America's Historic Steam Railroads: Grand Canyon Railway (VHS)

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America's Historic Steam Railroads: Grand Canyon Railway (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.

Grand Canyon Railway

Turn-of-the-century railroading lives along the beautiful 65 mile line of the Grand Canyon Railway. Originally opened in 1901 by the Santa Fe Railroad, the line was built to make the trip to the canyon as easy as possible and draw visitors to the spectacular sights of the west. Starting in historic Williams, Arizona this wonderful railroad takes passengers on a two-hour trip through pine forests and across small canyons and grassy plains right up to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. Historic depots, exquisitely restored passenger coaches, steam locomotives and the incredible sight of the canyon itself combine to make the Grand Canyon Railway a memorable experience for the whole family. 

1996 Iron Horse Video Production