The Union Pacific Railroad produced its classic documentary film Last of the Giants in 1959 as a fitting tribute to the world's largest steam locomotives-the Big Boys. UP cameramen filmed the Big Boys over a three-year period, which Pentrex re-released in 1992. It ran for a total of just 23 minutes, leaving hours of unused footage that was set aside for many years.
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In the first half of the 20th century, America's railroads were radically transformed by the innovation of gargantuan steam locomotives. Pushed by...
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A gleaming giant of steam and its cute Lilliputian cousin are an even match in this newsreel battle of the trains.
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Enjoy the romance of railroads as you ride on the Orient Express, climb the Andes, cross the U.S. on the Salad Bowl Express, and meet the Hobo King,...
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In August of 2002, former Santa Fe steam locomotive 3751 returned to the rails for a thrilling excursion from Los Angeles to Williams, Arizona and...
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For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout...
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Documentary on the evolution and introduction of modern coal burning locomotives on the Norfolk and Western Railway line.
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A Union Pacific production outlining the Big Boy locomotive and the history of the last great steam engine to rule the rails
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A documentary on the passing of the steam locomotive as the primary means of transportation in the United States
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Built in 1923, the Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to run at 100 miles an hour and to star in its own feature film. This is the untold...
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"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss....
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A short documentary profiling the restoration and anniversary exhibition of the titular 4-4-0 steam locomotive, undertaken in honor of the Centennial...