Ultimate Railroad Collection - History And Adventure DVD

Vol.1 - Big Trains Rolling 1. Big Trains Rolling: A trip aboard the Santa Fe's Super Chief capturing the adventure & excitement of train travel across the US in the 1950's 2. Railroad infrastructure & the challenges of funding railway projects in Chicago 3. Mainline USA: Catch a glimpse into the American rail system in the post World War II boom 4. A Great Railroad At Work: A behind the scenes look at the operation and maintenance of both passenger & freight lines 5. Fast Freight: The story of Big George a 6 000 horsepower mile long freight train and the men who crewed... him Vol.2 - Railways Expand 1. Railroads & Western Expansion: Explore the critical link between the development of the railway & the expansion of industry in the Western US 2. The Nickel Plate Story: the famous rail line between Illinois Indiana Ohio western Pennsylvania & western New York 3. The Milwaukee Story: This film conveys the significance of the Milwaukee Road railroad in the lives of every day citizens 4. End Of An Era: The end of the steam locomotive logging operations on the Gray's Harbor Line in Washington 5. 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 traveling at 70 miles an hour 6. Learn the inner workings of the steam locomotive 7. Last Of The Giants: The story of the Union Pacific Big Boy 4884 8. Operation Fast Freight: Follow the classification & makeup of a 125 car diesel freight headed up by a 6 000 horsepower set of Baltimore & Ohio ABBA covered wagons Vol.3 - This Is My Railroad 1. This Is My Railroad: The story of the men & women who made the Southern Pacific Rail into what many regarded as the artery of the nation 2. Troop Train: Exploring the role of the railroad in moving men & equipment during war time 3. Clear Track Ahead: A look at the history science & technology of US railroads 4. The Coast Daylight In The Days Of Steam: This vintage film showcases the 1937 inauguration of the Southern Pacific's Coast Daylight 5. The California Zephyr: A stunning look at this sleek stainless steel train inaugurated in 1949 6. Return Of The General: The return to operation of the General 7. The Freight Train: This educational film follows the make up of a diesel freight train 8. Science Rides The High Iron: Discussing central tracking controls systems switching containerization the impact of computers & a glimpse into what the future may hold 9. Railroad Men: Being a railroad man has its risks as seen in this period piece that features documentary footage primarily from the Santa Fe & the Canadian National Vol.4 - Steam Engines Across The US 1. Steam In The 50s & 60s: The painstaking efforts made to preserve America's steam driven heritage 2. Ohio Steam Spectacular: A steam filled action packed journey aboard former Grand Trunk Railway 4-8-4 #6325. Vol.5 - Europe's Railroads 1. Classic British Locomotives: A review of Britain's finest railroads & locomotives including both ancient and modern models 2. Classic Rail Journeys - Scotland: Starting in Berwick travel by rail to Edinburgh Glasgow & scenic Fort William. Great Britain - All aboard the famous Royal Scotsman fully restored in all its splendor. Ireland -Vol.6 - Canada's Railroad 1. Great Canadian Train Ride: Toronto to Winnepeg through the Canadian Rockies to Canada's Pacific Coast city of Vancouver [show more]

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