Steam & Diesel on the Nickel Plate Road - DVD Set of 4
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View vintage 16mm film by Donald J. Krofta on the Nickel Plate. Vol. 1 features the Chicago & Ft. Wayne Divisions from 1957 €“1960 with mostly steam with Berkshires in...View vintage 16mm film by Donald J. Krofta on the Nickel Plate.
Vol. 1 features the Chicago & Ft. Wayne Divisions from 1957 €“1960 with mostly steam with Berkshires in action but also the famed Alco PA diesels on passenger service, the EMD Geeps and Alco RS11's. 64 minutes, mostly color, narrated. Authentic NKP sound.
Vol. 2 features the Cleveland and Buffalo Divisions from 1957 to 1959 with the legendary 2-8-4's, 2-8-2's in action. As diesels take over, the famed Alco PA Bluebirds provide a classic look at NKP passenger service while EMD Geeps work freight assignments. Approximately 68 minutes of great action, mostly steam with authentic Nickel Plate sound! Color and Black and white.
Vol. 3 features in Northern Ohio the W&LE 0-8-0's, 2-8-2's and NKP 2-8-2's & 2-8-4's in this study of NKP steam power in its waning years. These videos are sure to please NKP fans and historians.
Vol. 4 has the remaining footage not shown on the 3 previous volumes. Fast paced action on the NKP's Ft. Wayne division and their Lake Erie & Western District between 1954 and 1957. Approximately 90 Minutes, narrated by Danny Harmon. Real NKP sound!
