" THE BIG LITTLE RAILROAD " 1948 JERSEY CENTRAL RAILROAD PROMO FILM NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY MD10605

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Dating to 1948, "The Big LIttle Railroad" was produced by the Jersey Central to celebrate the railroad's centenary year. The film describes the extensive infrastructure and operations of the railroad, which served the industrial East and connected New York Harbor to Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Adopting the Statue of Liberty as its emblem, the railroad boasts significant waterfront presence and a history dating back to 1831. It handles heavy traffic with modern diesel engines, transporting a variety of industrial products, especially coal and cement. The railroad maintains efficient freight and passenger services, with numerous connections, modern signal systems, and innovative equipment. The Jersey Central provides essential commuter services, regular maintenance, and repairs for its fleet, ensuring safety and reliability. The narrative highlights the railroad's commitment to personalized service, technological advancements, and its role in supporting industry and the American people through its rich history.

0:00-1:09: Introduction to Jersey Central lines, featuring the Statue of Liberty emblem and its extensive New York Harbor infrastructure. 1:12-2:08: Overview of the railroad's water vessels and terminal traffic, highlighting its historical roots and track requirements. JCRR 4-6-2 steam locomotive shown. 2:20-3:42: Jersey Central's role in serving the industrial East, focusing on coal transport from Pennsylvania. 3:53-5:15: Details on anthracite coal mining, processing, and modern machinery use. Power steam shovel shown in operation. 5:24-6:36: Description of coal processing and historical versus modern hauling methods. JC Lines coal hopper car moved on a cable railway, up grades too steep for a locomotive. 6:40-8:10: Jersey Central F3A diesel locomotive #51. Coal transportation using powerful diesel engines, significantly reducing hauling time. 8:16-9:42: The mainline's route through the Lehigh River Valley, highlighting historical sites and connections. 9:42-11:14: Cement manufacturing, major junctions like Allentown yards, and car humping operations for sorting cars. 11:20-12:30: Bethlehem's role in the iron and steel industry, crossing the Delaware, and heavy traffic approaching New York. 12:33-14:35: Increased traffic near Elizabethport, crossing Newark Bay via a drawbridge, and modern signal systems ensuring safe operations. 14:35-16:07: Jersey Central's personalized service, coal delivery at piers, and efficient car dumping operations. Jersey Central car ferries shown crossing between New York City and the depot at Jersey City. 16:07-17:28: Transport of cement and freight cars via lighters and car floats, and the railroad's substantial passenger service. 17:28-18:42: Heavy commuter and resort traffic, and automated cleaning and maintenance of coaches. 18:50-20:10: Equipment maintenance, running repairs, and extensive reconditioning at Elizabethport. Large groups of steam engines and passenger cars are seen on the right of way and in yards, awaiting dispatch. 19:46: a huge locomotive is swung on a turntable at the roundhouse. 20:20-21:13: Servicing marine vessels, annual expenditures on maintenance, and modern roadbed cleaning devices. 21:29-22:29: Diesel electric locomotive 1000 is shown. This 60 ton box cab switcher was the first ever diesel-electric off the American Locomotive Company (ALCO) assembly line. It was purchased by the CNJ and operated as No. 1000 for more than 30 years in the Bronx, New York rail yards. It is now in the B&O museum. 22:40 Modern signal system shown with remote control operation. Jersey Central's pioneering role in introducing diesel locomotives and modern signal systems. 23:55: Passenger buys a ticket at the ticket window. 24:08: Female sales agent talks on phone with customer. 24:29: Passengers debark from a ferry.

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