Steamin’ In 2024

Producer: Mary McPherson

Locations: Illinois, Pennsylvania, Iowa, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri,  Kansas

Timeframe: 2024

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Sources: Kurt Jensen, Mary McPherson, George Redmond

Here is a best of (mostly) steam from 2024 by Diverging Clear Productions. A good variety of currently operating locomotives. Six steam locomotives, seven states in about 2 hours.

A single DVD-R in a slimline case. Modern Diverging Clear high quality production.

Main Chapter Menu organized by location or locomotive. Time indexed. Chapter advance function. Location graphics. Narrated by Kurt Jensen.

Longtime DCP fans should note that veteran videographer George Redmond was active for this one. He has numerous videos on this label.

To the Trains… 👉

Union Pacific Big Boy

Union Pacific ‘Big Boy’ 4014 is the leadoff engine. Various trackside views. First shown on former Chicago and Eastern Illinois rails. Villa Grove to St. Louis filmed on its second tour of the year. This move is chased with a crowd nearly everywhere to boot!

Monticello Museum

Former Southern Railway Consolidation 401. Running with passengers Monticello Museum.  Special event of Railroad Days has additional equipment operating, with the Museum diesels there. A diverse highlight chapter.

A Canadian National FP4 A/ B set led by 6789.

East Broad Top

Mount Union, Pennsylvania. The EBT is undergoing route rehabilitation. This expands the length of the operable trackage. Engine 16 wasn’t yet in full service on the visit. It is shown testing on the restored line.

Strasburg

Strasburg Railroad in Pennsylvania. CN 2-6-0 #89 using a Pennsylvania Railroad banshee whistle. Sounds weird to me, hear it for yourself…

Everett Railroad

Everett Railroad. Located in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The #11 was built by Alco. Not far from the Altoona area.

Canadian Pacific 2816

Canadian Pacific 2816. This Hudson type is from 1928. It toured after the CPKC merger. Dressed in striking multi-color livery. A pair of vintage painted F units are the helpers or protection. A solid CP consist makes for an attractive train. Filmed from Kirkland, Illinois towards Davenport, Iowa. This chase is the longest of this set. Hence, the big chapter!

Checkout the trailing pair of F units. The train is chased in Oklahoma. Continues to Arkansas and briefly in Kansas.

We are North of Neosho, Missouri.

Slowly here in the Kansas City area. Has a modern heritage painted diesel added to the lash-up. 133ms.

A caboose ride is always a good time! These side door ICRR are winners. Monticello Museum Railroad Days.

Steamin’ In 2024

Diverging Clear has this interesting and enjoyable roundup of 2024 steam action. A well-paced program. Minimal narration has the focus on locomotive sounds. Kurt sets the scenes with good information, and natural audio follows.

Videography is excellent. Soundtrack is balanced. Vibrant colors. Sharp editing.

This show is highly recommended. Railfans and Model Railroaders should appreciate this 2024 release. Fine one for family viewing, as well.

Producer Mary McPherson has been knocking shows out of the park. She is a real-world Amtrak Conductor.  If you  haven’t tried a Diverging Clear, this one is a winner. So, like the Conductor says… All Aboard!

Rating: 5 Stars