The Restoration of No 40 – a short film by Bob Krist about the restoration of the New Hope & Ivyland Railroad’s 2-8-0, built by Baldwin in 1925
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Sometimes we get something out of the ordinary. Kent Kobersteen writes,
It’s not Poland, but here’s a great video that I’m sure the Behind The Water Tower readers would find interesting:
You bet Kent. It is a great video, which as well as showcasing the restoration of NH&IR No. 40, shows the amazing abilities of the new generation of DSLR cameras to shoot really high quality video. And the story of the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad is no less amazing! Follow the links below to learn more.
More:
- Wikipedia – New Hope and Ivyland Railroad
- New Hope & Ivyland Railroad – official website
Sunday, 29 January 2012 at 08:31 |
Lovely! Beautifully made – Vimeo has the edge over YouTube when it comes to quality and professionalism.
And long may No. 40 grace the tracks of the USA!