America's Railroads

AMERICA'S RAILROADS
The Steam Train Legacy

Documentaries: History
2 DVD Set
Running Time: Over 5 Hours
Color and B & W

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$9.98

If you like trains, you will love this diverse and fascinating collection of films. These fact-filled documentaries span the history and development of the railroad industry, from the building of the first transcontinental line to the height of steam engine operations during World War II, to the eventual triumph of diesel over steam. Relive the thrill of riding the rails across an ever-changing American landscape and experience the challenges, the romance and the day-to-day operations of America's greatest railroads. Take a nostalgic look back at a classic way of life as we introduce you to the people and machines that built the great American Railroad.

Introductions by noted railroad historian, Walter P. Gray IV and Don DeNevi.

Disc 1

An Introduction to the Railroad in America
Last of the Giants • 225,000 Mile Proving Ground
Flight of the Century • Science Rides the High Iron
Operation Fast Freight • Steam Train Wrecks of the 1920's
The Steam Locomotive • Power Behind the Nation

Total Running Time: Approx 3 Hours

Disc 2

Clear Signal • Lifeline of a Nation
The Freight Train • Snow on the Run
Early Steam Trains • The Milwaukee Road • California Zephyr
B&O's 800 Mile Birthday Party • Big Trains Rolling

Total Running Time: Approx 2 3/4 Hours

AMERICA'S RAILROADS The Steam Train Legacy

Documentaries: History 2 DVD Set Running Time: Over 5 Hours Color and B & W

Disc 1

Disc 2

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AMERICA'S RAILROADS
The Steam Train Legacy

Documentaries: History
2 DVD Set
Running Time: Over 5 Hours
Color and B & W