Great Trains Of America: Eastern Railroading

DVD, 160 minutes, GOLDHIL

This documentary explores the history of the great steam engine railroad lines that contributed to the growth of industry . Using interviews with experts and historians, as well as archival footage of many of the trains, this video presents a clear vision of the railroad's strong presence in the East. The New Hampshire Steam Railroad, the Strausburg Railroad, the Cass Scenic Railroad and the Illinois Railway Museum are all discussed and explored. Goldhil Video also produced Great Trains of America: Railroading in the West, a video that examines how the railroads helped connect the east and west coasts of the United States. ~ Ed Atkinson, Rovi. Interactive Full-Motion Menus, Scene Access, DVD-ROM Railroad Web links, American Passenger Train history, The Pacific Railroad Act and the Growth of America's Rail System, An insider's look at Commuter Train operations, At the Controls of Amtrak's EMD 103 "Super" Locomotive, The Future of American Passenger Trains, Special Digital Railroad Sound Selections.