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VINTAGE MOVIES
Vintage 8's
These are transfers from 8mm movies shot mainly in the mid 50's and into the early 60's. All are in color, but
there is no sound. Some of the tapes have narration, but this is limited to introductory material before the movies. There
is no music accompanying the movies. Steam in regular service normal day to day operations are featured. Also included are
fantrip runs by now gone steam locomotives. An occasional diesel does appear, and most that appear can now be considered
as rare as the steam locomotives they replaceded. Traction is also provided on separate tapes. The reproduction is as good
a possible from such a small medium, but the action and authenticity provided makes up for any loss in sharpness. In this
first set I also include a comprehensive scene-by-scene listing, with comments, to make up for the lack of narration. A {*}
before a listing indicates this tape is available on dvd.
John Szwajkart Collection
{*}A1 - THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLECTION (appx. 55 min.) Begins with IC and NYC steam out of Kankakee. Here 4-8-2's
belonging to the IC and NYC power freights, while 4-6-4's power passenger trains on the NYC. Smaller IC steam is also seen
working out of the facility at Kankakee. Included with all this is a look at steam on the IC main south to Champaign. The
next part covers C&IM steam in and around Springfield, IL. The final part covers operations on the all steam Kentucky
Division with its IC 4-8-2's, 2-10-2's and 2-8-2's. this concludes with a look at some steam on the B&O and NYC at Cincinnati
and diesels around Indianapolis. A1 $27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}A2 - BALTIMORE & OHIO COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) Covers the B&O mainline between Willard and Chicago.
Begins with steam on the B&O (2-8-2's, 2-10-2's, 4-8-2's and others) at Willard. Continues with more great steam action
at Deshler, including shots of the streamlined 4-6-2's in passenger service, Concludes with B&O steam and NKP 2-8-4's
at Fostoria. A2 $27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}B3 - CHICAGO COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) includes steam on the NYC (4-6-4's and 4-8-4's), B&O (4-6-2's, 2-8-2's
and 4-8-2's), NKP (2-8-4's), and GTW (4-8-4's and 2-8-2's) in passenger and freight service on Chicago's south side. B3 $27.25
ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}B4 - ELECTRIC LINES (appx. 45 min.) Starts with streetcars in Milwaukee and a fantrip in Chicago on the last
Pullman streetcar. Also included, an ITC freight motor, CNS&M mainline and branch line action, CSS&SB action plus
an unusual fantrip over the line, and CA&E from Wheaton to Forest Park, including a look at an afternoon Rush Hour. B4
$27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}C5 - CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) Includes steam in regular service (4-8-4's and
2-8-2's) in 1954 and 55 Next there are shots of a number of the early fantrips with 4960 and 5632 followed by diesels in passenger
and freight service. Ends with shots of BN freight and passenger trains taken shortly after the merger. C5 $27.25 ea. tape
only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}C6 - MIDWEST ROADS - SOO, MILW, AND C&NW (appx. 60 min.) Starts with shots of some of the last of SOO steam
at Fond du Lac in 1954. Then follows with the last 2719 fantrip in 1959. On the MILW it is a look at the last steam, 4-8-4's,
2-8-2's and others, resurrected after the road announced full dieselization in 1955. On the C&NW the last steam consisted
of 4-6-2's in commuter service in the Chicago area, and a few 4-6-0's. Also included in this are shots of the two streamlined
4-6-2's in service. This all concludes with shots of the last C&NW fantrip out of Chicago and a look at restored 1385
C6 $27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}D7 - UNION PACIFIC COLLECTION (appx. 40 min.) Begins with shots of the C&NW steam operated afternoon rush
hour commuter service on two different days and includes one of the "City" trains. The rest consists of steam shot
on a three day trip west in 1955. It begins with two days of UP stream, Big Boys, Challengers, 4-8-4's and others, around
Cheyenne and Laramie. After an overnight trip east more UP Challengers, 2-8-2's and other locomotives are found on freight
trains at Kearney, NB. D7 $27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}D8 - NICKEL PLATE AND PENNSYLVANIA COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) is a three part collection of NKP and PRR steam.
Starting at Bellevue where NKP 2-8-4's and 2-8-2's mix with 0-8-0's and PRR 2-10-4's on coal trains. Bonus material includes
the rented AT&SF 2-10-4's used on PRR coal trains at Bellevue and Sandusky and a memorable encounter with a B&O 2-8-8-4.
The second part features more PRR 2-10-4's and 2-10-0's at Columbus along with some N&W steam. The last part is a mix
of NKP and GTW steam at Valparaiso, where they cross. It is a collection of some of the most interesting high speed steam
action you will ever encounter. D8 $27.25
E9 - THE CANADIAN COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) This is an eclectic collection that begins with a CB&Q fantrip
north to the Iron Range and the first DM&IR fantrip with a 2-8-8-4. Next is a look at GTW steam at Durand and Detroit,
and finishes with steam on the CP and CN in southern Ontario. E9 $27.25 ea.
