gilman. The Governor’s Special.
Chicago at 21st Street. Three Electromotive units haul a Piggyback move.
A modern herald on the nose at Chicago.
Caboose 9704 at Centralia, Illinois. These were unique ICRR side door cabooses. FYI- some lasted into ICG orange paint!
Mid-American Glory Illinois Central Railroad
Calling to Transition era Illinois Central fans. This is a varied show that is centered in the 1950s. The long distance passenger trains have a key focus in the diesel years.
The films range from very good to excellent. Audio that has been dubbed works fine. Interesting script with good narration.
On the higher priced side. Maybe it’s worth a plunk if this catches your interest. A bump up for the supply of Illinois Central steam. Most of it is in color.
Rating: 5 Stars
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