A Railroader Remembers (2006)

This new 75minute video on DVD presents Jim Ladwigs great railroad stories narrated by the author and illustrated by select vintage footage Ride along as the vibrant history of Wisconsins steam railroading era on the Chicago and Northwestern System lives again through Ladwigs laserclear recollections and affectionate reflections In his 35 year career on the CNW Jim worked many jobs including his last 20 years as a conductor on the Ashland Division His evocative tales of life on the tracks authentically capture the sights sounds and even smells of those thrilling days when steam ruled the rails