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Reflections of the New York Central

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date October 18, 2019
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Producer: Jim Herron Locations: Harmon, Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis… Timeframe: 1928-1962 Length: 54 minutes Sources: John Prophet, Dick Baldwin, H.R.Blackburn, MD., Ben T. Young Jr., more. Herron has a great collection of films spanning four decades of New York Central. Consisting of both: color, with black and white film. Shot with; 8 and 16mm movie cameras. […]

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Pocahontas Glory Volume 2

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date August 17, 2019
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Producer: J.R.Herron Timeframe: 1950s Locations: Roanoke, Blue Ridge Length: 48 minutes Sources: Ben T. Young Jr., H.R. Blackburn, C.H. Snyder, Howard Robins Visit the Norfolk and Western’s Roanoke area. Detailed views of: Roundhouse, Yard, Passenger area, and West End. Go to Blue Ridge and more. Narrated by Ralph E. Morse. Sound and music. No Chapter […]

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Pocahontas Glory Volume One

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 1, 2019
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Producer: J.R. Herron Locations: Kenova, Columbus,Portsmouth, Abingdon, VA. Timeframe: 1950’s. Length: 39 minutes + previews Source: Ben T. Young Jr., CH Snyder, Howard Robins Herron Rail offers an all color show of Norfolk and Western vintage steam. This was filmed in the 1950’s. Areas focused on are: Kenova, Columbus, and Portsmouth. A special segment following […]