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Our Last Log Hauler Simpson Timber RR Volume 1 DVD Long Days on a Short Line
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Our Last Log Hauler Simpson Timber RR Volume 1 DVD Long Days on a Short Line Golden Rail Video GRV-LL1 618404001570
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Join us as we explore The Simpson Timber Company Railroad using rare insider-footage from 1994.

It was very sad to learn that Simpson finally ceased railroad operations in June of 2015. Sure, with a 130 year history, the RR was only a shadow of its former self. Still, I always thought they'd keep it going. Maybe it was because of my last name (Simpson), but for some reason in the Spring of 1994, Simpson's upper management finally approved my going behind the scenes and documenting everything about their railroad ...and their mills ...and their logging sites ...and the interchange with the "Burlington Northern" ...the whole works.

It was June of 1994, when I arrived for a full week of shooting. Simpson Timber graciously allowed me access throughout their private land holdings. (I was younger at that time, and didn't realize what a rare opportunity this was. Most railfans were quickly escorted off. I was too busy having the time of my younger life to fully appreciate it! But, I knew I was getting some great footage...and great stereo sounds. On the Simpson, the whistles echo beautifully off the trees and mountains.)

The finished film was intended to be a joint release with another company. But, that relationship fell apart when they didn't "get" how fascinating the railroad was...and the footage fell unseen into a vault....(their vault).


A few years ago, I finally regained possession of the raw footage (thanks in no small part to legal advice from railfan/Shay fireman Martin Hansen). But, being pulled in different directions, I was never sure if people would be truly interested in this production enough to justify the effort required to produce it properly. But, last Spring, ....I finally decided to just do it. Why? Before my eyes, the footage had become "historic".

There were no more rails to the high country...up to Cook's Reload where we had gone in '94.. (We had cab footage of that journey. And that was just from one day's shooting.) Simpson had a small fleet of first generation diesels then. Three SW1200 ...plus an ALCO Switching the yard 600...and an EMD SW9. All in immaculate condition. And Simpson Engineer Pete Replinger made sure we got great footage of each one. Back in 1994, almost every train had a caboose. Talk about picture perfect.


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DVD Item#:GRV-LL1
Runtime:1 Hour, 30 Mins ($0.25/min)
Producer:Golden Rail Video
Aspect Ratio:Full Screen
DVD UPC:618404001570
Shrink Wrapped?:Yes
Disc Type:DVD
Region Code:0 Worldwide NTSC
Our Last Log Hauler Simpson Timber RR Volume 1 DVD Long Days on a Short Line
TRAINMASTER (HENDERSONVILLE NC US) on 2016-10-14 08:38:15.

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  •  4 of 5


With the end of railroad operations, this release becomes an historical document. Golden Rail will never be called a prolific producer, but what comes out is always very well done and worth having if the subject interests you. Narration is well done and informative, but is rather soft spoken. If you are looking for old footage of geared lockies pulling trains, you will NOT find it here, perhaps in the next volume.
This now historical program is well worth having, if for no other reason than the history in provides.

Additional remarks by TRAINMASTER:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? I doubt it.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Good Value
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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Our Last Log Hauler Simpson Timber RR Volume 1 DVD Long Days on a Short Line
Chase Freeman (Grundy VA US) on 2017-08-18 23:22:35.

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  •  5 of 5


The producer did a great job explaining the history of the Simpson Timber RR. You'll see switchers pulling log trains as well as their homemade section car and a speeder. I can't wait till the next volume comes out! 5/5

Additional remarks by Chase Freeman:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Good.
Recommend to others? A "Must Have"!

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Our Last Log Hauler Simpson Timber RR Volume 1 DVD Long Days on a Short Line
Ferro Equus (USA) on 2023-03-08 12:37:23.

  •  5 of 5


Vintage EMD switchers hauling loads of timber and putting on a show that cannot be duplicated anywhere else in the world. Simpson Timber has since ceased operation and so this footage is all the more special.

Additional remarks by Ferro Equus:
Narration: Just enough.
Image quality: Excellent!
DVD Value: Excellent Value!
Recommend to others? Yes.

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