L&HR NYS&W L&NE The Susquehanna in Film

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Published 2021-03-23

A short film from the Prelinger Archives, this one has a visit to Warwick, NY on the L&HR, followed by scenes of multiple RS-1's on freights on the NYS&W including a cab ride and interchange with the L&NE. Then some scenes of the EMD GP20 demonstrators attempting to generate a sale to the Susquehanna, followed by the result of that demo, the delivery of 3 new GP18's to the NYS&W from the Erie at Campbell Hall, NY (I'm assuming this location, correct me in the comments if I'm wrong). Finally, a short commuter train somewhere in New Jersey and a GP18 powered local in the late 60's. Sounds added from my video library and Arkay Records. Enjoy!

All Comments (21)

@railfanmf 3 years ago

The first short L&HR clip (not sure of the location) is before 1960; the rest of the L&HR footage is from the the road's centennial in 1960- the yard shot with #3 and #10 is at Maybrook, the rest are in Warwick.
@richardgerlach5156 3 years ago

I have fond memories of the old “Suzy-Q” in northern NJ back in the 60’s and early 70’s! Thanks for posting!
@tombarnes7196 3 years ago

Always appreciate LHR, LNE and Q movies!!!
@zachariassiefker9249 3 years ago

Nice footage of vintage railroading!
@peterhanahoe4913 3 years ago

Another gem, superb job by the sound effects department, give them a raise.
@keithranker3908 1 year ago

Some nice NYSW video that I had not seen before! Thanks!
@warrenhoffman653 2 years ago

What’s that funny looking red car with the windows at the end of the train? 😁
@Pensyfan19 3 years ago

Great footage as always, especially with the NYSW 2 coach passenger train.
@popps2502 3 years ago

Nice. So that's what a GP-20 looks like when new. Them RSs looked like they seen a mile or two.
@mattsmocs3281 3 years ago

You always find amazing film. With out you many of these scenes would be completely lost to time
@rrtrain5706 2 years ago

Four RS-1's on the move, great footage, thanks for sharing.
@iusetano 3 years ago

A first for me seeing L&HR. Great videos. Excellent work. Thank you.
@derrickwong5337 3 years ago

I memories of LNE, NYSW, and L&HR!!
@franciscampagna2711 3 years ago

Thank you. I had almost forgotten what a 539 sounded like.
@BaltimoreAndOhioRR 3 years ago

Wow, great footage, thx for uploading!! 👍
@ikonseesmrno7300 3 years ago

Ah, those are GP-20 demo's. Neat! I've not seen those before, nor any Suzy Q footage & so many RS-1's coupled together either. That really is something to me. Very neat footage!
@tombarnes7196 1 year ago

Love those Alco RS-1s. They seemed like real workhorses!
@keithranker3908 1 year ago

First time I ever saw all three GP18s on one train!
@ArcadiaJunctionModelTrains 3 years ago

what a treasure! thanks
@jeffreyknoop5363 2 years ago

Believe the delivery of those Geeps was actually Passaic Junction (BT)