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This fine program presents a nostalgic look at the fabled NYO&W from 1946 through the early 1950s. The original footage was shot on 8mm black-and-white movie film, and while it may not be up to current-day production standards, it does give an excellent "feel" for the railroad.
PART I, filmed by Hal Carstens, opens with a ferry ride across New York Harbor on a New York Central boat, followed by several scenes in Weehawken Terminal. Then, climb aboard F3 503 for a cab ride to Roscoe, where the engine is wyed. Hal rides the cab again for the return trip.
PART II features a tour of the line from Weehawken to Liberty, NY, shot onboard the train from an open-platform observation car. Highlights include a meet with an O&W FT-powered reefer train and trackside action at Liberty.
PART III covers a June 9, 1946 Railroad Enthusiasts' excursion to upstate New York, behind 4-8-2 403. There are more onboard scenes and some trackside action featuring several handsome O&W 4-8-2s. All three trips include NYC and O&W steam and diesel trains encountered along the way.
30 Minutes * Black-and-White Archive Film Synchronized Sound * Maps * Graphics
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