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Pocahontas Glory Volume 3, Steam along the Shenandoah

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date November 28, 2024
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Producer: Jim Herron Locations: Shenandoah Valley, Hagerstown, Antietam Timeframe: 1950s Length: 46 minutes Sources: Harry P. Dodge, Bob Flack Steam Along the Shenandoah. The third entry in this series. See Norfolk and Western Steam in these all color 16mm movie films. The 1950s were a time of N&W steam locomotives still in service. Scenic Shenandoah […]

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Reflections of the L&N Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date October 26, 2024
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Producer: Herron Video Locations: Louisville, DeCoursey, more Timeframe: 1940- 1976 Length: 72 minutes Sources: 10 different This is a collection of films from ten sources. Official Louisville and Nashville is one of them. Vintage coverage from the 1940s to 1970s. Program is heavy on steam and passenger trains. A single DVD-R. Highly detailed Chapter Menu. […]

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Steam & Diesel on New York Central Vol. 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date August 22, 2024
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Producer: Herron Rail Video Locations: Bellefontaine, Greensburg, Crestline, Lafayette… Timeframe: 1955 Length: 56 minutes Source: Donald J. Krofta New York Central Big Four action in 1955. Ohio division. Also, Illinois Central 4-8-2’s. Chicago and Illinois Midland 2-10-2’s. Shot in: Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Filmed in 16mm. This fine cinematographer captured the end era of NYC […]