The videos in this set of DVD's are part of a collection of original training and informational video tapes created by Missouri Pacific Railroad in the 1970's & 1980's. Pulled from the MPHS archives, these videos were transferred to digital format in collaboration with Green Frog Productions. These interesting videos should be a part of every MoPac enthusiast's collection.
See the YouTube video here.
DVD #1
Welcome To MoPac- Introductory film for new employees.
Brakeman's Lot- Duties of a Brakeman.
Not A Piece of Cake- Duties of Engineers & Hostlers.
Back Again- Safe lifting techniques.
Signal Indications- Introduction & training film on wayside signals.
91 Minutes total
DVD #2
Yard Terminals - Yard & Terminal Systems
These videos give an overview of the new (at that time) computer system known as TCS or Transportation Control System, and the various sub-systems such as YATS that supported TCS, and were used specifically in major terminals.
79 Minutes total
DVD #3
Rule 99- Flagman’s duties to protect stopped trains.
On, Under or Between- Protecting workers around rolling stock.
Protective Equipment- Proper use of personal safety equipment.
Making of a Train- How cars are assigned to a train and billed to the customer.
Dangerous Placarded Cars- Proper handling of cars carrying hazardous materials.
MoPac Delivers- Promotional film for customers about how the railroad industry is changing and MoPac is leading the way.
74 Minutes total
DVD #4
World of MoPac- An introductory film for customers about MoPac.
Modern Pace In Transportation- 1950’s MoPac Film, contains both Steam & Diesel footage.
Train Orders- How to write, send & receive train orders.
83.5 Minutes total
DVD #5
Inspection For Defects- How and when to inspect trains for defects.
Intermodal- Historic documentary about the history of intermodal transit and the steps MoPac is taking to lead the way in the future.
When Steam Was King- 1943 steam film made by Missouri Pacific.
Block & Interlocking Signals- Training film for wayside signal aspects and indications.
Automatic Block Signal Rules- Training film for ABS rules compliance.
CTC Rules- Training film for CTC rules compliance.
67 Minutes total
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Total Time: 6.6 Hours
(MPHS Special COLLECTOR’S Set)
5 Disc Set--22 Programs
Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
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