I love this era in railroading. Freight cars during the 60s and 70s were so colorful and they had those creative slogans for the railroad companies. Those open auto racks were just about to be replaced by partial and eventually fully enclosed cars for better protection from vandalism and theft. Most of the open auto racks were retired by the mid 1970s.
Yeah, back when SCL, stood for "Smooth Cushioned Load". Lol. ATSF, Super Shock Contol, a smoother ride". SP, Hydra Cushion. But then the MoP just said, "Cushion Car". Oh well. I guess every company had their own priorities.
Oh man!!. When those bi-levels n Tri-levels were wide open, and all the roads said, "We gotta do sumthin about this vandalism. Every solution was a lil bit different, til the car builders came up with solutions. Now, we've got the Auto Rack trains of today. Boring as hell, but they get the job done. Nuff said.
Awesome view going through the tunnel at Park City, the good old days with gyralight's and real bell's at the crossings! Thanks for sharing this awesome piece of L&N history!
14:10 that’s my great grandfather, and at 14:30 the second car is his black bug. And then again at 18:10 that’s him. Never met him but my grandfather just showed me this video. Very cool.
Kids were raised differently back then, they were taught respect, decency, responsibility, and they were raised with moral values...not like today's world its a pathetic, embarrassing excuse for a supposedly civilized society.
@@alvinmorris5404If my grandparents who passed away in the 80's/90's after a good long lives, could see our Country today, it would break their hearts.
One thing I learned being around railroads in my life is that railroads are filthy rotten dirty. You are covered with grime, dirt and smoke no matter what job you do. Even just operating the locomotive gets you filthy.
I saw this when it aired back in 1970. You have no idea how glad this 9 yr old is to finally see it again..Thank you so much.
Great footage of a bygone era.
Colorful trains with no graffiti. and cabooses.
Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it
I love this era in railroading.
Freight cars during the 60s and 70s were so colorful and they had those creative slogans for the railroad companies.
Those open auto racks were just about to be replaced by partial and eventually fully enclosed cars for better protection from vandalism and theft.
Most of the open auto racks were retired by the mid 1970s.
And no graffiti either!
With boxcars still dominating much, if not most of the train. And many of them the old "standard" 40 footers. Now days it's a different story.
Yeah, back when SCL, stood for "Smooth Cushioned Load". Lol. ATSF, Super Shock Contol, a smoother ride". SP, Hydra Cushion. But then the MoP just said, "Cushion Car". Oh well. I guess every company had their own priorities.
Oh man!!. When those bi-levels n Tri-levels were wide open, and all the roads said, "We gotta do sumthin about this vandalism. Every solution was a lil bit different, til the car builders came up with solutions. Now, we've got the Auto Rack trains of today. Boring as hell, but they get the job done. Nuff said.
Awesome view going through the tunnel at Park City, the good old days with gyralight's and real bell's at the crossings! Thanks for sharing this awesome piece of L&N history!
I love these old shows where they presenting the most modern item and it's already 50 years ago
Great classic...Thank you
Very interesting and informative.
Real working men.
14:10 that’s my great grandfather, and at 14:30 the second car is his black bug. And then again at 18:10 that’s him. Never met him but my grandfather just showed me this video. Very cool.
Cool video of the long defunct L&N. Whenever I hear that Discovery theme song, it takes me back to my childhood days. Thanks for the upload. 🥰
Wow! So cool to see Chesapeake & Ohio 2716 all those years ago.
This film gives new meaning to "carry the freight".
And no graffiti to be seen anywhere on any rail car...amazing...
Kids were raised differently back then, they were taught respect, decency, responsibility, and they were raised with moral values...not like today's world its a pathetic, embarrassing excuse for a supposedly civilized society.
@@alvinmorris5404If my grandparents who passed away in the 80's/90's after a good long lives, could see our Country today, it would break their hearts.
@@alvinmorris5404Boomer.
AWESOME ❤️ RAILROAD DOCUMENTARY!!!! I❤TRAINS!!!!!!!
I live about 4 miles from the Radner yard. I can hear the squeal of the retarder on the wheels, especially at night.
One thing I learned being around railroads in my life is that railroads are filthy rotten dirty. You are covered with grime, dirt and smoke no matter what job you do.
Even just operating the locomotive gets you filthy.
Haven't ridden on a train haven't you? you should try it sometimes.
I found out the hardway that trucking and shipbuilding are just as dirty!
@@jaminova_1969 Where did you get the idea that ship building was a "clean" job?
I'm not sure if I caught it or not, but did the engineer happen to shake hands with Danger?
Louisville & Nashville Railroad is now part of the CSX Railroad.
Excellent- thanks for sharing
Where is Virginia Gibson today? Is she in her 70s like me?
She died in 2013 at the age of 88. She was 44-45 when this video was made.
@@wtxrailfan Apparently Bill Owen is still with us at the age of 92.
Very good video!
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5:09 Ah yes, the R&S, the result of a merger between those two lesser known railroad barons, R. Folk & Stern
At 12:05 the loco does not give the mandated horn signal at the crossing. Maybe that was not law yet at that time. Not likely a quiet zone.
ABC's Discovery shows were replaced by the show "Make a Wish" in the mid '70's.
That brakeman at 3:43 yikes!
When men were men.
@@joshuagibson2520 No limp wrists out there!
That poor train master. Wearing his best suit for the camera. Bet all his friends were laughing.
Oh no, wait a minute! You've got a 1300' length of rail... How do you transport and install it???
Welded rail is transported on rail cars specially designed for that purpose. The rail is flexible and bends with the train when it goes around curves.
@@wtxrailfan I figured it had to be something like that, thanks so much for the details!!
@@MrWolfTickets You're welcome!