In these vintage short films from the 1940s and '50s, the allure and convenience of train travel were emphasized to viewers coping with gasoline and tire rationing. From the difficult jobs of railroad workers to the rollout of exciting high-speed lines, these films provide fascinating glimpses back into history. Includes "This Is My Railroad" (1947), "New Horizons" (1948), "The Big Train" (1950), "Wheels of Progress" (1950), "Big Trains Rolling" (1955), and "Mainline U.S.A." (1957). 135 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
In these vintage short films from the 1940s and '50s, the allure and convenience of train travel were emphasized to viewers coping with gasoline and tire rationing. From the difficult jobs of railroad workers to the rollout of exciting high-speed lines, these films provide fascinating glimpses back into history. Includes "This Is My Railroad" (1947), "New Horizons" (1948), "The Big Train" (1950), "Wheels of Progress" (1950), "Big Trains Rolling" (1955), and "Mainline U.S.A." (1957). 135 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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