Golden Age of Trains, The

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Golden Age of Trains, The

Synopsis: By the 1930s, the railway system had been hit hard by both the Great Depression and the increasing number of automobiles. The response was one of modernization. New streamlined trains, showcased at the 1933-34 World's Fair, 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.

Directed By:	Haford Kerbawy	Genre:	Classic / Documentary / Short
Cast:	Lowell Thomas, Howard S. Palmer, Cliff Hall, Pat Englund, James Gregory, Bill Kennedy	Year of Production:	1933

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Golden Age of Trains: Volume 1, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Jan-27-2015
Run Time: 116 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 2, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: May-26-2015
Run Time: 135 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 3, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Aug-30-2016
Run Time: 135 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 4, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Dec-20-2016
Run Time: 125 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 5, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Mar-7-2017
Run Time: 120 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 6, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Apr-11-2017
Run Time: 137 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 7, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: May-16-2017
Run Time: 115 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 8, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Jun-20-2017
Run Time: 105 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 9, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Aug-8-2017
Run Time: 110 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 10, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Oct-31-2017
Run Time: 98 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 11, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Feb-13-2018
Run Time: 137 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 12, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Jan-14-2020
Run Time: 132 minutes

Golden Age of Trains: Volume 13, The (DVD, Not Rated)

Region: Free
Released: Jul-5-2021
Run Time: 101 minutes

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* LegoGuy02 (Added movie on September 20, 2026)

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