Historical Features of the Pennsylvania Railroad – Under the Catenary

Producer: Penn Valley

Locations: Harrisburg, Enola, Safe Harbor, Middleton, Perryville

Timeframe: 1960s- 1970s

Length: 45 minutes

Source: Clarence Weaver

The famous Pennsylvania Railroad GG-1 Electrics are featured. Action includes, Pennsylvania, Penn Central to early Amtrak.

Passenger and freight trains pulled by: E3B, P5A, GG-1, and E-44 electrics. Also, Passenger E-7 and E-8 diesels. 

Cinematographer was Clarence Weaver. Narrated by Joe Pasthuszek.

A single DVD. All color films. Appears to be in 16mm. Very clean film. Authentic sounds and music. No maps. Balanced soundtrack.

To the Trains… 👉

A red painted GG-1 was less common. The classic GG-1 motors are seen in several different liveries. This train has left Harrisburg. Destinations are to Philadelphia and New York.

A pair of GG-1 ‘s are Westbound led by 4872. They are pulling REA boxcars and passenger cars.

Electro-motive diesels also were in service. A lead FP-7 with E7-B and E8-A units.

Ancient P5A Boxcabs haul freight at Columbia. These were retired in 1965.

A somewhat infamous GG-1 is the 4876 at Enola Yard. This engine crashed into the station at Washington, DC. It was rebuilt and ran about 30 more years.

General Electric E-44 pair with 4463 leader on a Coal Train at Enola.

A pair of GG-1 engines on a Grain Train. Crossing the Susquehanna River to Perryville, Maryland.

At Perryville, a train is coming from Florida using Seaboard Coast Lines car. The lone GG-1 wears Penn Central paint.

Penn Central (4932) and Pennsylvania Railroad (4913) depart Harrisburg Station with a Passenger train to Philadelphia.

A short Harrisburg to Buffalo train is hauled by three E units. Notice the ex: New York Central units trailing.

Historical Features of the Pennsylvania Railroad –  Under the Catenary

A well filmed look at Pennsylvania Railroad to Penn Central by Clarence Weaver. The all color 16mm films have fine composure. Soundtrack is a match. The narrative is clear and informative. Professional production.

This program strikes a good variety of locomotives. The assortment goes beyond only GG-1 Electrics.

The appeal is an excellent selection for Railfans and Model Railroaders. Intriguing Electricfied Trains may have a wider fan base.

An outstanding show featuring the famous GG-1 engines and more.

Rating: 5 Stars