 Great Trains of America: Eastern Railroading
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| Producer: Goldhil Home Media |
Since their invention, railroads have captured the imagination of people of all ages and played a pivotal role in the industrial development of our world. Nowhere was the effect greater than in America. Railroads grew into the backbone of the nation and their stories are full of the folklore and legends of American History. This extraordinary DVD presentation takes viewers to popular steam locomotive powered historic railroads featured on the PBS series America's Historic Steam Railroads.
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Long Island Railroad Massacre
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| Producer: A & E Entertainment |
The crime shocked the nation-but the bizarre trial that followed was one of the most peculiar events in the history of AMERICAN JUSTICE. Extensive footage of the bizarre court proceedings, news coverage of the tragic event and interviews with witnesses, attorneys and jurors make this the comprehensive account of one of the most shocking events of recent years.
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National Geographic's The Great Indian Railway
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| Producer: National Geographic |
A puffing steam train climbs into the Himalaya, a rolling rumble echoes over the holy waters of the Ganges, an astonishing five million commuters rush daily through the Bombay Victoria Terminus - join National Geographic as we journey on one of the world's largest railways. Since 1853, India's railway has been a unifying force. Not only did it physically link distant regions, it also connected the myriad of castes, languages, and religions that comprise India. It's a rich history, riding the sumptuous Palace on Wheels through Rajasthan or the "toy train" to Darjiing, but sadly, the age of steam is dying. At the Black Beauty contest, the beloved steam engines are admired for the last time. From the driver in the steaming locomotive to the station master in the sleepy village, from the family traveling to a wedding to the commuters in the large cities, this great institution reflects the country itself. Many are the faces, and varied are the stories, on THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY.
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Railway Marvels
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| Producer: A & E Entertainment |
" The steam engine was the most exciting invention of the Industrial Revolution, a remarkable discovery that promised to change the course of human history. But without rails to ride, it was useless. RAILWAY MARVELS tells the story of the race to build the railways that transformed America. Incredible footage and photos capture the struggles and triumphs, innovation and effort that combined to create the quarter million mile network of tracks that crossed the nation by 1920. From the backbreaking tunneling that spawned the legend of John Henry to the technical innovations and engineering breakthroughs that overcame nature's formidable obstacles, RAILWAY MARVELS introduces the people and inventions at the heart of the railroads' remarkable expansion.Stunning photos, expert interviews and footage of some of the most impressive engineering feats ever attempted make this a riveting look at the men and machines that changed America."
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The American Experience - Streamliners: America's lost trains
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| Producer: PBS Home Video |
On the morning of May 26, 1934, a shimmering silver locomotive pulled out of Denver's Union Station bound for Chicago. The Zephyr was unlike any train seen before. Known as a streamliner for its long, sleek look and powered by a revolutionary compact diesel engine, it could cover 1,015 miles in a record 15 hours. By the 1940s, fleets of streamliners crisscrossed the country, making the U.S. passenger rail system the envy of the world.
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The American Experience: The Orphan Trains
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| Producer: PBS Home Video |
In 1853, Charles Loring Brace, a young minister, was distressed by the huge numbers of homeless, ragged, hungry children prowling the streets of New York City. Through his newly-formed Children's Aid Society, he organized an ambitious rescue effort that, during a span of 75 years, sent over 150,000 orphans by trains to Christian homes in the country. Through poignant interviews with elderly survivors, period photos and century-old letters from children, this remarkable documentary tells of the successes and failures of a little-known resettlement program.
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Trains in War
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| Producer: A & E Entertainment |
TRAINS IN WAR is the definitive examination of how the great peacetime creation of the 19th century forever changed the way nations wage war. From the storied Civil War saga of The General to the trains that sent millions of Hitler's innocent victims to the death camps, explore the fascinating stories and varied missions of military trains. See rare footage of trains in action during the World Wars, and meet some of the men and women who kept them running, often under life threatening conditions.
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Trains Unlimited - The Circus Train
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| Producer: A & E Home Video |
THE CIRCUS TRAIN is a nostalgic look at a largely-vanished icon, from the specialized cars that carried the animals to the culture that grew up around the travelling circus. See how the train made it possible to do everything from set-up to take-down in a single day. Extensive footage captures the glory day of the circus trains, when they criss-crossed the nation bringing entertainment to big cities and out-of-the-way towns alike. Discover why they disappeared in 1956, and why the "Greatest Show on Earth" returned to the rails just four years later. Meet the folks who make the modern train go, and hear from veterans of the old-time travelling circuses.
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Trains Unlimited - The Presidential
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| Producer: A & E Home Video |
Before Air Force One, the vehicle most commonly associated with the president was the train. And even in the age of 747s, THE PRESIDENTIAL, as they are called in railway parlance, remains a vital tradition. Take to the rails for a fascinating exploration of the long history of these high-profile trains. From whistle-stop campaigns through the heartland to Abraham Lincoln's mournful final journey back to Illinois, THE PRESIDENTIAL relives the famous journeys and examines the intriguing relationship between the office, the vehicles and the people.
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