

The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel
The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel examines the golden age of America’s passenger railroads, traveling across the United States on legendary trains of the East, South, and West. Featuring routes such as the New York Central, Pennsylvania, B&O, Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis, Atlantic Coast Line, Rio Grande, Santa Fe, and Union Pacific, the documentary also explores the difficult transition years of the 1960s and 1970s as America’s great passenger trains made their final journeys.
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The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel (2007) is a documentary, history film. The film has not yet gathered many viewer ratings. The film runs 4h 28min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel runs 268 minutes (4h 28min).
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The History of American Railroads: The Era of Diesel was released in 2007.
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