Railroading Golden Era Classic Trains Film Archive | Illinois and Ohio Highlights, J. David Ingles Reel 0050

Classic Trains Film Archive | Illinois and Ohio Highlights, J. David Ingles Reel 0050

By Kent Johnson | June 13, 2025

Explore digitized video of previously unreleased 8mm COLOR films, as captured by former Trains and Classic Trains Senior Editor J. David Ingles in the 1960s and 1970s

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Classic Trains Film Archive | Illinois and Ohio Highlights, J. David Ingles Reel 0050 – Explore the fascinating world of 1960s Midwest railroading with rare footage and historic action across Central Illinois and Ohio. Visit Jacksonville, Ill., to see legendary trains from Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q), Gulf, Mobile & Ohio (GM&O), and Norfolk & Western. Head to Chenoa, Ill., for more GM&O highlights and Toledo, Peoria & Western operations. Plus, enjoy bonus vintage railroad scenes featuring Erie Lackawanna, New York Central, and Pennsylvania RR action in Ohio. This colorful showcase of classic trains brings railroad history to life for railfans and vintage train enthusiasts alike.

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Look back at how railroading was in the late 20th century with Classic Trains Film Archive! See the colorful railroad world through the camera (sans audio) of former Trains and Classic Trains Senior Editor J. David Ingles. Watch for new updates as we dive into this archive treasure with valuable insights for historians and modelers alike. Exclusively on Trains.com Video!

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