There is no better place than Chicago to see a myriad of railroad colors, train types and congested rail operations. This series’ spectacular vintage footage from the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s features "all of the above!"
Volume 2. This volume showcases Chicago railroading in the 1960s and early ‘70s - the "last gasp" for many Class I passenger operations such as Gulf, Mobile & Ohio; Great Northern; and Northern Pacific. You’ll also see Rock Island, Soo Line, Indiana Harbor Belt and others hustle freight trains in and out of the city and changes in motive power and equipment on commuter lines. Color, 2 hrs. 30 min.