This DVD features the rare and original 1950s films of Mr. William Altheimer. Professionally and expertly converted to digital video, the films have outstanding clarity and color.
After the introduction, the following 24 minutes showcase 13 different Big Boys, including No. 4014 in regular freight service. Next, both early and late 4-6-6-4 Challengers are seen in action. The film continues with the 4-8-4 800s, FEF-1, FEF-2 and FEF-3 hauling both freight and passenger trains. The now famous FEF-3, #844 is shown hauling a mail train over Sherman Hill, prior to becoming "the ambassador of steam". The final 2 chapters cover the Turbines and a variety of UP First Generation Diesels. Audio is matched to the action and appropriate narration and music complement the presentation.
The content of this DVD has never been seen before and is sure to please! 98% color
Produced by JMJ Productions © 2014
Distributed by Sunday River Productions
68 minutes
NEW! Historic footage of 4014 & 12 more Big Boys!
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After the introduction, the following 24 minutes showcase 13 different Big Boys, including No. 4014 in regular freight service. Next, both early and late 4-6-6-4 Challengers are seen in action. The film continues with the 4-8-4 800s, FEF-1, FEF-2 and FEF-3 hauling both freight and passenger trains. The now famous FEF-3, #844 is shown hauling a mail train over Sherman Hill, prior to becoming "the ambassador of steam". The final 2 chapters cover the Turbines and a variety of UP First Generation Diesels. Audio is matched to the action and appropriate narration and music complement the presentation.
The content of this DVD has never been seen before and is sure to please! 98% color
Produced by JMJ Productions © 2014
Distributed by Sunday River Productions
68 minutes
NEW! Historic footage of 4014 & 12 more Big Boys!
Customer Reviews
- 5 of 5
This program covers a variety of vintage films during the transition from Steam To Diesel. For the Mighty 4-8-8-4 Big Boys, There's 4004 which is now on display at Holiday Park in Cheyenne Wyoming, 4013, 4011, 4002, 4003, 4005 which is now on display at the Forney Transportation Museum in Denver Colorado, 4009, 4010, Future Famous Excursion Star 4014, 4020, 4022, 4017 that is still on display at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay Wisconsin, & 4008. For the 4-6-6-4 Challengers, there's 3826, 3832, 3803, 3813, 3806, 3702, 3996, 3957, & 3986. For the FEF 4-8-4 Northerns, there's 823, Future Famous Excursion Star 844, 835, 808, 825, 830, 807, 837, 804, 832, & 833 which is on display at Ogden Utah. For Turbines, there's numbers 70, 58, 64, 63, 1, & 51. And Finally for Diesels, there are the E8's, E9's, F9's, GP9's, F3's, Alco FA-1's, And Alco S-2's.
Additional comments:
Narration: Could have used more.
Image quality: Good.
Value: Overpriced.
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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