utor Tom Carver treats us to quick coverage of RSC14 units in 1991 in Nova Scotia. Next is a long chapter, shot in 1996, on Canadian Pacific’s RS18s and C424s running in north- ern New England and eastern Canada. The CP locos switch cars, meet a road freight, and are pursued across the scenic country- side. Scranton , Penn., is a modern day Alco mecca in the form of the Delaware Lack- awanna. This contemporary footage shows yard action mostly around the Bridge 60 tower with a variety of Alco models in vari- ous liveries (alas, there’s no coverage of the main line climb east of town). Cameo ap- pearances are made by the Ontario Midland switching near Lake Ontario; the White Riv- er Scenic Railway’s six axle ex-military MRS1 pulling an Arkansas tourist train in a very nice paint scheme; the Claremont & Concord’s S4 in attractive green and yellow paint; another S4 running near Toledo in tourist train service (with a cab ride); the Canadian Railway Museum’s Port of Mon- tréal MLW S3 switching the museum at Del- son, Québec; a Minnesota, Dakota & West- ern S2 switching and making a trans-border transfer run between sister plants in Cana- da and the U.S. in 1995; and a very short clip of Livonia Avon & Lakeville’s S2. An unusual operation in Vermont was the
Washington County Railroad, which served the Bombardier assembly plant at Barre (now closed). Here, a new Bom car, sans trucks on a flatcar, is pulled along the weedy branch by an S1 in poor paint. Moving back to Canada, Tom Carver once again provides unique coverage in the form of a cab ride in a duo of S13 switchers as they execute their duties. The program ends with a few runbys
of Union Pacific’s Alco steamers — 4-6-6-4 No. 3985 alone and doubleheaded with 4-8-4 No. 8444, the latter on a very long passenger train that combines the UP Heritage fleet with the Ski Train consist. Bonus footage in- cludes fairly long coverage of the AHTS grand opening ceremonies where dignitaries speak, a ribbon is cut, and a great future is forecast.
The concept, content, presentation, edit-
ing, and narration are all done to a very good standard. After the initial documentary with talking heads, the balance of the program is mostly runby footage, from speeding freights to switching moves. The image quality varies from good to excellent depending on the vin- tage of the original video footage, the earliest judged to be from the early 1990s. Trackside photo locations range from very good to in- the-weeds shots, but this reflects the rights of way on which the Alcos ran —short lines and tourist roads clearly do not have 70 m.p.h. trackage. The CP and the A&M seg- ments probably showcase the best rights of way and the most open photo angles. The Al- co sounds are fine, while the narration is in- formative and unobtrusive and covers histor- ical notes and local anecdotes. Alco Heaven 2, also $25.00, repeats the documentary and covers the transition era on the Delaware & Hudson, more CP Rail action, Canadian National in the Maritimes, the Little Rock & Western, Delaware & Ul- ster’s D&H RS36, Vermont’s Lamoille Valley, and more. Both can be bought together for $39.95 postpaid. These programs present a good survey of a variety of Alco action in modern times, with some fine archival con- tent, as well. — TOM KELCEC
2013 STOCKTON
PIZZA PARTY AND
SLIDE SHOW PRESENTED BY
A N D
Coming out to Stockton for Winterail 2013? Then join us on Friday, March 8 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center for our 2013 Pizza Party and Slide Show! Your $10 ticket gets you pizza, soda pop, and admission to our Friday evening shows. We will be showing traditional slides as well as digital presentations.
VIC NEVES AND CHERYL MEEKER PRESENT
WINTERAIL 2013 SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2013
SCOTTISH RITE MASONIC CENTER, STOCKTON, CA. Join us in Stockton, California, as we celebrate our
35th year bringing you high-quality, multi-visual digital slide presentations, photo contests, and railroadiana shows!
2013 PRESENTERS
Bruce Blackadar, Steve Carter, Bil George, Gordon Glattenburg, Ed Saalig, Robert Scott, Steve Sloan, Robert Zenk, and others!
TICKETS
Saturday Full Event: $35.00per person Railroadiana Show ONLY: $7.00at the door
SEND YOUR TICKET REQUEST FORM AND CHECK WITH SASE TO: Vic Neves-Winterail 2013 • P.O. Box 1627 • San Leandro, CA 94577
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO ORDER ONLINE VISIT:
WINTERAIL.COM LOCATION
SCOTTISH RITE CENTER 33
W.ALPINE AVE. STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
SCHEDULE
5:00 P.M. PIZZA IS SERVED
6:00-10:00 P.M. SLIDE SHOWS
TICKETS
$10 PER PERSON PAY AT THE DOOR
CONTACT
STEVE BARRY
EDITOR@RAILFAN.COM
Winterail is not affiliated with this event. Proceeds from this event will benefit NRHS programs. See you in Stockton!
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