I recall riding east from Cleveland on the NYC in the dead of biter winter and lying in bed in my sleeper and watching the trains on the NKP (N&W) and being glad to be warm and comfortable, we have lost so much. Thanks for uploading this
I'm glad you were able to save these old films and transfer them to video. I lived near the NKP ROW in Lakewood during the 50's. My brother and I were able to see all the great NKP steam sill in full flower, including the Berkshires pounding the fast freight down the double track through Lakewood. We used to go to Wings Hobby Shop every Saturday after our paper route, get a nickel Coke and a nickel bag of chips, check for the latest magazines and catalogs, then go down to the tracks to watch trains. Now, it's a single track with very few trains a day, the Nickel Plate is gone, Wings is gone, nickel Cokes and chips are gone, and the steam engines are gone. I've lived this long to watch everything I knew vanish.
Thank you for sharing…the video part of your Uncle Kenny is my favorite. I visit Webster Junction frequently and your Uncles video really helps to show what it use to be like there…the B&A branch off to Webster is awesome to see back then too. Would love to see more of Webster Jct if you have any.
Glad you enjoyed the films. This pretty much represents the best stuff but there are more 8mm films I have yet to transfer to video but much of the railroad stuff is tourist lines. I will sure look for more Cleveland area films. I hope to get more posted soon! Thanks for commenting...
Back when railroading was railroading in a great era.Great filming.I have an old GP9 that Im going to paint in the NYC scheme .When I get it done I'll upload it.Noticed the Black 59 chevy @ 11:42
WoW!!! used to cut school to watch the trains by Eddy Rd. around the 60's great shot of the memorial shoreway, and what looks like the EB ramp to Eddy,looks like the engines are heading west towards downtown
+Carl Covington I lived on Eddy Rd. until about 1963. It was a favorite spot of mine, too. Along with the stairway off the E. 152nd. St. bridge that led to Collinwood Yards.
+gmpullman Thanks,those were the days,I lived on Woodland Ave. near E.79th St. the PRR crossed over,the NKP had a small engine shop on E.75th St.parallel with the NYC as with the CTS Rapid Transit Bluebird cars,I also remember the big PRR Kinsman Av. freight yards that was also my hang out to watch trains,
My recollection is that it is MP. 158 about 1/2 mile west of the Reynolds Road crossing. The underpass (SR 306) had not yet opened. There is still a signal at this location.
Thanks for the comment! Neat bit of history! One of my favorite bridges in the area.Did you see this photo posted here when Amtrak had to detour because of a wreck in P'ville? railpictures*dot*net photo id 207206 or search amtrak painesville
Thank you for sharing this film.
Love the five RS32's on the SuperVan train.
I recall riding east from Cleveland on the NYC in the dead of biter winter and lying in bed in my sleeper and watching the trains on the NKP (N&W) and being glad to be warm and comfortable, we have lost so much. Thanks for uploading this
I'm glad you were able to save these old films and transfer them to video. I lived near the NKP ROW in Lakewood during the 50's. My brother and I were able to see all the great NKP steam sill in full flower, including the Berkshires pounding the fast freight down the double track through Lakewood. We used to go to Wings Hobby Shop every Saturday after our paper route, get a nickel Coke and a nickel bag of chips, check for the latest magazines and catalogs, then go down to the tracks to watch trains. Now, it's a single track with very few trains a day, the Nickel Plate is gone, Wings is gone, nickel Cokes and chips are gone, and the steam engines are gone. I've lived this long to watch everything I knew vanish.
Sar Jim Hey, at least you got computers now.
Thank you for sharing…the video part of your Uncle Kenny is my favorite. I visit Webster Junction frequently and your Uncles video really helps to show what it use to be like there…the B&A branch off to Webster is awesome to see back then too. Would love to see more of Webster Jct if you have any.
excellent footage.of history. The wreck train footage is so rare. Grazie!!!
This footage is priceless!! Thanks so much for sharing it.
I live aroung the Cleveland area on the east side, it was really cool to see it in its NYC and NKP days.
A five unit lashup of RS27s!!! The sound must have been amazing!
These are RS32's. NYC did not own any RS27's.
Great footage. At 07:35, C-Liner + Erie-Built = rarity squared!
Very enjoyable. Thank you for sharing!
Great videos! Thanks for the sub btw. I can't wait to see more of Cleveland from years gone by.
great video thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed it and I'm glad my father was able to afford the film!
Glad you enjoyed the films. This pretty much represents the best stuff but there are more 8mm films I have yet to transfer to video but much of the railroad stuff is tourist lines. I will sure look for more Cleveland area films. I hope to get more posted soon! Thanks for commenting...
Great stuff!
my grandfather's uncle worked on the construction of the painesville bridge, around 10:00 in the vid
Wow Great Footage!!
superb. thanks for sharing.
I remember Willoughby (east of Collinwood yards) being a great spot where the NYC and NKP ran parallel all the way to Buffalo.
Nice video! Keep em coming.
Wonderful, thanks!
Thanks, Matt!
great video. :) thanks for sharing.
Back when railroading was railroading in a great era.Great filming.I have an old GP9 that Im going to paint in the NYC scheme .When I get it done I'll upload it.Noticed the Black 59 chevy @ 11:42
That last scene looks to be at Jacks Run Tower on the PRR west of Pittsburgh along the Ohio River.
Way cool man! Thanks!!
WoW!!! used to cut school to watch the trains by Eddy Rd. around the 60's great shot of the memorial shoreway, and what looks like the EB ramp to Eddy,looks like the engines are heading west towards downtown
+Carl Covington I lived on Eddy Rd. until about 1963. It was a favorite spot of mine, too. Along with the stairway off the E. 152nd. St. bridge that led to Collinwood Yards.
+gmpullman
Thanks,those were the days,I lived on Woodland Ave. near E.79th St. the PRR crossed over,the NKP had a small engine shop on E.75th St.parallel with the NYC as with the CTS Rapid Transit Bluebird cars,I also remember the big PRR Kinsman Av. freight yards that was also my hang out to watch trains,
Wonderful!
+Chris Martin Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the films.
F.M. "C-LINER" A&B at 7:35!... AMAZING!
@MsC1953 Thank You! Your comments are appreciated!
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Good day to you!
Nice video!
Thank You!
@choirboyfromhell1 Thank you for the compliments.
@drp76 Yes indeed! Thanks for commenting!
Oh to have an HD camera back then. Or a really nice 16mm Arri. LOL
Do you if there was any footage of Berk 755 in there?
any pics of #606 steam engine? before nyc
I don't believe I do, Sorry.
Thanks for asking...
Steam Locomotives in Action
@psum240b Thank you!
Anyone know what mile those signals were at in Mentor at 4:40?
My recollection is that it is MP. 158 about 1/2 mile west of the Reynolds Road crossing. The underpass (SR 306) had not yet opened. There is still a signal at this location.
gmpullman
I thought it was about where 306 is, which is 162 now, but the actual location is where I wanted to verify. Thanks!
I believe the days of the railroad owned and operated wreckers ended long ago. They now call outside contractors to do the job.
Cats01 why is that now ??
Probably because it's cheaper to do it that way. No equipment to maintain for limited use. No continuing labor costs.
And the heavy liability and high injury rate are someone else’s problem.
Thanks for the comment! Neat bit of history! One of my favorite bridges in the area.Did you see this photo posted here when Amtrak had to detour because of a wreck in P'ville?
railpictures*dot*net photo id 207206 or search amtrak painesville
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