The Pacific Electric Railway – once the largest interurban railway in the nation – and the unique streetcars of the Los Angeles Transit Lines exist now only in memory and on film (and now DVD!).

Santa Fe’s line across the summit of Raton Pass in northern New Mexico is the railroad’s highest mountain pass and one of its most challenging.

Savor images of Conrail action across the Pittsburgh Line – the very soul of this once mighty transportation giant as captured during the late 1990s when Conbrail was king!

For 125 years, the Pennsylvania Railroad was the leader of its industry and proudly called itself the Standard Railroad of the World. Here are two outstanding productions about the Pennsy.

For nearly 47 years, the Southern Pacific Railroad relied upon its massive AC-type “Cab Forward” steam locomotives to haul freight and passenger trains throughout California and neighboring states.

The NYC hired cinematographer Fred Beach to produce a number of public relations and employee training films. Mr. Beach went trackside between 1941 and 1954 to record the many activities of this iconic railroad.

Here is a priceless collection of vintage films that highlight the style and efficiency of the mighty New York Central Railroad.