Trains Unlimited - DVD

Trains Unlimited - Railway Marvels (History Channel)

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The steam engine was the most exciting invention of the Industrial Revolution, a remarkable discovery that promised to change the course of human history. But without rails to ride, it was useless. RAILWAY MARVELS tells the story of the race to build the railways that transformed America. Incredible footage and photos capture the struggles and triumphs, innovation and effort that combined to create the quarter million mile network of tracks that crossed the nation by 1920. From the backbreaking tunneling that spawned the legend of John Henry to the technical innovations and engineering breakthroughs that overcame nature's formidable obstacles, RAILWAY MARVELS introduces the people and inventions at the heart of the railroads' remarkable expansion. Stunning photos, expert interviews and footage of some of the most impressive engineering feats ever attempted make this a riveting look at the men and machines that changed America.

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Trains Unlimited - Great Train Disasters (History Channel)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

What century? 2 out of 5 stars.
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I thought Great Train Disasters but it wasn't, what a disappointment. A re-hash of train history in 50 mins with not a single modern disaster in sight. Barely made it into the 1900's. Why pay the price when you get whole box sets for a little more? Not good value for the dollar.

Editorial Review:

In the early days of the railroads: as robber barons rushed to lay more track than their rivals and the lure of commerce pushed the rails further into the wilderness: accidents were commonplace. In 1890 alone: over 6:000 people were killed and 35:000 injured in train accidents. Today: rail travel is much safer: but a surprising number of train trips still end in disaster. GREAT TRAIN DISASTERS is a riveting: disturbing journey through the dark side of rail travel. Period reports and photographs detail the many problems that dogged railroads in their infancy: from exploding boilers to washed-out track. See stunning footage of more modern accidents and their aftermath: and explore what can be done to make trains safer with officials and experts. And hear harrowing tales of disaster from those lucky enough to survive.

Trains Unlimited - Urban Trains (History Channel)

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On October 27, 1904, the mayor of New York City switched on the city's first subway car, unexpectedly took over the controls, and scared diplomats and dignitaries alike with his high-speed tour under Manhattan! Before World War I, Los Angeles had the greatest trolley system in the world, but it was intentionally dismantled by a holding company representing Firestone, Standard Oil and General Motors. URBAN TRAINS is an illuminating ride through the history of the trolleys, subways and light rail systems that serve America's cities. Go deep beneath New York to see how the city was literally turned inside-out to build the subways, and how the system grew into one of the world's largest and most successful. And in San Francisco, where Cable Cars were the only way to deal with that city's famous hills, the BART system points the way for the urban trains of the future. From the golden age of the trolley to the rebirth of light rail today, this is a comprehensive look at URBAN TRAINS.

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Trains Unlimited - Trans-Canadian Railway (History Channel)

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The golden spike of the Trans-Continental Railway was driven in 1869, linking America's coasts and paving the way for massive expansion of the young nation. Years later, the drama was replayed in Canada, and the vast expanses of the Canadian plains and western coast were finally accessible. THE TRANS-CANADIAN RAILWAY tells the remarkable story of one of the most important engineering projects in history. See dramatic footage of the work crews mostly manned by immigrant laborers as they forged their way across the wilderness, conquering the towering Rockies and the vast emptiness of the Plains. Historians reveal how the growth of Canada is inextricably tied to the history of the Canadian Pacific Railway, while contemporary accounts capture the hardships, struggles and eventual triumph of THE TRANS-CANADIAN RAILWAY.

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Trains Unlimited - Railroad Police (History Channel)

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This program traces 150 years of American history beginning with the gunfighters and Pinkertons who protected the trains from bandits like Jesse James and Butch Cassidy in the 19th century, through the early part of this century where tough "bulls" or "cinder-dicks" battled hoboes over thousands of miles of track, up to the present day where modern surveillance and detection techniques help safeguard America's railroads, employees and passengers.

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Trains Unlimited - Great Railroad Visionaries (History Channel)

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Railroads built America into a world power, making legendary figures out of entrepreneurial men. Meet the robber barons, engineers, and inventors who made transportation history in the "Gilded Age". And, ride the rails with some of the most loved and hated men of their age--financiers Vanderbilt, Gould, and Morgan.

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Trains Unlimited - The Wabash Cannonball (History Channel)

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