Western Steam Power "Big Boy's in Action"

These are actual 16mm home movies films, made by the Late Robert G. Sage, SR. of Reading, PA. There were 12 Reels of movies from the late 1940's through the 50's. I bought these 16mm Films at a yard sale last year. I had them transferred through a freind of mind. All audio has been added.
You will see rare locomotives in action from Small to Large. From 0-8-0's to 4-8-8-4's
So sit back, put up your feet an enjoy.
Len.

Category:

Travel & Events

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• Western
• Steam
• Power
• Big
• Boy
• Yellowstone
• Sherman
• Hill
• Railroad
• locomotive
• Rail
• Fan

[trainboy94]

I swear I have seen some of this somwhere else

[Conrail6370]

trainboy94 , You might have seen the same locations, I know I have in other railroad video's but not of the same filming. this video was made out of short film clips of only 1 to 2 mintues long. they were spiced together by him onto a small reel of film. I have other railroad film that I haven't transferd yet by another person. this film is also 16mm but in black and white. It's of PRSL Class G's and a cable laying in the harbor.

Len.

[SFLRailFan]

Awesome!!! It's great going back in time to the era of steam. Did you know Mr. Sage personally. What a great collection. Loved it.

-Ted

[Conrail6370]

SFLRailFan, No I never met the man, He has past on. The family was getting rid of his " Railroad junk"

That's all I know. Exsept that he had worked for the CNJ as a Big Boss.

Len.

[Bassfanatic94]

Nice video! You should sell this awesome footage as a DVD! Everything in it is great! Love the Big Boy and Yellowstone action! Thanks for sharing!

[Conrail6370]

Bassfanatic94 , Well I'm already thinking of that. theses are just video clips of the main films. I have close to 6 hours worth of railroad action on film. from 16mm to 8 ,Supper 8 mm film. So who knows. we'll see.

Thanks for stopping by.

Len.

[duane2072]

I often wondered how the 4017 BIG BOY got into Greenbay, now I know. I pay visits to it now and then. I was just there last weekend.

[Rocketboy1950]

FAAARK, take some great footage and overlay absolutely inappropriate shitful music to bugger it up what in hell were you thinking.

[Wikkus]

Some truly rare stuff there, so pleased you shared it. Loved to see LNER A4 Class "Dwight D. Eisenhower" on its way to its new home. The 182 car ore train was properly impressive, too. Thanks!

[Justin5637]

GOD DAMN!!! I'd rather ride these then blowin up STUPID DIESELS!!!!

[Vorahk3985]

Pretty cool to see film footage from the 1950's in color. I always had a soft spot for trains.

[Fireheart528]

@Conrail6370 You just earned a seriously cool favorite. It's users like you who make Youtube meaningful for us railfans. Thank you so so much for uploading this amazing footage!

[SuperDemonbunny]

its different then what the tital says

[Kalle1821]

Hello

You have the moves in full length or more from the Big Boy?

[jkmek99]

Amazing footage! Wish I was alive when these giants were still under steam! Thanks for sharing