Railroads - Lifeline Of A Nation DVD

Disc 1: Big Trains Rolling Big Trains Rolling is a trip aboard the Santa Fe's Super Chief capturing the adventure & excitement of train travel across the United States in the 1950's. The Railroad Story looks at railroad infrastructure & the challenges of funding railway projects in Chicago Illinois. Mainline USA gives a glimpse into the American rail system in the post World War II boom. A Great Railroad At Work narrated by Lowell Thomas: this film presents a behind the scenes look at the operation & maintenance of both passenger & freight lines. Fast Freight The story... of 'Big George' a 6 000 horsepower mile long freight train & the men who crewed him. Disc 2: Railways Expand Railroads & Western Expansion Explore the critical link between the development of the railway & the expansion of industry in the Western US. The Nickel Plate Story the rail line which served as a lifeline between Illinois Indiana Ohio western Pennsylvania & New York. The Milwaukee Story is told through the eyes of a child & other passengers this film conveys the significance of the Milwaukee Road railroad in the lives of every day citizens. End Of An Era tells of the end of the steam locomotive logging operations on the Gray's Harbor Line in Washington. Flight Of The Century: Operated by New York Central Lines the 20th Century Limited was the most famous train in the world in its day. The Steam Locomotive shows the inner workings of the steam locomotive. Last Of The Giants is the story of the Union Pacific 'Big Boy' 4884. Operation Fast Freight follows the classification & makeup of a 125 car diesel freight headed up by a 6 000 horsepower set of Baltimore & Ohio ABBA covered wagons. Disc 3 This Is My Railroad The men and women who made the Southern Pacific Rail into the artery of the nation. Troop Train explores the role of the railroad in moving men & equipment during war time. Clear Track Ahead essays the days of steam to the modern diesel locomotive taking a look at the history science & technology of US railroads. The Coast Daylight In The Days Of Steam This vintage film showcases the 1937 inauguration of the Southern Pacific's Coast Daylight. The California Zephyr gives a stunning look at this sleek stainless steel train. Return Of The General documents the return to operation of the General. The Freight Train: this great educational film follows the make up of a diesel freight train. Science Rides The High Iron is an entertaining look back at railway technology and a look into the future including air levitated trains. Railroad Men shows how being a railroad man has its risks in this period piece that features documentary footage primarily from the Santa Fe and the Canadian National. [show more]

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