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America's Railroads DVD

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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 historians Walter P. Gray IV and Don DeNevi. Episodes Comprise: 1. An Introduction to the Railroad in America 2. Last of the Giants 3. 225 000 Mile Proving Ground 4. Flight of the Century 5. Science Rides the High Iron 6. Operation Fast Freight 7. Steam Train Wrecks of the 1920's 8. The Steam Locomotive 9. Power Behind the Nation 10. Clear Signal 11. Lifeline of a Nation 12. The Freight Train 13. Snow on the Run 14. Early Steam Trains 15. The Milwaukee Road 16. California Zephyr 17. B&O's 800 Mile Birthday Party 18. Big Trains Rolling [show more]

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Released
20 October 2008
Directors
 
Actors
Format
DVD 
Publisher
EDI Video 
Classification
Runtime
345 minutes 
Features
Colour, DVD-Video, PAL 
Barcode
0011301648648 
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