Railroad Movies

  • 1952
    The California Zephyr

    The California Zephyr

    The California Zephyr

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    The tale of The California Zephyr, part of the Blackhawk Railroad Series

    The California Zephyr
  • 1970
    Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865

    Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865

    Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865

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    A BFA Educational media production on western expansion via railroads and the role they played in the foundation of the Americas

    Railroads and Western Expansion 1845-1865
  • 1960
    Beef Rings the Bell

    Beef Rings the Bell

    Beef Rings the Bell

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    The sory of the railroad's roll in getting beef to your local market

    Beef Rings the Bell
  • 1943
    Troop Train

    Troop Train

    Troop Train

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    Government film on the use of railroads in moving troops to support the war efort.

    Troop Train
  • 1948
    Desert Empire

    Desert Empire

    Desert Empire

    01948HD

    A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing...

    Desert Empire
  • 1950
    Wheels of Progress

    Wheels of Progress

    Wheels of Progress

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    Rock Island Railroad documentary on the role the railroad plays in making everyday life possible

    Wheels of Progress
  • 1940
    The Steam Locomotive

    The Steam Locomotive

    The Steam Locomotive

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    A Santa Fe Railroad educational film on the steam locomotive in their role in industry and passenger travel.

    The Steam Locomotive
  • 1953
    The Nickel Plate Story

    The Nickel Plate Story

    The Nickel Plate Story

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    The story of the independent railroad and its survival against the giants.

    The Nickel Plate Story
  • 1946
    Clear Track Ahead!

    Clear Track Ahead!

    Clear Track Ahead!

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    A story of progress in railroad transportation

    Clear Track Ahead!
  • 1954
    Wheels of Steel

    Wheels of Steel

    Wheels of Steel

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    Documentary on the railroads that drive the nation written and produced by Jackson Pokress.

    Wheels of Steel
  • 2016
    Tshiuetin

    Tshiuetin

    Tshiuetin

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    Take a breathtaking train a ride through Nothern Quebec and Labrador on Canada’s first First Nations-owned railway. Come for the celebration of...

    Tshiuetin
  • 1898
    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway

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    A hand-colored ride along the Bangor-Conwy-Colwyn Bay railroad filmed from an express train from the London and North Western Railway; Stations,...

    Panoramic View of Conway on the L. & N.W. Railway
  • 2017
    The Unreserved

    The Unreserved

    The Unreserved

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    The Unreserved is an inquiry into the lives of passengers who use the Unreserved Compartment, the cheapest way to travel across India on the Indian...

    The Unreserved
  • 1970
    Autumn on the East Slope

    Autumn on the East Slope

    Autumn on the East Slope

    01970HD

    This is a perfect compilation of footage as you will see old SD40-2 helpers along with the new SD40E's, intermodal, freight, coal, and other various...

    Autumn on the East Slope
  • 2002
    Challenger 3985

    Challenger 3985

    Challenger 3985

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    Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. This 4-6-6-4 locomotive, built in 1943 still runs...

    Challenger 3985
  • 1948
    Life Is Ours

    Life Is Ours

    Life Is Ours

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    Milan leaves his home and joins the "youth brigade", a group of young people who worked on a railway track. Tragedy strikes when Milan is injured...

    Life Is Ours
  • 2008
    Steam in the Autumn

    Steam in the Autumn

    Steam in the Autumn

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    The autumn season is a great time to see steam locomotives in action. There are usually several steam photo charters scattered around the country...

    Steam in the Autumn
  • 1940
    Cavalcade of San Francisco

    Cavalcade of San Francisco

    Cavalcade of San Francisco

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    This Traveltalk series short celebrates San Francisco, past and present.

    Cavalcade of San Francisco
  • 1955
    3rd Ave. El

    3rd Ave. El

    3rd Ave. El

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    Impressionistic picture of the Third Avenue Elevated Railway in Manhattan, New York City, before it was demolished. Preserved by the Academy Film...

    3rd Ave. El
  • 1992
    Goodbye, Trainmen

    Goodbye, Trainmen

    Goodbye, Trainmen

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    Small-town boys Vähy and Hapa are best friends who swear an eternal blood oath. As they grow up, however, their paths drift apart and they both...

    Goodbye, Trainmen