This video starts with 11 minutes of non-stop steam and diesel action featuring the heavy weights from the Chicago & North Western system. Experience a look back in time as the film shows the beginning of the railroad, and its Pioneer engine. Many great shots of sleeping and dining cars leading to the Pullman trains. Then take a tour of the railroad in the 1950s and witness a freight repair yard, with plenty of switching and freight train footage for every train buff.
Also On This Special DVD Edition:
Rolling The Freight
This is the Chicago & North Western story of moving freight in the steam era of the 1940s. Centered around C&NWs giant Proviso Yard, this film includes dramatic scenes of hump yard switching, freight handling, and car loading. See run-bys of both steam and first generation diesel powered freights, plus a few passenger trains. Also included are shots of trains at the Union Stock Yards, and the freight yards under the Chicago Merchandise Mart. A true nostalgic trip down memory lane.
Running Time 73 Min., Color & B/W