A Great Railroad at Work
A documentary outlining railroad work and the effects on the lives impacted by the iron horse
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A promotional documentary on the wartime daily passenger and freight operations of the New Haven Railroad which served Southern New England and was the rail link between Boston and New York City. This is a fascinating, in-depth look at what the great days of American railroading were all about. Highly recommended for rail fans, history buffs and casual viewers. Released in 1942. Complete print.
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- Director
- Jamison Handley (uncredited)
- Starring
- Lowell Thomas, Howard S. Palmer
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