RFIO GRANDE NARROW GAUGE REMEMBERANCES
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In 1954, the Rio Grande still had hundreds of miles of Narrow Gauge Rail operations when Andy Payne became a steam locomotive fireman, then yard hostler, and later an engineer!
Andy filmed many hours of movie film all during his career! This brings us a fresh "insider's" look at one of America's all-time favorite railroads: Handling duties: Coaling, Sanding, and cleaning out the grates in the firebox! Andy filmed all the incredible scenery and the railroad's daily work life over the years. This leaves us an excellent historical record of a place with steam locomotives and old wooden freight and passenger cars earning revenue! Beautiful winter scenes were captured. This seemingly improbable operation was still valuable to its customers until time ran out in 1969! Learn the line's history and hear some great stories and insights as Andy explains all the historical scenes he shot on Kodak Color Movie Film. See action from the cab, onboard, and trackside. Much of the material could only have been recorded by someone that was there, every day, for 15 years and, with enthusiasm for his work. This production emphasizes revenue freight trains in regions that no longer have tracks. Steam firing and helper operations with up to 3 locomotives are featured up close with natural sound in all types of weather and extreme conditions!
Witness avalanches, rock slides, floods, and snow fighting!
List price $24.95, 90 minutes. SKU: RGNGREM, Posted August 14, 2024.
