Uploaded July 2010 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Juice (DVD)
The Final Three Electric Interurban Freight Survivors
At one time electrified freight interurbans operated throughout the United States. Yet today just three remain in service. Toiling under the wires as if time had passed them by, these survivors depend upon an assortment of antique freight motors to keep them rolling.
Pentrex traveled to Wisconsin to record the East Troy Electric, which still pulls freight on an as-needed basis. During 1998 the railroad utilized motor L-9 when it took part in moving fourteen special loads of stainless steel tubing.
Next we visit San Antonio where Texas Transportation uses electric freight motors through city streets to serve the Pearl brewery. Then we're off to Mason City, Iowa to view multiple motors on Iowa Traction. A ride aboard one of their historic freight motors gives us a great view of the motorman at work.
Learn why these railroads continue to operate their old freight motors in modern times. If you love traction, you'll be thrilled by the sight of these antique electrics at work today!
Juice (DVD)
The Final Three Electric Interurban Freight Survivors
At one time electrified freight interurbans operated throughout the United States. Yet today just three remain in service. Toiling under the wires as if time had passed them by, these survivors depend upon an assortment of antique freight motors to keep them rolling.
Pentrex traveled to Wisconsin to record the East Troy Electric, which still pulls freight on an as-needed basis. During 1998 the railroad utilized motor L-9 when it took part in moving fourteen special loads of stainless steel tubing.
Next we visit San Antonio where Texas Transportation uses electric freight motors through city streets to serve the Pearl brewery. Then we're off to Mason City, Iowa to view multiple motors on Iowa Traction. A ride aboard one of their historic freight motors gives us a great view of the motorman at work.
Learn why these railroads continue to operate their old freight motors in modern times. If you love traction, you'll be thrilled by the sight of these antique electrics at work today!
