Railroads powered entirely by Alco diesel locomotives are few in number. The Green Bay & Western Railroad had a total of sixteen operating Alcos when this show was filmed in 1992, GB&W's last full year of operation as an independent company. Indeed, the railroad had an affinity for Alcos since diesels first replaced steam locomotives, keeping them well maintained and looking great in their deep red paint scheme.
Stretching from the east side to the west side of the Badger State, the Green Bay & Western line passed through scenic Wisconsin farmland. Much of the railroad's traffic was related to the state's booming paper industry. Local freights are seen in action as they work these vital enterprises. We follow road trains across the state, watching as they stop to pick up and set out cars. Powered by smoking and burbling Alco diesels, the trains put on fascinating shows working over the hills and through small towns. The essence and vitality of one of America's classic small railroads is preserved in this affectionate tribute. Listen to the rumble and see the smoke of those big red diesels along The Green Bay Route!
DVD Special Feature:
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-183-6
UPC: 7-48268-00466-7
Stretching from the east side to the west side of the Badger State, the Green Bay & Western line passed through scenic Wisconsin farmland. Much of the railroad's traffic was related to the state's booming paper industry. Local freights are seen in action as they work these vital enterprises. We follow road trains across the state, watching as they stop to pick up and set out cars. Powered by smoking and burbling Alco diesels, the trains put on fascinating shows working over the hills and through small towns. The essence and vitality of one of America's classic small railroads is preserved in this affectionate tribute. Listen to the rumble and see the smoke of those big red diesels along The Green Bay Route!
DVD Special Feature:
- Chapter Menu provides instant access to program segments.
In Color with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-183-6
UPC: 7-48268-00466-7
Customer Reviews
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- 5 of 5
the green bay route follows the former green bay & western railroad on it's last year of operation with it's impressive collection of alco diesels this a video I think fans of the old alco diesel engines will enjoy this like I did
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Would kids enjoy this? Maybe.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Fair.
Recommend? "Must Have"!
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- 5 of 5
A July 1992 flashback to the Midwest can showcase almost each & every railfan a good variety of ALCO Diesels on the Green Bay & Western Railroad.<br><br>Locations include Norwood Yard in downtown Green Bay Wisconsin, Oneida, Black Creek Diamond where it crosses the Wisconsin Central with a Semaphore Signal in one scene, New London (not Connecticut) at the Route 45 crossing as night falls, Wisconsin Rapids Yard, Plover Yard with the Ore-ida Potato building, the Steven’s Point Branch with another WC Diamond, the Burlington Northern interchange at East Winona, the Route 54 crossing at Marshfield, Attica, Independence with a trestle, Blair, Taylor Siding, Hixton, Merrillan with the diamond crossing the Chicago & Northwestern, Hatfield Dam, Pray Hill, City Point, Dexterville Bridge, & MacDonald Yard with the roundhouse & turntable.<br><br>These scenes were photographed in July of 1992 which took place before or after the NRHS Convention was held in San Jose California with SP 4449 & 2472, & UP Challenger 3985.<br><br>Sadly, the GB&W was later purchased by the Wisconsin Central, & later to Canadian National.
Additional comments:
Narration: Just enough.
Image quality: Excellent!
Value: Good value.
Recommend? Definitely.
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