Ocean State Libraries

Catch an unforgettable glimpse into America's storied past as you ride the rails on these rolling museums of steam and steel. Focus on the history and mechanics of the engines themselves and a bit of local history.

"All aboard for 5 of the most fascinating rail journeys in the world. Austrian Rail Explorer: Marvel at spectacular scenery, historic cities and picturesque from Innsbruck to famous Grossglockner. German Rail Explorer: Nowhere else in Europe is there as much railway variety as Germany. The Rhine with its magnificent vistas from Plandamf, to the icy mountain summits. Tibetan Rail Explorer: Ride the newest Chinese train to Lhasa, capital of Tibet, and...

Catch an unforgettable glimpse into America's storied past as you ride the rails on these rolling museums of steam and steel. Focus on the history and mechanics of the engines themselves and a bit of local history.

"Beautifully shot by some of the best videographers in the United States, and incorporating never-before-seen footage from the 1920's, '30s, and '40s, the 3-DVD collection lays tracks for entertainment and enlightenment. All aboard for destinations on the steam shortlines of the South, the Baltimore & Ohio, the Grand Trunk and the Canadian Pacific! Marvel at the ingenious ways engineers have responded to the varied topographical and climatic conditions...

"Rolling through the majestic mountains of British Columbia, The Skeena--with its colorful locomotive and sleek dome car--offers train travelers a trip through the Canadian wilderness. Corss paths with amazin wildlife, including elk, moose, bears and schools of salmon. Explore the Columbia Ice Fields, almost 200 bridges, and the grandeur of the Canadian Rockies tallest mountain." --

Six classic rail journeys including The Denali Star and The Grand Canyon Railway.

Travels 13 of the most scenic tourist railways in the eastern United States. Also shows how the Great Smoky Mountains Railway staged the massive train wreck in the movie "The Fugitive," in a short clip entitled: "The making of the Fugitive train wreck."