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U-Boat Survivors (DVD video)
In 1959, General Electric surprised the industry by introducing a new line of roadswitchers called the Universal Series. Known affectionately as "U-Boats," these powerful locomotives are loved for their unusual appearance, their distinctive chugging sounds, and their tendency to spew thick clouds of sooty black smoke into the air.
This tribute to the U-Boat presents the entire line in chronological order, beginning with the revolutionary U25B. Key identification features are pointed out and statistical data are shown for each model, much like a spotter's guide on video. Seen in action are:
Southern Pacific U25B #3100, Lake Superior & Ishpeming U25C #2501, Blue Mountain & Reading U33B #3303, Nashville & Eastern U36B #5772, and Providence & Worcester U18B #1801. Also featured are U28Bs from the BN, P&LE, and Rock Island on Transkentucky Transportation; U30Bs from CSX on the Georgia Central, and Burlington Northern U30Cs on the LS&I. Additional models include Squaw Creek Coal U33Cs, Conrail U23Cs, Providence & Worcester U23Bs, New Jersey Transit U34CHs, National of Mexico U36Cs, and many, many more.
Our camera crews traveled across the country, seeking out and recording surviving U-Boats. The result is a terrific collection of exciting video images found nowhere else. Experience the sights and sounds of these early diesel locomotives one more time as you view the U-Boat Survivors!
U-Boat Survivors (DVD video)
In 1959, General Electric surprised the industry by introducing a new line of roadswitchers called the Universal Series. Known affectionately as "U-Boats," these powerful locomotives are loved for their unusual appearance, their distinctive chugging sounds, and their tendency to spew thick clouds of sooty black smoke into the air.
This tribute to the U-Boat presents the entire line in chronological order, beginning with the revolutionary U25B. Key identification features are pointed out and statistical data are shown for each model, much like a spotter's guide on video. Seen in action are:
Southern Pacific U25B #3100, Lake Superior & Ishpeming U25C #2501, Blue Mountain & Reading U33B #3303, Nashville & Eastern U36B #5772, and Providence & Worcester U18B #1801. Also featured are U28Bs from the BN, P&LE, and Rock Island on Transkentucky Transportation; U30Bs from CSX on the Georgia Central, and Burlington Northern U30Cs on the LS&I. Additional models include Squaw Creek Coal U33Cs, Conrail U23Cs, Providence & Worcester U23Bs, New Jersey Transit U34CHs, National of Mexico U36Cs, and many, many more.
Our camera crews traveled across the country, seeking out and recording surviving U-Boats. The result is a terrific collection of exciting video images found nowhere else. Experience the sights and sounds of these early diesel locomotives one more time as you view the U-Boat Survivors!
