Four of the nation’s largest steam locomotives met at Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri in 1990 for the NRHS convention. On hand were Cotton Belt 819, Frisco 1522, Norfolk & Western 1218, and Union Pacific 844.

At one time, electrified freight interurbans operated throughout the United States. In the late 1990s, just three remained in service.

The Joint Line is an action-filled mainline with a colorful past. The Denver & Rio Grande and the Santa Fe built parallel tracks between Denver and Pueblo in the mid 1880s. During WW1, the US Government forced “joint” operations, and the scheme stayed.

Step back to the 1930s-1950s to experience one of the largest interurban railroads in the country. The Illinois Terminal Railroad was a significant provider of passenger and freight service for central Illinois, with Springfield as its hub.

Two shows on one DVD! ‘steam to Huntington” showcases 1225, 765 and 1218 on their way to the NRHS Convention while “Huntington Steam Celebration” gives us action at the convention.

Five promotional films feature both steam and early diesel power in rare glimpses of an earlier time. These advertising films promoted the value railroads played in the public’s daily lives.

From the Pentrex archives comes a stunning collection of five films produced during the 1940s and 1950s by the Association of American Railroads.

One of the most exciting tourist railroads in the United States is the Grand Canyon Railway located in northern Arizona.

Railroads powered entirely by Alco diesel locomotives are few in number. The Green Bay & Western Railroad had a total of sixteen operating Alco’s when this show was filmed in 1992.

American history is the story of the railroads. And all across the country, millions thrill to our heritage each year as they visit America’s excursion railroads and museums. 2 disc set.