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America's Railroads: The Steam Train Legacy (3 Pak): DVD set containing several vintage documentary films; six hours total! Please visit our eBay store for the second volume in this series, plus one lot of both volumes! NOTE: Please do not confuse this set with a similar title providing a shorter program. New and factory sealed. All of our DVDs are authentic from the manufacturer and designed (region encoded) to play on DVD players purchased in the USA and Canada. We never sell illegal copies or Asian imports.

Synopsis: 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. Disc 1 Flight Of The Century Travel from Chicago to New York aboard the most famous train in the United States – “The Twentieth Century Limited” – and marvel at the hard work and skill that made the Twentieth Century one of the most luxurious and efficient ways to travel in the 1930's. The Steam Locomotive The era of steam is long past, but the steam engine still inspires affection and fascination in all of us. This film takes a close look at the technology that transformed America into an industrial giant. The Golden Spike One of the most amazing accomplishments of the industrial age is brought to life in this fascinating film about the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads' race to build the first transcontinental railway across an untamed frontier. The Last Of The Giants A locomotive called “Big Boy” was the longest, heaviest steam engine of its type ever built. This is the story behind the growth of Big Boy, a growth spurred on by the increasing demands of industrial society. Operation Fast Freight Learn the nuts and bolts of high-speed freight transportation, as America's raw materials and consumer goods are packed, loaded and shipped aboard the Norfolk and Western Railroad. Bonus Feature: Railroading in the East 1897 – 1906: Thomas Edison's Early Steam Train Motion Pictures Disc 2 Snow on the Run How do they keep the tracks clear at the summit of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the dead of winter? You will find out in this Southern Pacific Railroad tribute to the workers who move millions of tons of snow every year. Power Behind the Nation The Norfolk and Western's army of powerful steam engines haul the vital resource of coal from the mountains of West Virginia and Kentucky to the great ports and factories of America's cities. Lifeline of a Nation Railroads form the backbone of America's transportation system during World War II, keeping troops, supplies and essential raw materials moving with record efficiency. The Big Train The New York Central Railroad, founded in 1853, makes the transition from major passenger line to he highly competitive world of freight, while remaining one of the premier transportation systems of the 19th and 20th centuries. 225,000 Mile Proving Ground The limits of railroad technology are tested and advanced aboard rolling laboratories, as the industry's research departments conduct mile after mile of rigorous cross-country tests. Bonus Feature: Steam Train Wrecks of the 1920's Disc 3 Railroads and Western Expansion (1854-1965) In this delightful color film, enjoy period artwork and photographs, along with footage of actual trains at work, as they reveal the story of the early years of American Railroads. Clear Signal Experience a day in the life of the Southern Pacific Railroad – this film takes you behind the scenes of one of America's transportation giants. The Nickel Plate Story Travel across the Midwest aboard the Nickel Plate Road's fleet of powerful steam engines as they haul millions of tons of freight across the heartland of America. The Milwaukee Road Here is your chance to get an insider's look into the daily operations of The Milwaukee Road, one of the last of the great transportation giants to reach the Northwest, offering services between Chicago, St. Paul and Seattle. End Of An Era Take a nostalgic look back at the last steam locomotives used in the Pacific Northwest. See these majestic ironhorses haul their final loads of timber along the scenic Grays Harbor Line. Bonus Feature: The B & O's 8,000 Mile Birthday Party

Specifications: Rating: Not Rated Number of Discs: 3 Run Time: 360 minutes Suggested Retail Price: $29.98

DVD Bonus Features: Railroading in the East 1897 – 1906: Thomas Edison's Early Steam Train Motion Pictures;Steam Train Wrecks of the 1920's;The B & O's 8,000 Mile Birthday Party

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