{"product_id":"trains-the-golden-age-of-trains-volume-2-mod-dvd-movie","title":"Trains - The Golden Age of Trains, Volume 2 (MOD) (DVD MOVIE)","description":"In the 1940s, due to gasoline and tire rationing, railroad travel was at its peak. Steam locomotives had been replaced by streamlined trains that hit record-breaking speeds. The wealthy were encouraged to take cross-country trips on the new diesel-powered passenger trains, while enjoying dining cars as elegant as any hotel.  Relive the days when train travel was not just a method of transportation, but an escape from the pressures of the workaday world in these six vintage short subjects. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIS IS MY RAILROAD (1947): \u003c\/b\u003eThe Southern Pacific produced this amazing film to demonstrate the sheer manpower it takes to transport passengers and freight across the country. The hardships faced by railroad workers are illustrated in this portrait of an occupation \"that's different than any other calling known to man...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW HORIZONS (1948): \u003c\/b\u003eIn this promotional film from the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, learn how the rail system acts as a bridge between the Old South of yesteryear and the modern heartland of today. Billed as \"The Route of Courteous Service\", Seaboard's luxurious passenger cars allowed commuters to catch a leisurely game of chess or dine like a king. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BIG TRAIN (1950): \u003c\/b\u003eAlfred E. Perlman, president of the New York Central Railroad, explains how the railroad has been integral to the economy of the United States since its inception. The film ends with Mr. Perlman warning of the dangers of large corporations taking over the transport industry. Unfortunately, his pleas fell on deaf ears, as the NYCR went bankrupt in 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEELS OF PROGRESS (1950): \u003c\/b\u003eBrought to you by the Rock Island Lines Railroad, this short showcases the new high-speed \"Rocket\" freight trains that are revolutionizing the railway system. The Rock Island Line was immortalized in a hit song of the same name popularized by Lonnie Donegan. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBIG TRAINS ROLLING (1955): \u003c\/b\u003eLittle Carol and Jimmy take a cross-country trip on the Santa Fe \u003ci\u003eSuper Chief\u003c\/i\u003e. Along the way, they learn how America and its railroad grew up together. Narrated by Art Gilmore, the voice behind countless movie trailers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAINLINE U.S.A. (1957): \u003c\/b\u003eDedicated to the railway workers of America, this film documents the indispensable role of the railroad in World War II and how it has contributed to the nation's economic growth ever since. Produced by the Association of American Railroads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"COLOR: #0000ff\"\u003eDVD Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Rated:  NR\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Runtime:  2 hours,  15 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Encoding: Region 1(US \u0026amp; Canada)\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Originally Released:  1\/1\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u0026gt;Label:  Alpha Video\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStarring: 0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"BORDER-BOTTOM: blue 3px solid; BORDER-LEFT: blue 3px solid; WIDTH: 675px; HEIGHT:140px; BORDER-TOP: blue 3px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: blue 3px solid\"\u003eThis product is made-on-demand by the manufacturer using DVD-R recordable media. Almost all DVD players can play DVD-Rs (except for some older models made before 2000) - please consult your owner's manual for formats compatible with your player. These DVD-Rs may not play on all computers or DVD player\/recorders. To address this, the manufacturer recommends viewing this product on a DVD player that does not have recording capability. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Alpha Video","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53382671270188,"sku":"089218764294","price":18.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6327\/4284\/files\/Trains---The-Golden-Age-of-Trains-Volume-2-MOD-DVD-MOVIE.jpg?v=1782481913","url":"https:\/\/www.margaritasvideostore.com\/products\/trains-the-golden-age-of-trains-volume-2-mod-dvd-movie","provider":"Margarita's Video Store LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}