Thanks for posting this footage. I plan on buying a Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha model train set, so I wanted to see its real-life counterpart in action. It must have been a great privilege to witness these legendary trains in person.
As someone who personally knew and worked with Clint on some of his locomotives, seeing this was awesome. Having heard his stories of this era of railroading, and now being able to see it for myself is amazing. Thank you to Chris for getting you this footage to share with the world.
This woke me up faster than any cup of coffee could ever do. Once again some truly fantastic footage some of which I remember seeing other items that snuck by or were too far away. Plus it wasn't just the trains but also the scenes like the semaphores at sunset and the views at Duplainville looking down the rail or through the dirty window Thanks again for bringing these to the screen to review history
The footage of the C&NW RS-1 with the freight has to be on the Sparta-Elroy Cutoff. Photos of that line in the diesel era, at least in my experience, are rare. Movies even more so. Clint certainly had the eye for composition.
And they may be out of order, as the first two clips were on one reel and the last two clips were on another reel and I didn't know which order to put them in.
I grew up in Milwaukee, and saw many of the circus parades. Fantastic event. We also saw the locomotive coming in, as the tracks were close to where my dad worked. The circus carts were horse drawn, and were works of art. In elementary school, we took a trip from the Milwaukee Road station, to Racine, then back. Dad also made it possible to ride in the cab of a switcher, as they moved cars.
Interesting to see the footage of Miwaukee Solvay Coke Co. (at about12:36). I worked down at the harbor for a while and always thought that place was a pretty close depiction of Hell. Most especially so when returning to Milwaukee from Chicago, by train, at night.
Very cool video-many thanks. I’m fascinated by rail and industrial manufacturing history in a general sense, but as originally from Duluth I love to look at nostalgic images that perhaps depict a bit more prosperous time-at least from a manufacturing and population standpoint-of my hometown. That said, this video captured 2 things that are not easily found as images on the internet. At about 1:45 a GN passenger train departs wb from Union Depot and goes under a bridge at about 7th Ave West; I’ve never seen images of that bridge. The camera pans west following the train and on the north side of the yard (far right from train) there’s a low trestle that can be seen. I’m totally guessing but if I was a gambling man I’d say that was the approach to a long-since disused and filled in tunnel used solely by Soo passenger trains; the Soo Depot was situated just west and up the hill from the pictured Union Depot. Cheers!
The footage Clint shot on board the "Wausauwatha" captured the Milwaukee's bridge over the Wisconsin River at Knowlton. In later years, cars were not allowed over the bridge at the same time a train crossing because of the danger of pulp logs falling of pulp gon loads-the Milwaukee moved a lot of pulpwood out of Northern Wisconsin in those days. One unlucky motorist was crossing the bridge at the same time as an eastbound freight and the log went through the windshield and killed the driver. The bridge was replaced when the Valley Line was completely rebuilt between 1979/1980-81 with the coming of the Weston III power plant and Wyoming coal.
Cool - I was waiting for someone to mention the "old bridge". Also was waiting for someone to point out the stick of pulpwood hanging over the car on the Milw Road wayfreight (opps - patrol?).
The bridge is at 2:45 I would’ve thought the truss bridge that is there now was the original one, it looks pretty old and now the highway isn’t even close to the tracks.
Yes absolutely. I have three types of videos I cycle thru - Understanding Railroads, Inactive Lines, and the 8mm movies I obtained from a friend he shot in the 1960s. I do one of each then start the cycle again. I takes me a week or two to do one so about a month to do the cycle of three and start over again. But yes, more to come.
Love these vids Bee!! Didn’t the Milwaukee Road have a “roundy-round” train that only went in one direction? I think Milwaukee-Chicago-Freeport-Madison-Milwaukee?
Actually glad to hear this as I have often wondered about the value of background music. By my dilemma is, without it there would be quite a bit of... well, nothing, which would sound awkward. Am happy to hear any suggestions as to what could replace background music to fill out dead zones. I can't talk non-stop, and there is no accompanying audio of the trains.
Thanks for posting this footage. I plan on buying a Milwaukee Road Olympian Hiawatha model train set, so I wanted to see its real-life counterpart in action. It must have been a great privilege to witness these legendary trains in person.
Glad to hear this provided value to you !!
As someone who personally knew and worked with Clint on some of his locomotives, seeing this was awesome. Having heard his stories of this era of railroading, and now being able to see it for myself is amazing. Thank you to Chris for getting you this footage to share with the world.
Not to diminish Chris but actually I got the film direct from Clint. Regrettably he never got to see the finished product.
@@killerbee6310 I'm glad he shared it. Thank you.
I am 67 and this is Awesome
I can relate, yes.
This woke me up faster than any cup of coffee could ever do. Once again some truly fantastic footage some of which I remember seeing other items that snuck by or were too far away. Plus it wasn't just the trains but also the scenes like the semaphores at sunset and the views at Duplainville looking down the rail or through the dirty window Thanks again for bringing these to the screen to review history
My pleasure. I am honored to bring these movies to life. And I appreciate the feedback.
I'm loving it. Some great footage of Flexi-Vans and much more. Nice color footage for model railroad ideas.
Clint had a good eye for filming.
The footage of the C&NW RS-1 with the freight has to be on the Sparta-Elroy Cutoff. Photos of that line in the diesel era, at least in my experience, are rare. Movies even more so. Clint certainly had the eye for composition.
