Fallen Flag Tribute : Wisconsin Central
Volume One
We have always been fond of the Wisconsin Central, mainly for two reasons : an attractive paint scheme and an impressive roster of SD45s. The WC was a tough, little railroad. Although their short-lived existence was merely a "blink of the eye" in terms of railroading, the WC left a lasting impression and great memories for many. The smaller Class I became "under siege" by the giant CN on October 7, 2001, and became yet another Fallen Flag in the history of American Railroading. When this event took place, we made a pact to capture EVERY train possible with WC power. With the further passage of time, this proved to be a very successful effort! Fallen Flag Tribute : Wisconsin Central is the first installment in a series of DVDs to pay tribute to railroads that have been succumbed by the mergers and acquisitions brought about by the larger, more aggressive railroads. The trains depicted here are various CN, CSXT, and NS trains with WC power in the LEAD position that were captured in the Southeastern United States between December of 2002 and December of 2003. You will be amazed at some of the locomotive consists you will see. So sit back, relax, and watch the fruits of our labor as you pay your own tribute to the fallen Wisconsin Central! Videography by Mike Dixon. Edited and Produced by Mike Dixon.
| Norfolk Southern southbound manifest train 175 has WC "Operation Lifesaver" SD45 #7638 in the lead as it traverses the sharp curve through Rex, Georgia on the NS Atlanta South District at 4:20pm on Monday, February 24, 2003. This train is included on DVD. | CSXT southbound loaded unit-molten sulphur train K841 has a pair of WC SD45s in charge as it passes through downtown Idea, Georgia on the CSXT Fitzgerald Subdivision at 11:19am on Wednesday, April 2, 2003. This train is included on the DVD. |
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Includes captions with EACH train giving ALL of the following information : Railroad, train symbol, train direction, train type, origin and destination of train, location, date, and time of capture. This information is provided for inquiring minds that want to know, and perhaps more importantly, to help fellow railfans plan visits to the featured locations. |
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