This collection of rare, full-color technical films documenting the development and operation of diesel locomotives includes the mid-1950s AAR film, Mainline U.S.A., which chronicles the progress of American railroads from early steam power to modern diesels; a GE training film on starting and operating a Southern Pacific Dash 9-44CW; the Burlington Northern film, Portrait of a Railroad, which shows you how grain and other commodities are moved from farm to market; the Union Pacific film, North American Cab , which showcases the SD60; and the Burlington Northern safety film, Path of a Giant. 1 hr. 37 min.
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