Rode the NYC on the Big Four route from Delaware, Ohio down to Cincinnati about this time period. Changed to the L&N to go to o my Mom’s parents in Corbin, KY when I was a kid. Rode by myself the first time at about 9 years of age. My mom’s brother met me at CUT to make sure I got on the right train. At Corbin, my grandfather was a machinist for L&N and took me to roundhouse when I was about 8. Sure couldn’t do that today! Always loved Union Terminal and the water fountains where you could whisper and they could hear you at the other end of the arch. And the huge map with the clocks and time zones at the end of the concourse. So many great memories.
Amazing footage. It’s nuts to me thinking that within a decade of this footage it’d be SD45s coming out, and Amtrak not long after. It all changed so quickly.
Sad to say all that nostalgia is bullshit when these systems should have been upgraded and electrified to handle faster trains in order to compete with the car and air industry and the boomer generation gave up on rails so it was a lose lose situation. Horrible because we would still have all these awesome stations and hubs in use and now there pathetic relics.
Thank you for presenting the Miscellaneous Trains in Cincinnati's Union Station in 1956. Quite a sight to behold. Just think, within four years of when these home movies were shot, the last steam locomotive was retired, replaced by the bigger and more powerful diesel locomotives, which went faster and farther. No occasional stops at water towers every 100, or so, miles. It was a different era then, for sure.
Excellent video. Lots of rare footage of Cincinnati Union Terminal, and the B&O, NYC along River Road. The classic paddle wheel towboat . passing under the Roebing Suspension bridge was priceless Cincinnati history. Thank you.
I just find it unusual that you don't see any C&O locomotives or freight trains going through B&O's Queensgate Yard up to the Cheviot Summit/Yard? They also had passenger service from Union Terminal.
Wonderful video. America's railways will never be like this again. The Railroads that cared about steam seemed to keep locomotives in good condition to the end. Such as B&O, N&W. Didn't realize that the L&N served Cincinnati. The Video showed L&N Berkshire on a passenger train. Was that the Dixie Flyer?
Cincinnati Union Station is a shell of its former self. If I recall, the station has been reduced to one platform now. The rest of the tracks is for freight
Looks like an Art-Deco style locomotive streamlined by Raymond Lowry. He got around. Some of these were literally works of art, sculptures, if you will.
Love this! I was 4 years old In 1955, rode the Hummingbird to Louisiana with my mom!
Rode the NYC on the Big Four route from Delaware, Ohio down to Cincinnati about this time period. Changed to the L&N to go to o my Mom’s parents in Corbin, KY when I was a kid. Rode by myself the first time at about 9 years of age. My mom’s brother met me at CUT to make sure I got on the right train. At Corbin, my grandfather was a machinist for L&N and took me to roundhouse when I was about 8. Sure couldn’t do that today! Always loved Union Terminal and the water fountains where you could whisper and they could hear you at the other end of the arch. And the huge map with the clocks and time zones at the end of the concourse. So many great memories.
I was 2 yrs. old when these videos were made. Awesome footage of these great marvels of the past. Thank you so much for posting!
I was 3 😅😅
Amazing footage. It’s nuts to me thinking that within a decade of this footage it’d be SD45s coming out, and Amtrak not long after. It all changed so quickly.
This guy looks like the only one taking clips of the trains. Thank you sir!
I was glad to see NW J Class 610 on the turn table, and that old-school paddle wheeler. Great historical footage.
Sad to say all that nostalgia is bullshit when these systems should have been upgraded and electrified to handle faster trains in order to compete with the car and air industry and the boomer generation gave up on rails so it was a lose lose situation. Horrible because we would still have all these awesome stations and hubs in use and now there pathetic relics.
So fun to see trains in this era. What an incredible time to rail fan 🙌
Thanks for the memories! Used to go down to the train yard a lot in the late 50's and early 60's with my Dad.
Thank you, lots of info and memories
Thank you for presenting the Miscellaneous Trains in Cincinnati's Union Station in 1956. Quite a sight to behold. Just think, within four years of when these home movies were shot, the last steam locomotive was retired, replaced by the bigger and more powerful diesel locomotives, which went faster and farther. No occasional stops at water towers every 100, or so, miles. It was a different era then, for sure.
Amazing stuff here.
B & O= Best and Only
Excellent video. Lots of rare footage of Cincinnati Union Terminal, and the B&O, NYC along River Road. The classic paddle wheel towboat . passing under the Roebing Suspension bridge was priceless Cincinnati history. Thank you.
did you see the Hudsons
Good stuff
Stellar footage of steam engines at Union Terminal Cincinnati. Thank you!!!!
I just find it unusual that you don't see any C&O locomotives or freight trains going through B&O's Queensgate Yard up to the Cheviot Summit/Yard? They also had passenger service from Union Terminal.
Thank You for Sharing this history!
Great footage,thanks for posting
Wonderful video. America's railways will never be like this again. The Railroads that cared about steam seemed to keep locomotives in good condition to the end. Such as B&O, N&W. Didn't realize that the L&N served Cincinnati. The Video showed L&N Berkshire on a passenger train. Was that the Dixie Flyer?
Fabulous footage,thank you!
The L&N train with the Big Emma appears to be a Derby train, this has to be early May.
Terrific Video. I’d suggest you change the Title to Steam Trains at Cincinnati Union Terminal 1956. and I’ll bet you get a lot more views.
YES...!!
Vintage RAIL- POWER..!
2:21 Louisville & Nashville Bug Emma Locomotive #1960 departs Cincinnati Union Station with the passenger train.
Cincinnati Union Station is a shell of its former self. If I recall, the station has been reduced to one platform now. The rest of the tracks is for freight
I can't wait for these old films to be enhanced by AI. The scenes with the stern-wheel paddleboat were amazing.
Ok this is awesome
Looks like an Art-Deco style locomotive streamlined by Raymond Lowry.
He got around. Some of these were literally works of art, sculptures, if you will.
Henry Dreyfuss styled the NYC streamliners.. I don't know who did the Js for Norfolk and the B&O.. which Loco you referring too
The B&O Pacific's streamlining was designed by Olive Dennis who worked as a Graphics Design Engineer. Beautiful job!
@@b3j8 did you see the NYC Hudsons and would 5300 and 5304 be steamed.
Good Work With The Video.
Would like to know some background on the photographer, and if there will be any forthcoming footage of GG1s in action?
I wonder what happened to all the steel ?
How can I get a copy of this on DVD?
Desde el minuto 3:16 ¿Qué tren es? ¿Lleva coches de Pennsylvania RR? Gracias por la respuesta
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What is that concrete wall for? I'm still a railroader in training at age 65!
flood control wall
65 and in training for a railroad?!