When Conrail took control of the bankrupt Penn Central in 1976, many believed it was doomed to the same fate. This video takes a candid look at the genesis of Conrail - a culmination of famous roads like Pennsylvania, New York Central, New Haven and Erie - and shows how it was able to revitalize railroading in the Northeast and make it profitable again. You'll see the men and machines that made it happen and marvel at the changes brought about. Color, 60 min. #0RV8595