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Charles Smiley Presents

Chessie & Seaboard Hall of Fame

Locations: Systemwide Time Period: 1950’s- 1990’s Length: 2 hours Sources: Robert Zook, Jack Kuiphoff, Will Whittaker, Ed Kaspriske, Nelson Rath CSP with a double feature. The show is loaded with rarities. CSX heritage is thorough. This Hall of Fame series release contains all color film. Freight and passenger operations are seen in a wide array […]

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ATVR Reviews Herron Rail

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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ATVR Reviews Revelation Video

Rubber City Rails Volume 2

Producer: Revelation Video Timeframe: 1988 – 1990 Locations: Akron, Ravenna, Cuyahoga Falls Length: 1 hour 53 minutes Sources: Ronald McElrath, Pat and Sue Kaforney Akron, Ohio area is again featured in this second volume of Rubber City Rails. The former Baltimore and Ohio is served city by early CSX in this show. Many different liveries […]