And they may be out of order, as the first two clips were on one reel and the last two clips were on another reel and I didn't know which order to put them in.
These are such quality videos recorded in a time when film had to be developed to see what you really shot. The content is nostalgic and melancholy.
Makes me wonder how more more footage like this is lurking in peoples attics, etc.
Astonishingly good footage. Remarkable to see these trains, in these locations, in such superb quality.
Yes, I rolled the dice - having them digitized sight unseen but it was a gamble that paid off.
I grew up in Milwaukee, and saw many of the circus parades. Fantastic event. We also saw the locomotive coming in, as the tracks were close to where my dad worked. The circus carts were horse drawn, and were works of art.
In elementary school, we took a trip from the Milwaukee Road station, to Racine, then back.
Dad also made it possible to ride in the cab of a switcher, as they moved cars.
Glad to bring back memories. Thanks for watching and commenting!!
It's awesome to see that baraboo/madison footage! Wild how busy it once was
I lived for a long time way down the line in Mount Prospect and even how busy it was in the late 80's-early90's compared to today is amazing.
Interesting to see the footage of Miwaukee Solvay Coke Co. (at about12:36). I worked down at the harbor for a while and always thought that place was a pretty close depiction of Hell. Most especially so when returning to Milwaukee from Chicago, by train, at night.
Yes, I found the Solvay footage plant mesmerizing and intriguing. Glad you liked it.
Very cool video-many thanks. I’m fascinated by rail and industrial manufacturing history in a general sense, but as originally from Duluth I love to look at nostalgic images that perhaps depict a bit more prosperous time-at least from a manufacturing and population standpoint-of my hometown. That said, this video captured 2 things that are not easily found as images on the internet. At about 1:45 a GN passenger train departs wb from Union Depot and goes under a bridge at about 7th Ave West; I’ve never seen images of that bridge. The camera pans west following the train and on the north side of the yard (far right from train) there’s a low trestle that can be seen. I’m totally guessing but if I was a gambling man I’d say that was the approach to a long-since disused and filled in tunnel used solely by Soo passenger trains; the Soo Depot was situated just west and up the hill from the pictured Union Depot. Cheers!
It is always fun to come across an unexpected little nugget. Glad I provided you one. Thank you for taking the time to drop me a line!
All my favorites on here. Nice video.
Glad to accommodate!!
Neat Neat stuff the good old days of railroading
Thank you. Still more to post, but in Michigan's u.p.
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Wonderful footage! 👍
Appreciate the comment-thank you.
Very very impressed by everything saved here. These need to be on some sort of film registry. 😁
Seems like stuff lives forever on TH-cam, so hopefully this is the next best option.
I love this footage of these awesome trains!
I was lucky to find out about these movies and be able to digitize them
Great footage of some very classic trains!!
Yes, I have been glad to bring them to life.
Great video
Thank you. I am just the producer. Hats off to Clint for his foresight to film this back in the 60s.
Great old footage!
More footage I was lucky to fall into.
More please.
Coming....
Cool. Thank you.
Always glad to accomodate
The footage Clint shot on board the "Wausauwatha" captured the Milwaukee's bridge over the Wisconsin River at Knowlton. In later years, cars were not allowed over the bridge at the same time a train crossing because of the danger of pulp logs falling of pulp gon loads-the Milwaukee moved a lot of pulpwood out of Northern Wisconsin in those days. One unlucky motorist was crossing the bridge at the same time as an eastbound freight and the log went through the windshield and killed the driver. The bridge was replaced when the Valley Line was completely rebuilt between 1979/1980-81 with the coming of the Weston III power plant and Wyoming coal.
Cool - I was waiting for someone to mention the "old bridge". Also was waiting for someone to point out the stick of pulpwood hanging over the car on the Milw Road wayfreight (opps - patrol?).
The bridge is at 2:45
I would’ve thought the truss bridge that is there now was the original one, it looks pretty old and now the highway isn’t even close to the tracks.
Thank you Schlitz.
Indeed.
What treasures!
Indeed. Glad I could make them available.
Very nice...!
Well thank you very much !!
Very cool. Hope you have more to post!?
Yes absolutely. I have three types of videos I cycle thru - Understanding Railroads, Inactive Lines, and the 8mm movies I obtained from a friend he shot in the 1960s. I do one of each then start the cycle again. I takes me a week or two to do one so about a month to do the cycle of three and start over again. But yes, more to come.
Love these vids Bee!! Didn’t the Milwaukee Road have a “roundy-round” train that only went in one direction? I think Milwaukee-Chicago-Freeport-Madison-Milwaukee?
I honestly do not know - interesting concept.
i love trains and my dad loves trains
I knew I was born too late.I cannot even see this,anymore.The Madison Sub was signaled,and wig wags,not anymore.
Don't beat yourself up. The truth is no matter when you were born, you think it was too late....
Really wanted to like this. Music adds nothing.
Actually glad to hear this as I have often wondered about the value of background music. By my dilemma is, without it there would be quite a bit of... well, nothing, which would sound awkward. Am happy to hear any suggestions as to what could replace background music to fill out dead zones. I can't talk non-stop, and there is no accompanying audio of the trains.
Big dislike. Can’t hear the narration over the excessively loud music.
Appreciate knowing that - thank you for taking the time to comment.