Mainline U.S.A.

Mechanistic portrait of the iron industry, with molten metal shaped into "pig-irons" before being reheated and pressed into steel rails.

A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing for those in search of introductory Utah history. Also valuable for persons seeking insight into the state as it would have looked during this time period. Especially informative for those desiring a window into the past for a view of how Utah was in the days of their pre-World War II progenitors living in the state. Those whose Utah ancestors were involved in mining, railroading, sugar beets, and other featured industries; featured towns, sights, recreational attractions, and industries may find this otherwise banal travelogue a quite valuable addition to their family history.

Production for the Seaboard Railroad company outlining their railroad activities in the 1940s and heading into the 1950s

Government film on the use of railroads in moving troops to support the war efort.

A film about the Southern Pacific Railroad and the men and women who keep the trains running.

A production of the association of American Railroads outlining the wonders of America's rail system.

The sory of the railroad's roll in getting beef to your local market

A production by Chevrolet from 1935 on safety around trains

Documentary on the evolution and introduction of modern coal burning locomotives on the Norfolk and Western Railway line.

A BFA Educational media production on western expansion via railroads and the role they played in the foundation of the Americas

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

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

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

The story of the most famous train in the world

A documentary on the passing of the steam locomotive as the primary means of transportation in the United States

Rock Island Railroad documentary on the role the railroad plays in making everyday life possible

A documentary outlining railroad work and the effects on the lives impacted by the iron horse

The tale of The California Zephyr, part of the Blackhawk Railroad Series

EB Films presents a documentary on the life of the freight train in America.

The story of the railroad man in his role in keeping the trains moving on the rails.