Railways [Image] - Set - [DVD]

The “Iron Horse” changed the face of transportation during the 19th century – and the railroad has retained a fascination for romantic travelers ever since. This deluxe 6-DVD set explores the enduring mystique of this dynamic yet contemplative means of seeing our planet. Feast your eyes on some of the engineering world’s greatest feats, barreling along tracks laid through the majestic Rockies, across the great deserts of Western Australia, and over the rolling green hills of Ireland. Learn about the technology that powered the train into the history books, and marvel at beautiful footage of the last great steam engines of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Featuring more than 21 hours’ worth of material, RAILWAYS captures every nuance of the train’s impact upon the human imagination. All aboard!Includes: The Vanishing Age of Steam: depicting the story of the steam engine from the 1920s through the 1960s and highlighting some of the greatest railway lines of the times. The History of American Railroad Travel: spotlighting America's great railroads and their epic role in U.S. history. The World's Greatest Rail Journeys: featuring 66 spectacular railways shot in high definition by some of the best videographers and railway enthusiasts in the world. Also features 24-page book "Putting America on Track": detailing the key role the locomotive played in American history.