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Steam and Diesel on the Nickel Plate Road Volume 1

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Ohio, Indiana Timeframe: 1957- 1960 Length: 64 minutes Source: Donald Krofta Volume One features the Chicago and Fort Wayne Divisions. Nickel Plate Road was officially New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad. Berkshires are the star of this show. There were a total of 80 built for NKP by Alco and […]

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Pennsylvania Glory Volume 1

Producer: Herron Video Locations: Long Island, New Jersey, Enola Yard.. Timeframe: 1950s Length: 46 minutes Source: Ben T. Young Return to the 1950s behind the camera of Ben Young. First of several Pennsylvania Glory series. This collection of his films features the mighty Pennsylvania Railroad. Additional roads: Long Island RR,  Central Railroad of New Jersey […]

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Steam and Diesel on the B&O Volume 2

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Attica Jct., Fostoria, Willard Timeframe: 1950s- 1970s Length: 56 minutes + previews Source: Donald J. Krofta Baltimore and Ohio action from the 1950s to the Chessie System in the 1970s. Donald Krofta filmed in 16mm. His friend, Jim Hawk recorded the audio on many scenes. A single DVD-R. All films are […]