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The Golden $ Age of Trains
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“Classic American Trains” Metal Sign
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Made in the USA.
This steel sign salutes a diverse selection of American trains. Includes mounting holes. 15"x 12". #401475 $24.95
This acclaimed series offers a variety of exciting programs beginning in the 1930s through the transition years of the 1950s and ’60s. Each volume contains six short vintage films. B&W and color.
American Railroad Expansion & History
Vol. 1 – Follow the many
This DVD examines the American railroad system. You’ll meet the minds behind the westward expansion and trace the development of rail travel in America from 1800 to the end of the steam era, beginning with the first movements west to the crossing of the Mississippi River and the need for time zones, the difficulty laying lines through the Rocky Mountains, the connection of the coasts, and the last days of steam. B&W and color, 1 hr. 17 min. #RV2197 $17.95
innovations and luxuries of trains from the 1930s through the 1950s. 1 hr. 56 min. #RV9730
Vol. 2 – Includes films
released by Southern Pacific, Seaboard Air Line, New York Central, Rock Island, and Santa Fe. 2 hrs. 15 min.
#402288 Vol. 3 – See a Norfolk &
Digitally recorded, these CDs bring the sounds $ of yesteryear to life! 14.95 each
Western film on how coal powered America and witness a young engineer earn his stripes on the Milwaukee Road. 2 hrs. 37 min.
Volume 1 – Enjoy western railroading with UP’s Challenger #3985, SP’s Daylight #4449, and Cumbres & Toltec steamers. You’ll even hear some FP9s! 58 minutes. #RA0011
#402289 Vol. 4 – Enjoy footage along
Volume 2 – This volume features NS’ 2-6-6-4
the Santa Fe in the early 1940s, and see how freight trains are assembled, inspected, and scheduled. 2 hrs. 5 min.
Class A #1218, N&W’s 4-8-4 #611, and the venerable 2-8-2 #4501 recorded in 1957! 57 minutes. #RA0012
Volume 3 – Featuring Canadian whistles and exhaust sounds echoing off the mountains and trees, you’ll hear Royal Hudson 4-6-4 #2860, exCanadian National 4-8-2 “Bullet-Nosed Betty” #6060 and more! 52 minutes. #RA0027
#402744
Vol. 5 – This volume explains
how locomotives were essential to our economy’s growth. 2 hours. #402745
Volume 4 – You’ll enjoy heavy-duty mainline steam power – dual 4-8-4 Northerns, a 2-6-6-4 Mallet, and a 4-6-6-4 Challenger traveling over Archer Hill. 57 minutes. #RA0028
Vol. 6 – Take a look at the 1940s
through the 50s and how they were the most prosperous decades for railroad travel. 2 hrs. 17 min. #403483
Buy Three – Get the Fourth FREE! $ All 4 CDs: #408206
39.80
Vol. 7 – Learn why these diesel-powered passenger
#403484 Vol. 8 – Explore the modern age of streamliners and the solution to the increasing number of automobiles. 1 hr. 45 min. #405276 Vol. 9 – Steam locomotives transported goods and services at a low
locomotives were the way to go! 1 hr. 55 min.
cost, and the job of railroad men was dangerous at times. 1 hr. 50 min.
#405277 Vol. 10 – The railway system peaked during the 1940s and ‘50s, including the demand for faster and inexpensive transportation. 1 hr. 38 min. #405278
Vol. 11 – Experience the vast expansion of railroads in the West and the B&O’s 8,000-mile celebration. 2 hrs. 17 min. #405279 Vol. 12 – Post-World War II Buy The Golden Age of Trains growth allowed America's DVD Package – Save $20! railway system to modernize. #405280 2 hrs. 12 min. Separately: $119.40 $ #408411
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Hobo Signs and Symbols
The hobos of early 20th century America communicated through a basic system of marks and symbols to provide information to their fellow Knights of the Road. Now, through these interpretive collectibles, you can learn $ their language and gain new insight into this unique way of life! 9.95 each Sign – 12"x 10" white-gloss aluminum sign includes mounting holes. #R08201 Mug – 11 oz. ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. #R66296
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