This action-packed full-color video presents a portrait of the Long Island Railroad during the summer of 1984.
You'll see exciting sequences of the famous Alco FA "power packs", GP38s, MP1500s, and silver MU trains.
The
program opens with a visit to the Long Island City yards for a look at
morning rush hour, with both arriving and departing trains. The action
continues at Mineola, where express trains roar through the station at
high speed, while others enter and leave the scenic Oyster Bay Branch.
Then
it's back to Long Island City again to see a wide variety of trains
departing for their outbound commuter runs. With the recent upgrading of
equipment on the LIRR, the tape presents a nostalgic portrait of an
interesting era in the history of this famous railroad