{*}F10 - NORFOLK & WESTERN COLLECTION (appx. 80 min.) Features the results of a week long trip by train to
Roanoke in '56 to see N&W steam. On the way B&O, NYC, and PRR steam is seen at Deshler, Cincinnati, and Columbus.
N&W steam is first encountered at Columbus, and continues to be caught at Kenova, Bluefield and finally at Roanoke.
Coverage includes just about every different N&W steam locomotive from 0-8-0's to 2-8-8-2's, running at the time. F10
$27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
Charles Felstead Collection
One of the best kept secrets was that world renowned roster b&w photographer Charles Felstead and his fiends
also took movies when they were not shooting roster photographs. They were able to get into some very interesting places
and into areas most other fans only read about. All were taken from the mid 50's into the 60's and are primarily steam.
However some diesels also appear in a few of the movies. All are transfers from 8mm movies, nearly all are in color, there
are a few b&w scenes, and are silent.
{*}CF1 - THE CHICAGO COLLECTION (appx. 46 min.) includes steam on the NYC (4-6-4's and 4-8-4's), B&O (4-6-2's,
2-8-2's and 4-8-2's), NKP (2-8-4's), and GTW (4-8-4's and 2-8-2's) in regular service on Chicago's south side. Also included
is some C&NW and CB&Q steam plus a little bit of experimental b&w material. All this is different from that in
#B3 . CF1 $27.25 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
{*}CF2 - COAL ROADS OF IL AND MO (appx. 46 min.) This is a collection of steam in Central IL and small steam in
MO. Steam is found on the IC, NYC, and NKP in central Illinois around the Mattoon area. This includes steam on the C&IM
from Petersburg to Pekin and CB&Q around Centralia. Small steam is found on the B&S as 2-6-0's handle coal trains
in Missouri. CF2 $25.00 ea.
{*}CF3 - IRON RANGE COLLECTION (appx. 90 min.) This is an incredible collection of steam in northern Minnesota and
northern Wisconsin. Beginning with a look at the DM&IR that shows just about every different type of DM&IR steam
locomotive, it goes on to include lots of GN and NP steam in the area. There is also plenty of SOO, C&NW, CMO and Milw
steam in the area, around the Twin Cities and in northern Wisconsin. Ends with a look at several unusual steam trips on the
Iron Roads. CF3 $31.00 ea. tape only, for dvd check dvd listing.
CF4 - CENTRAL CANADA PLUS MT AND WY (appx. 48 min.) Begins with a trip north to see CN and CP steam running west
of Winnepeg and includes more GN and NP steam caught as they go through MN. Then it is west to Cheyenne to see big power
on the UP. This is followed with treks north into Montana to see the remaining big power on the GN and NP. CF4 $27.25
ea.
{*}CF5 - EASTERN CANADA AND U.S. (appx. 52 min.) Canadian steam, CP and CN, in southern Ontario and into eastern
Canada, including the last NYC 4-6-0's and the CP 4-4-0's. Also included are shots of PRR and NKP steam in Ohio and other
eastern locations such as PRR on horseshoe curve, plus a CNJ fantrip with one of the last camelback locomotives. CF5 $27.25
ea.
CF6 - NARROW GAUGE COLLECTION (appx. 60 min.) With the loss of most steam on the major railroads, other steam operations
became of interest. One such was the D&RGW narrow gauge operations in Colorado. Shot in the late 50's and into the early
60's they covered of most of the narrow-gauge system. Freights and some fantrips were shot, including the Silverton trains.
Also includes standard-gauge steam on the C&S at Leadville the Great Western in Colorado and UP at Cheyenne. CF6 $27.25
ea.
{*}CF7 - MEXICAN COLLECTION (appx. 84 min.) With mainline steam gone in the U.S. attention turned in the 60's to
the remaining steam in Mexico. A lot was shot around Mexico City including both standard and narrow gauge steam, plus there
is more steam in other areas outside the city. Includes not only the 4-8-4's, 2-6-6-2's and others, plus a bunch of steam
locomotives purchased from U.S. railroads, FEC, N&S, C&NW, NKP and others, long gone in the States, yet still in operation.
CF7 $31.00 ea.
Bruce Meyer Collection
Bruce Meyer is also known for his unique b&w photography of steam and other railroad related subjects. But
he too also managed to shoot some movies. Not a large collection it does include some of the most interesting and unique
vintage steam, diesel and electric footage you will ever encounter. This too is 8mm footage, all in color but silent.
{*}BM1 - STEAM COLLECTION (appx. 35 min.) features a look at DM&IR steam, primarily the 2-8-8-4's just before
the road went diesel. In addition there is steam on the K&T, DRG&W, and some steam fantrips on the N&W. #BM1
$22.25 ea.
{*}BM2 - DIESEL COLLECTION (appx. 32 min.) Starts with a mix of IC and GM&O diesels around Bloomington. Then
there is DRG&W, WP and AT&SF vintage and unique diesels in regular service out west. Included is a look at Milw electric
operations and concludes with a look other diesel operations in the Midwest #BM1 $22.25 ea.
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