America's Railroads Volume 5: Lifetime of a Nation

ID #: 
540
Film Type: 
documentary
Playing Time: 
53 min
Color or BW: 
Color and B&W
Description: 
The Association of American Railroads produced this film during World War II when the railroads became indispensable assets to both the military and civilian economy. The Freight Train: This film follows the Fast Freight #40 on its journey from Kansas City to Chicago. Snow on the Run: The Southern Pacific Railway presents this beautifully filmed color production detailing the lives of the snow movers on the high mountain passes of the SP lines.
Keywords: 
20th century, freight trains, railroads, Southern Pacific Railway, trains, United States
Volume: 
vol 5