June 6th DVD Release At Exile

 

Jim Jones will be at Exile on June 6th with his newly released railroad video, Capital to the Quarries. Jim will answer questions, tell stories, and sign DVDs.

Jones, owner and producer of Tell-Tale Productions, brings together current footage, historic images, and numerous interviews in this latest release. These various elements tell the story of rail in central Vermont, what it meant to a burgeoning granite industry, and its impact on the community.

The high grade of granite in Barre, the Granite Capital of the World, as well as Williamstown, Groton, and Ryegate, promised to attract buyers and sculptors worldwide...if there were only a way to transport it from the quarries.

The stage was set for the iron horse.

Capital to the Quarries examines central Vermont prior to rail travel and carefully documents its impact. In addition to excitment about the newly arrived work-horse, Jones tells of construction of depots, dramatic increases in recreational travel, and even a visiting president or two. Jones describes it as a "two century marriage of man and machine, puctuated with plenty of triumphs, hardships, and quirks."

Jones narrates the 112 minute documentary, accompanied by the voices of numerous interveiw subjects, and the clickity-clack of passing trains.

Railroads have always captured the public's imagination. Capital to the Quarries, like the rest of Jones' catalogue, brings the rails to life. For a complete list of available titles, visit www.railroadvideodvd.com.

NOTE: Above left picture, front of Capital to the Quarries; at right, back of Capital to the Quarries