America's Railroads Volume 2: Flight of the Century

ID #: 
537
Film Type: 
documentary
Playing Time: 
48 min
Color or BW: 
Color and B&W
Description: 
This video discusses the 20th Century Limited, the only way to travel between Chicago and New York in the 1930's. Science Rides the High Iron: This film looks at the science behind the control systems, communications, data processing, integrated shipping, and automated freight yards of America's railroads.
Keywords: 
20th century, 20th century limited, railroads, trains, United States
Volume: 
vol 2