RIO GRANDE NARROW GAUGE FREIGHT TRAINS

The Rio Grande still had hundreds of miles of Narrow Gauge Rail operations in 1954 when Andy Payne became a steam locomotive Fireman, then a Yard Hostler and later an Engineer. Andy filmed many hours of color movie film all during his career. This brings us a fresh “insider’s” look at one of Americans all-time favorite railroads. Andy filmed all the great scenery and the working man’s daily work life for many years. This leaves us a wonderful historical record of a place that still had steam locomotives and old wooden freight and passenger cars earning revenue. This seemingly improbable operation was still valuable to its customers, until time ran out in 1969. Learn the history of this line and hear some great stories, and insights, as Andy explains all the historic scenes he shot on Kodak Color Movie Film. See action from the cab and trackside. Much of this material could only have been recorded by someone that was there, every day, for 15 years -- and, with an enthusiasm for his work. This production has an emphasis on revenue freight trains in regions that no longer have tracks. We developed many fine animated maps to enhance the stories. Narration is from Harvey S. Laner, Andy Payne and Charles Smiley.

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