America's Historic Steam Railroads: Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad (VHS)

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America's Historic Steam Railroads: Cumbers & Toltec Scenic Railroad (VHS)

Ride the rails for fun and excitement for the whole family!

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• Number of tapes: 1
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Format: Color
• Languages: English

Since their invention, railroads have played a pivotal role in the industrial development of our world... and captured the imagination of its people. Nowhere was this more true than in America. Railroads were the backbone of the nation, and their stories are full of the folklore an legends of American history.

Today, children and adults of all ages continue to delight to the sights and sounds of these engineering marvels by visiting the many tourist railroads being maintained and operated around the country. America's Historic Steam Railroads takes viewers on unique and fascinating visits to the most popular steam locomotive-powered, historic railroads in the country. Scenic beauty, history and engineering accomplishments come together in America's Historic Steam Railroads.

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

From desert valley to Rocky Mountain passes the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a 64 mile journey of unparalleled beauty and magnificent steam action! It is the longest and highest narrow gauge steam railroad in America. Originally trackage of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, the line is now preserved as the finest remaining example of the vast network which connected commercial outposts in the Rocky Mountain region. The Cumbres & Toltec is now a Registered National Historic Site. 2-8-2 Baldwin steam locomotives do the heavy work of carrying passengers in restored coaches on a spectacular train adventure. All aboard for an exciting ride into history on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

1994 Iron Horse Video Production