Featuring passenger trains in the Reading Valley of Pennsylvania in the early 1950's. From 16 milimeter film by George W. Gerhart, II. Several classes of Pacific type steam locomotives from both Reading and CNJ railroads are shown in actual service plus early diesel locomotives from EMD and Baldwin. You'll find named passenger trains "Queen of the Valley", "Harrisburg Special" and others. Also has activity around the Outer Station at Reading, PA. Almost 100% color. Narrated with sound added. The DVD has chapters and you can choose to watch the show with or without narration. This is a DVD, not a DVD-R. Also includes a preview of Volume 2 which will be released later.
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