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The Complete
Story of SP’s Mighty 4-8-8-2 Articulated Locomotives!
For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon
its massive AC-type steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger
trains throughout California and neighboring states. Built to
provide the power and flexibility demanded by the mountainous
passes they traversed, these giants were constructed with their
cab in front of the boiler, thus earning them the name Cab Forwards.
The last Cab Forward revenue train ran in 1956, after which
all but one were scrapped. From then on, film coverage of these
AC-class engines was eagerly sought, hard to locate, and highly
prized. Now, after years of research, Pentrex has assembled
an awesome collection of footage and still images of SP AC-1s
through AC-12s spanning the years 1927 to 1956.
You’ll
see Cab Forwards in service on the Overland Route, the San Joaquin
Line, the Sunset Route, the Coast Route, the Shasta Route, and
the Modoc Line. You’ll thrill to incredible images of Cab
Forwards in the snow, on grades, bridges, and scenic valleys;
running with mid-train and rear-end helpers; teamed with Black
Widow F-units and GS-class helpers; and in meets with other
CF’s. The locomotives shown include nearly every class
of Articulated Consolidation SP ever rostered: the Baldwin-built
Cab Forwards and the Lima-built 3900 class AC-9s. Historic stills
of the original cab forwards, the Baldwin-built MC, MM, and
AM class engines, are also featured. Plus, author Dr. Bob Church
and photographer Stan Kistler provide insightful insiders’
views. This is the most comprehensive record of the legendary
Cab Forwards ever presented on film and it belongs in every
railfan’s collection!
DVD Special
Features:
Chapter
Menus provides instant access to program segments.
1 Hour
30 Minutes, plus 15 Minutes Bonus Footage
In Color and Black & White, with Hi-Fi Sound and Narration
Full-screen (4x3) Format
No region code; can be played in any NTSC DVD player worldwide
Packaged in Sturdy Vinyl Clamshell Case
ISBN: 1-56342-212-3
UPC: 7-48268-00495-7
Produced by Pentrex 2007
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