America's Railroads Volume 4: Power Behind the Nation

ID #: 
539
Film Type: 
documentary
Playing Time: 
50 min
Color or BW: 
Color and B&W
Description: 
This film takes a look at the Norfolk and Western, the last major railroad to use steam locomotives in regular freight and passenger train service. Clear Signal: The Southern Pacific Railroad produced this film detailing the precautions taken by the railroad to insure the safety of its railroad workers and the public.
Keywords: 
20th century, Norfolk and Western Railroad, railroad workers, Southern Pacific Railroad, steam locomotives, United States
Volume: 
vol 4