The Golden Age of Trains, Volume 4

Due to gasoline and tire rationing, railroad travel was at its peak in the 1940s. Steam locomotives were replaced with streamliners that could hit record-breaking speeds, and most of the work force got to work by train. But steam locomotives were still needed when it came to transporting goods and services. This collection of seven short subjects focuses on the history of train travel, while looking forward to the modernized future: "The Steam Locomotive," "Clear Track Ahead," "Rolling the Freight," "Progress on the Rails," "The Freight Train," "Wheels of Steel," and "End of an Era." 2 hrs. 5 min.