America's Railroads: The Steam Train Legacy [6 Discs]

MOVIE DESCRIPTION:

All aboard!-for a wonderful rail journey to a past era when steam trains dominated every facet of the transportation industry. This comprehensive documentary series explores the history and legacy of the grand steam train and along with 10 bonus features, the set includes 32 episodes on 6 DVDs. 2001-07/color-b&w/12 hrs., 8 min/NR/fullscreen.

DVD FEATURES:

• Region: All
• Number of Discs: 6
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 (Pre-1954 Standard)
• Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
• Screen: Color
• Features:
  • Disc 1:
  • Railroading in the east 1897-1906: Thomas Edison's Early steam train motion pictures
  • Disc 2:
  • Steam train wrecks of the 1920s
  • Disc 3:
  • The b & o's 8,000 mile birthday party
  • Disc 4:
  • Steam locomotives in action: Sherman Hill on the union pacific
  • Norfolk and western
  • Disc 5:
  • Iron horse centennial
  • Steam locomotives in action: the Delaware and Hudson
  • Disc 6:
  • Steam locomotives in action, east broad top, on the Pennsylvania