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Baltimore & Ohio Steam “In Twilight – Over Sand Patch”

Producer: A&R Productions Locations: Sand Patch, Fairhope, Hyndman, Cumberland… Timeframe: 1954-56 Length: 1 hour 25 minutes Source: Ed Birch Witness vintage Baltimore and Ohio Steam and Diesel as filmed by Ed Birch. He recorded this material in 1954, 1955 and 1956. A single DVD-R. Fullscreen 4×3 aspect ratio. Color films. Audio is dubbed and sometimes […]

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B&O / C&O Steam Power with Live Sound!

Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Sand Patch line, West Virginia Timeframe: 1950s Length: 20 minutes Source: Fred McLeod Cinematographer Fred McLeod had a special rig to film and record live audio. High quality for the era. Filmed in predominantly black and white. McLeod filmed in 16mm. His set-up captured live environmental audio. Automobile batteries were used […]

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Pennsylvania Glory Volume 3

Producer: Herron Locations: Altoona, Buffalo, Chicago, Horseshoe Curve, Elizabeth, Oil City, Indiana and Ohio… Timeframe: 1930s- 1950s Length: 57 minutes Sources: John Prophet, Ben Young and more. Third in this series on Pennsylvania Railroad. Stunning color films make this show. Assortment of many locations. A fantastic variety of power includes: classes E-3, K-4, H-9/10, I-1, […]