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The Conrail story from 1988 and 1989, along with vintage film from predecessor Penn Central. See Conrail's former Reading line as we head through Allentown, Reading and other scenic spots including many small towns and splendid countryside. The scenic Southern Tier on the former Erie mainline brings lots of action with Conrail, NYS&W and Delaware & Hudson trains - and more! Learn the Conrail story that saved the rail industry by merging many failed roads into a first-class operation. See a great variety of diesel power and freight cars before the graffiti era. The 1988-era was at the point in time when Conrail had transformed itself into a successful railroad. See some scenes from the early 1970s with a struggling Penn Central and its collection of old and eclectic diesels. This material was shot over a two year period of time, in all seasons. It was shot by videographer, Tom Luckey in a professional video format. It has been digitized, image enhanced and edited to bring you a look at many things you miss, but can no longer see. Conrail was split up into parts of the NS and the CSX system in 1999. We bring it back to your screen!

This is the 1976 to 1997 story of the Consolidated Rail Corporation, widely known as Conrail. It was created from the bankrupt Penn Central and a number of other bankrupt northeastern roads in 1976. Our presentation includes many maps created especially for video to keep the viewer informed and to help paint the big picture. We bring you the early years of rebuilding, and the later years of a successful operation, that surprised nearly everyone. Everyone that is except the committed employees and the leadership Conrail had during its four phases of existence. This was like a four act play -- with every element needed to make a great story that will be studied by business analysts and rail historians for years to come. The four principal phases of Conrail's existence each had a CEO from a different business background that helped forge Conrail into a valuable operation. Once the system was stabilized, Conrail started making a profit and they went public with shares of stock that repaid all the accumulated debt. By the late 1980s Conrail was now taken seriously. Fortunately, all this was carefully recorded for history. This video has been created from the early movie filming and professional-format video material of three different rail historians - each with their own talent and unique style. These are all scenes that you can no longer see along the today's rails. In 1999, Conrail was divided and integrated into the Norfolk Southern and the CSX systems.

Dechant's Railroad Express introduces this natural, wooden, hand crafted pine & birch toy train set with display bridge. *Rounded edges and corners *Non-toxic glue. *All natural finish: no paints/stains/varnishes. *Free rolling wheels *Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. *Measures 14" long.

Dechant's Railroad Express introduces this natural, wooden, hand crafted pine & birch toy train set. Sure to be a big hit and will bring many hours of imaginative fun to any young engineer. This train set comes with 4 cars: an engine, a coal tender, a box car, and a caboose & measures 12 inches in total length, 2 1/2 "T by 1" W. *Rounded edges and corners *Non-toxic glue. *All natural finish: no paints/stains/varnishes. *Free rolling wheels *Not recommended for children under 3 years of age.

Dechant's Railroad Express introduces this railroad spike train crew by a local artist . You will be amazed by the great amount of detail that she individually hand-paints onto each railroad spike. No two are alike and color and facial expressions may vary. Each spike has all the dings and dents from holding down rail, which gives them their unique character. A solid wood stand comes with each spike for displaying in your home or office. Approximately 6 " high.

Dechant's Railroad Express introduces this railroad spike train crew by a local artist . You will be amazed by the great amount of detail that she individually hand-paints onto each railroad spike. No two are alike and color and facial expressions may vary. Each spike has all the dings and dents from holding down rail, which gives them their unique character. A solid wood stand comes with each spike for displaying in your home or office. Approximately 6 " high.