Chasing the "78"

In May of 1953, John M. Prophet III attempted to pace a NYC passenger train while filming it on his 16mm movie camera. This video will give you a better understanding on how he was able to accomplish this.

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Terrific video. Thanks for taking the time to synch all of this up. I wasn't aware of John M. Prophet's contributions to railroad history before discovering your channel. This man's name deserves to live on!

[@scottbowman9308]

Thanks for sharing. My favorite place to watch NYC and TH&B trains was where old Ontario St dead ends. I see the old grain elevator was still there. Miss those walks with my grandfather.

[@cprtrain]

Incredible video and story. Thanks.

[@loveinfla]

Very well done!

[@edf7008]

Outstanding.

[@Iowaclass65]

I work near Dick Rd and Broadway Avenue. I take almost every lunch by the Forks Fire Hall. I believe this is where John's video ends. It is amazing to see how quickly Broadway looked rural back in the 1940's! Thanks for all of the great videos!

[@LivingwithSteam]

I'm glad you enjoyed them. When John told me about how he paced trains on Broadway, I HAD to go out and try to find exactly where he did it. I got hopelessly lost because so much has changed since the early 1950s.

[@justa_dude]

Well put together video. Good job

[@charlesgriffith4217]

Niagara with the air horn!

[@LivingwithSteam]

The first time I head it, I thought it was an overdub. I got quite the education after making that statement.