Basic Info
First Air: January 01, 2009
Status: Ended
Seasons & Episodes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Last Episode
Name: Episode 6
Season: 1, Episode: 6
Air Date: 2009-02-05
Runtime: 726 min
Daylight colors ; Coast daylight in the days of steam ; The California Zephyr ; Return of the General ; The freight train ; Science rides the high iron ; Railroad man
America's Railroads: The Steam Train Legacy
2009
1 seasons
6 episodes
Overview
These fun and fact-filled documentaries span the history and development of the railroad industry, from the building of the first trans-continental line to the height of steam engine operations during World War II and the eventual triumph of diesel over steam. Relive the thrill of riding the rails across the 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.
Genres
Documentary
