No More Mindless Runbys
Below are the ten newest releases from Big "E" Productions in both DVD-R and VHS format.
The D&H in 2002 - Mohawk to Binghamton DVD
This video shows the trains and operations on the Freight Main Line of Canadian Pacific's Northeast U.S. Service Area, the former Delaware and Hudson, between Mohawk Yard just north of Schenectady, New York and Binghamton, in April of 2002. Besides showing trains at most of the scenic highlights of the D&H's former Susquehanna Division, this video shows a day and a half of continuous action on the roller-coaster line between Mohawk Yard and Binghamton. 62 minutes.
Attributes
- Video Format: DVD
CSX's Spectacular River Line
With high bridges, tunnels, miles of river running, and many spectacular overlooks, CSX's River Line along the West Shore of the mighty Hudson River between northern New Jersey and Selkirk, New York is arguably the most scenic rail line in the East with a decent traffic density. The number of trains has increased by a third since CSX took over the River Line in June of 1999. This video first takes a look at some of the scenic highlights of this former Conrail and New York Central West Shore line between Iona Island and Kingston, and then shows over 24 hours of action on the River Line in April of 2002. Two hours, 16 min. 2 DVD-R, 1 tape set.
CSX's Spectacular River Line DVD
With high bridges, tunnels, miles of river running, and many spectacular overlooks, CSX's River Line along the West Shore of the mighty Hudson River between northern New Jersey and Selkirk, New York is arguably the most scenic rail line in the East with a decent traffic density. The number of trains has increased by a third since CSX took over the River Line in June of 1999. This video first takes a look at some of the scenic highlights of this former Conrail and New York Central West Shore line between Iona Island and Kingston, and then shows over 24 hours of action on the River Line in April of 2002. Two hours, 16 min. 2 DVD-R, 1 tape set.
Attributes
- Video Format: DVD
Canadian Pacific Around Thunder Bay
The CP main line both sides of Thunder Bay on Lake Superior contains some fascinating railroading. The once two track main line west of Thunder Bay to Winnipeg carried the most tonnage of any line in Canada until the 1980's. The CP line east of Thunder Bay along the North Shore of Lake Superior was the most difficult part of CP's transcontinental line to build. This video shows a few trains along the incredibly scenic North Shore of Lake Superior and then 24 hours of action west of Thunder Bay on the climb up from the Lakehead in Oct. 2001. 70 minutes.
Canadian Pacific Around Thunder Bay DVD
The CP main line both sides of Thunder Bay on Lake Superior contains some fascinating railroading. The once two track main line west of Thunder Bay to Winnipeg carried the most tonnage of any line in Canada until the 1980's. The CP line east of Thunder Bay along the North Shore of Lake Superior was the most difficult part of CP's transcontinental line to build. This video shows a few trains along the incredibly scenic North Shore of Lake Superior and then 24 hours of action west of Thunder Bay on the climb up from the Lakehead in Oct. 2001. 70 minutes.
Attributes
- Video Format: DVD
Canadian National's Northern Ontario Mains
CN has become the leading railroad in North America with the best operating ratio and profits. This video takes a look at CN's two lines through the Canadian Shield around Thunder Bay in northwest Ontario in Oct. 2001. Twenty four hours of action is shown west of Thunder Bay on the line from Winnipeg, and at Longlac on their transcontinental main line known as the "North Line". The "Northline" trains include CN's new "need for speed" trains. 81 minutes.
Canadian National's Northern Ontario Mains DVD
CN has become the leading railroad in North America with the best operating ratio and profits. This video takes a look at CN's two lines through the Canadian Shield around Thunder Bay in northwest Ontario in Oct. 2001. Twenty four hours of action is shown west of Thunder Bay on the line from Winnipeg, and at Longlac on their transcontinental main line known as the "North Line". The "Northline" trains include CN's new "need for speed" trains. 81 minutes.
Attributes
- Video Format: DVD
The New Northern Indiana Expressways, Part II - NS
Part II of "The New Northern Indiana Expressways", shows the changes in the trains and operations on NS's former Conrail Chicago Line across northern Indiana east of Elkhart since NS took over their share of Conrail. This video shows all of the high-speed action for over 24 hours around Kendallville, Indiana, 142 miles east of Chicago, in September of 2001, two years and three months after Conrail was broken up. 99 minutes.
The New Northern Indiana Expressways, Part II - NS DVD
Part II of "The New Northern Indiana Expressways", shows the changes in the trains and operations on NS's former Conrail Chicago Line across northern Indiana east of Elkhart since NS took over their share of Conrail. This video shows all of the high-speed action for over 24 hours around Kendallville, Indiana, 142 miles east of Chicago, in September of 2001, two years and three months after Conrail was broken up. 99 minutes.
Attributes
- Video Format: DVD
A Last Look at the Wisconsin Central
On 10/9/01, the largest and arguably the most popular of the regional railroads, the Wisconsin Central, was acquired by Canadian National. This video shows 24 hours of action the 1st week of October,2001, on both busy WC main lines north of the important junction at Neenah - the Fox River Sub between Neenah and Green Bay and the Neenah Sub between Neenah and Stevens Point. This video also shows additional WC and CN trains on the Superior Sub north of Stevens Point, and several trains on branch lines that may be spun off by CN. Two hours, 10 minutes. 2 DVD-R, 1 tape set.
