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Steam & Diesel on New York Central Vol. 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date June 20, 2024
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Producer: Herron Rail Video Locations: Bellefontaine, Marion, Cincinnati … Timeframe: 1955 Length: 56 minutes Source: Donald J. Krofta Don Krofta was a fine Cinematographer who filmed various steam to diesel Transition Era railroads. Specifically, 1950s era trains. He shot assorted Eastern roads with black and white, plus color films. This varies by each individual show. […]

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Reflections of the C&O Volume 1

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date May 1, 2024
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Producer: James Herron Locations: Kentucky, West Virginia Timeframe: 1940- 1971 Length: 76 minutes Sources: multiple Old and rare Chesapeake and Ohio films from various sources. Contains black and white, to color films. Lexington subdivision covers Louisville to Ashland line. The Logan sub and more. A regular DVD on this one. Main Chapter Menu. Maps and […]

Tags C&O, coal, steam, steam train

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Mid-American Glory Illinois Central Railroad

Post author By William J. Hudson
Post date January 24, 2024
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Producer: Herron Rail Locations: Chicago, Gilman, Paducah, Memphis… Timeframe: 1940s-1960s Length: 71 minutes Sources: 12 Cameramen Wide ranging coverage of original Illinois Central Railroad. The 1940s up to the 1960s. Steam, Diesel and Electric. Mostly a color show. A single DVD-R. Narrated by Ralph Morse. The show plays longer at 71 minutes. Nice! Wide variety […]