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Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003.
Language
English
Description
On Sir Topham Hatt's railway, it is really important for the engines to prove that they are responsible, reliable and really useful. Join Percy as he takes an "up close and personal" tour of Mr. Jolly's Chocolate Factory, help a famous singer make it to a concert on time, and enjoy the sound of Duncan's new whistle. (38 min.).
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story, John Lee, grandson to one of the many Chinese railroad laborers, envisions saving a Yosemite short-line train. With the help of long-time railroad employees, John makes it his mission to turn the railroad around, while courting a beautiful park guide.
Series
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
A young man pursues his murdered father's dream of the first transcontinental railroad, overcoming impossible odds, greedy officials, crooked Indians, and his father's killer to unite the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railways.
11) Montana combo
Publisher
Greg Scholl Video Productions
Pub. Date
c2006.
Language
English
Description
Burlington Northern's Marias Pass (1991): mainline route has the distinction of being the northern most crossing of the Rocky Mountains. You will see heavy mainline action with pushers on a variety of different trains. The scenery is magnificent and there are many tunnels, trestles, snowsheds and canyons.
Montana rails (1991): Features former Northern Pacific trackage which is now operated by Montana Rail Link. This coverage includes 2 days of chasing...
Publisher
Columbia River Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
p2007.
Language
English
Description
The Empire Builder: Welcome aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder, the legendary route between Chicago and Seattle. Originally completed in 1893 by Great Northern Railway founder James J. Hill, the track runs 2,200 miles across the vast prairies and magnificent mountains of Americas' Great Northwest. This film features breathtaking views and spectacular aerial shots, plus great behind-the-scenes action shots of the train, its engine room, cabins, and much...
Publisher
Columbia River Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
c2007.
Language
English
Description
The golden age: In this chapter, we look at classic American steam trains from the 1920s through the 1940s. Journey on such historic railroads as the Central Rainroad, the Reading Railroad, the Delaware and Hudson and the Ontario ans Western, as we explore the legacy of the golden age of steam.
The years of transition, part 1: The advent of the diesel locomotive transformed America's railroads. In this chapter, we look at steam during the transitional...
Publisher
Madacy Entertainment Group
Pub. Date
c1998.
Language
English
Description
Footage of steam trains originally captured on 16mm film in the 40's and 50's, featuring locomotives on the Union Pacific, Duluth Missable & Iron Range, and Norfolk & Western, including Union Pacific's 8444 and the last runs of Norfolk & Western's 1218.
18) Challenger 3985
Series
Publisher
Railway Productions
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
Follow Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985, "the world's largest operating steam locomotive" also called the "Challenger," in Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Illinois as she shows the public what big steam was really like. Highlights: visit the Cheyenne Steam Shop to see where 3985 is maintained; see some of the historical equipment still in the roundhouse; Follow the engine on its ferry move across Nebraska; enjoy her pulling an excursion...
Publisher
Railway Productions
Pub. Date
c2002.
Language
English
Description
Witness the ultimate railroading adventure: A rail trip from coast to coast across America's heartland with side trips to twelve of the most spectacular scenic tourist lines in operation. Historic and scenic train rides: Pennsylvania's Strasburg Railroad, the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, West Virginia's Potomac Eagle, the Ohio Central Railroad, Iowa's Boone & Scenic Valley, the Omaha Zoo Railroad, Colorado's Durango & Silverton, Utah's Heber...
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