Railroad Movies

  • 1947
    The Power Behind the Nation

    The Power Behind the Nation

    The Power Behind the Nation

    01947HD

    A Documentary on the railways and their role in supporting the United States

    The Power Behind the Nation
  • 1940
    The Steam Locomotive

    The Steam Locomotive

    The Steam Locomotive

    01940HD

    A Santa Fe Railroad educational film on the steam locomotive in their role in industry and passenger travel.

    The Steam Locomotive
  • 1953
    The Nickel Plate Story

    The Nickel Plate Story

    The Nickel Plate Story

    01953HD

    The story of the independent railroad and its survival against the giants.

    The Nickel Plate Story
  • 1946
    Clear Track Ahead!

    Clear Track Ahead!

    Clear Track Ahead!

    01946HD

    A story of progress in railroad transportation

    Clear Track Ahead!
  • 1952
    Progress on the Rails

    Progress on the Rails

    Progress on the Rails

    01952HD

    A production from the Pennsylvania Railroad outlining the advancement of the country on the back of the locomotive.

    Progress on the Rails
  • 1955
    Opening a New Frontier

    Opening a New Frontier

    Opening a New Frontier

    01955HD

    A documentary outlining the railroad's roll in expanding the nation.

    Opening a New Frontier
  • 2024
    Autumn on the East Slope

    Autumn on the East Slope

    Autumn on the East Slope

    02024HD

    This is a perfect compilation of footage as you will see old SD40-2 helpers along with the new SD40E's, intermodal, freight, coal, and other various t...

    Autumn on the East Slope
  • 2002
    Challenger 3985

    Challenger 3985

    Challenger 3985

    02002HD

    Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. This 4-6-6-4 locomotive, built in 1943 still runs today...

    Challenger 3985
  • 1969
    Last Day of Angels Flight

    Last Day of Angels Flight

    Last Day of Angels Flight

    01969HD

    A short film by Robert Kirste about the Angels Flight Railway in Bunker Hill.

    Last Day of Angels Flight
  • 2006
    Hear That Train a Comin'

    Hear That Train a Comin'

    Hear That Train a Comin'

    02006HD

    Meet the crew of the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world. This colorful documentary is a behind...

    Hear That Train a Comin'