I just finished going thru 350 feet of 8 mm film that my Grandpa took late 50's to early 70's "I Think" Lots of derailment stuff including film of the 250 ton crane "Tulsa" at work and old dozers pushing around mangled boxcars and then the hook rerailing them, I cannot say the mile pole but I am sure it was on the QA&P as he was on the work train power. Lots of B/Y geeps and cabs. Some very interesting footage of pile drivers and geeps with steam generators and water tenders, driving pilings into a very damaged Red River bridge and trestles. I have to say that I have been an engineer and worked over the rocky mountains for going on 14 years and have seen and been in some pretty scary stuff. But the kind of guts it took for these guys to run engines and equipement out on that rickety stuff, 100 foot sections of pilings just gone, with what looks to me like a great deal of water still running, man I don't know. I might not mark up on that job. There is some footage of a cab ride that I think was in the late 60's early 70's as he seemed to me to be in an F unit that had a white nose. A FW&D derailment was filmed as well as the last run of the FW&D #409. The film is very old and getting brittle, yellowing and I need to quit making model RR boxcars and engines and give this film the attention it deserves, I have an editer machine and splicing jig, but what do I use for glue?? Not to mention 22 cents a foot to turn into a CD. Cheers Tom Holley Grand Junction
I'm sure there are plenty of members, myself included that would be glad to help out in anyway needed.
I've recently edited some 8mm film. I used ACC cement or 'super glue" applied with a pin to connect the splices. The joints all held together after about 5 minutes of drying time when they went through the projector but I don't know how long they will last in the long term.
Tom, Sign me up for a CD/DVD. I will start saving my pennies today. Can't get too much of my favorite road. Show IT on the Frisco! Rick
Tom, If you can get it running, I'd love to see a DVD myself. BTW, it's been a very long time since I've heard or seen your posts since I lived in "Junction"- I was the other Frisco nut in town.|-|
I am getting an editor from my brother today, and going to work on it. In researching the glue thing it turns out Kodak invented a CA type glue just for the purpose of splicing. Going down and buying some rubberized CA now maybe have something in a few days to look at. Tom
BTW, it's been a very long time since I've heard or seen your posts since I lived in "Junction"- I was the other Frisco nut in town.|-|[/QUOTE] Hi nice to hear from you! You would not believe the "junction" now. I have been busy building a 30' X 50" building for my present layout. I haven't been doing much computer stuff. If I ever figure out how to upload pictures from my digital camera to this Frisco site I would like to show you some of the latest Frisco, QA&P additions to the roster. kind regards Tom
Hello guys, The Railroad Historical Museum in Springfield has produced a DVD that consists of 225 never before seen slides of the Frisco in the 1960s. The DVD has the big red passenger engs, bussiness cars, FA1, Alcos, cabooses, Frisco wrecker working at St. Clair MO, diesel shops in Springfield MO, Passenger station in Springfield, old shop buildings, yards, last passenger train on the West end Springfield to Tulsa. To many more to mention. You wont be unhappy with this DVD. The DVD slides were converted by a company in the USA. All of the proceeds of the sale go to help restore the Frisco 4524 and upkeep of the museum here in Springfield MO. The DVD is on ebay or contact me through our web site www.rrhistoricalmuseum.zoomshare.com Remember there are 225 slides and if you buy a single slide they run about 2 to 3 dollars each. I will be at the Frisco festival in Pittsburg KS in Sept also if you are there look me up and see our display of the museum and pick up a DVD. Thanks Bill Houser President Railroad Historical Museum Springfield MO
theres no way to contact mr. houser through his web site i would like to know how much it will cost i cant go all the way to kansas to buy one and i dont care for e-bay (rip off) so if anyone knows please post
Thanks Bill Houser for the post on the Frisco Museum's DVD's For the record, I am not trying to impede the Frisco Railroad's Museum's capacity to ascertain much needed revenue from any or all compensation, as a result of my Grandfathers amateur film. I am quite sure he had no intention of same either, he has been dead since 1985. I think he just wanted his grand kids and their grand kids to know and understand something about what he did for a living. I have not asked anyone to pay for any of this, nor am I trying to start another histerical society or museum. However, I am indeed gratified to understand that a few would be willing to contribute to the expenses that I would/am encoring as a result of converting the film to a medium that my family and all here could enjoy or maybe learn from. I have talked with my family, and all have agreed that the DVD and film should be donated to the Frisco railroad museum, as well as the museum in Quanah, it's just the right thing to do. Kindly let me know if I am out of line, or doing something against the "rules" or wrong here, so the time spent, doing this is not wasted. Regards, Tom Grand Junction
Tom: If you are willing to put your time and efforts into producing your grandfather's work, I say go for it with clear conscience. I am sure your grandfather would be honored that folks want to keep and admire his work. Besides, the production of your DVD may help spur other DVD sales, spark the interest. As a fan of the QA&P and other lesser shot Frisco areas, please produce this DVD! John WF TX
Thanks for the help, I intend to see it thru. On another note I am to talk via phone to Mr Marsalis tomorrow on the other "Q" picture quest. Kind regards Tom
Tom: Glad to hear it. Keep me in the loop on the other "Q" Project. Also, post those model photos when you get the chance. Always like to see other's work. John WF TX
The Railroad Historical Museum Inc. In Springfield MO can be contacted by the email link on the site or whh45@mchsi.com The cost of producing the DVD and shipping is a bargain for 225 slides. And the money all gos back into the museum to preserve the history of the Frisco and other railroads. Bill
Sorry I thought the email was on the Museum web site. It is railroadhistoricalmuseum@zoomshare.com Bill
Regular superglue does not work. I edited about 200ft of film made 10 splices with super glue and had ten splices break when it went thru the projector. I will try some impact resistant superglue next. Anybody have any more thoughts or ideas about what I can use to splice the film together with? Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Tom