97 Minutes
Mount Washington Cog RY, When Steam Ruled -
this is the oldest mountain-climbing cog railroad on earth, built in
1869. It was 100% steam powered until 2008 when the first of several
home-built diesels appeared. We recorded this footage in October 2008
during the last days of steam, with as many as 4 locomotives visible at
once. These scenes are no longer possible as diesels have taken over all
but one trip up the mountain each day.
Steam on the Western Maryland -
the Western Maryland RY operated in the Allegheny Mountains and was
noted for its heavy freight traffic. Videographer Jon Snyder provides
this beautiful footage from an autumn Carl Franz photo charter with
Western Maryland 2-8-0 #734.
A Place Like Nowhere Else, The Cumbres & Toltec -
this is perhaps the best example of narrow-gauge mountain steam
railroading in North America, with equipment and line-side structures
frozen in time. Here are some of our favorite scenes from an autumn 2005
photo freight special. (Analog)
German Narrow Gauge Steam -
Harz Mountain Narrow Gauge and Zittau Narrow Gauge are two German
railroads offering steam powered daily scheduled service to local
travelers as well as tourists. Videographer Bob Oswald has been a
frequent visitor and has provided us with spectacular wintertime footage
of these two remarkable railroads.
