SKU: LV7/D

In the early 1970’s, the Lehigh Valley Railroad operated a colorful fleet of diesel power that included locomotives from Baldwin, Alco, the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors (EMD), and General Electric (GE). One of the LV’s biggest fans was the late William Ashley Cooper (1944-2003) of Allentown, PA. A draftsman for Mack Trucks, Bill made frequent visits to the huge Allentown Yard and surrounding facilities to film the action with a high-quality Super 8mm movie camera. Bill also followed numerous trains along the scenic LV main line to record many memorable action sequences.

Volume III of William Ashley Cooper’s Railfan Adventures in the Lehigh Valley offers thrilling chases of main line trains, including a D&H freight powered by 3 C628’s; scenes in The Narrows; LV’s yellow-and maroon RS3 216 at Jim Thorpe and switching on the Homestead Branch; freight activity on Allentown’s industrial trackage; and scenes in the Allentown Yard and Bethlehem engine terminal. Bonus footage featuring LV diesels such as Alco FA’s and PA’s, completes the program.