All Aboard Vol 5 Norfolk Southern Atlanta to Chattanooga & Michigan Fast Freight DVD
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Norfolk Southern - Atlanta to Chattanooga
The Norfolk Southern Georgia Division runs 148 miles from Atlanta, Georgia to Chattanooga Tennessee. The line began as the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad in 1869. Later the route was owned by the Southern Railroad until it's merger with the Norfolk & Western produced today's Norfolk Southern.
This route begins at Inman Yard, 6 miles Northwest of Atlanta, and runs to Chattanooga's DeButts Yard. As one of the heaviest traffic rail lines in the South, it hosts over 24 trains each day. The viewer will see Powder River unit coal train on their way to and from the world's largest coal fired power plant; molten sulfur unit trains; and the 'Triple Crown Roadrailer' service.
All types of modern freight traffic will roar by behind the latest NS power as well as Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern pool locomotives. As a special treat a 1991 New Georgia Railroad steam fan trip is shown running on this line.
Michigan Fast Freight
In 1967, noted railroad photographer, Emery Gulash filmed the railroads serving his hometown area of Detroit, Michigan. During this year he recorded, in color, six major railroad company freight train operations. This presents the viewer with a complete record of what railroading was like during this time period.
A full range of diesel engine models, including a trio of 'demonstrator' SD-45s, will be seen at work for their respective railroads. Many types of freight cars and cabooses, which have vanished from today's railroads, are clearly seen. Scenes include views of lineside signals, train order masts, and interlocking towers. This is truly a visual slice of history.
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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Total time - 52 minutes
The Norfolk Southern Georgia Division runs 148 miles from Atlanta, Georgia to Chattanooga Tennessee. The line began as the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad in 1869. Later the route was owned by the Southern Railroad until it's merger with the Norfolk & Western produced today's Norfolk Southern.
This route begins at Inman Yard, 6 miles Northwest of Atlanta, and runs to Chattanooga's DeButts Yard. As one of the heaviest traffic rail lines in the South, it hosts over 24 trains each day. The viewer will see Powder River unit coal train on their way to and from the world's largest coal fired power plant; molten sulfur unit trains; and the 'Triple Crown Roadrailer' service.
All types of modern freight traffic will roar by behind the latest NS power as well as Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern pool locomotives. As a special treat a 1991 New Georgia Railroad steam fan trip is shown running on this line.
Michigan Fast Freight
In 1967, noted railroad photographer, Emery Gulash filmed the railroads serving his hometown area of Detroit, Michigan. During this year he recorded, in color, six major railroad company freight train operations. This presents the viewer with a complete record of what railroading was like during this time period.
A full range of diesel engine models, including a trio of 'demonstrator' SD-45s, will be seen at work for their respective railroads. Many types of freight cars and cabooses, which have vanished from today's railroads, are clearly seen. Scenes include views of lineside signals, train order masts, and interlocking towers. This is truly a visual slice of history.
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Show chapter search
Total time - 52 minutes
Customer Reviews
- 5 of 5
Like all the All Aboard series of productions, this DVD is 2 shorter versions of longer videos.
Part # 1 - The NS bwteen Atlanta and Chattanooga is a busy mainline with plenty of interesting trains that the rail fan will want to see more of. Having seen this version, it's now on my "wish list" to eventually purchase a longer video to see more of this fine, scenic territory on a single video. Lots of trains, great variety of motive power, and excellent locations make this a really good video.
Part # 2 - We are taken back in time to the earlier days of diesels, in a region that was filled with plenty of action. I really enjoyed this segment of the video. All kinds of motive power, with lots of railroad companies.
Like the other All Aboard DVD's, combined time of 52 minutes, which is short enough when time is short that we can get some great railroad action before continuing on with other activities. The price is also very attractive.
Well worth purchasing this video.
Part # 1 - The NS bwteen Atlanta and Chattanooga is a busy mainline with plenty of interesting trains that the rail fan will want to see more of. Having seen this version, it's now on my "wish list" to eventually purchase a longer video to see more of this fine, scenic territory on a single video. Lots of trains, great variety of motive power, and excellent locations make this a really good video.
Part # 2 - We are taken back in time to the earlier days of diesels, in a region that was filled with plenty of action. I really enjoyed this segment of the video. All kinds of motive power, with lots of railroad companies.
Like the other All Aboard DVD's, combined time of 52 minutes, which is short enough when time is short that we can get some great railroad action before continuing on with other activities. The price is also very attractive.
Well worth purchasing this video.
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