SKU: WAR2

The three-volume Railroads in Wartime Series features an entertaining variety of classic films produced during World War II and the Korean War to showcase the importance of American Railroads.

VOLUME II presents Railroads and National Defense, produced during the Korean War. This full-color film highlights the building and moving of war materiel from coast to coast by rail, and includes stirring scenes of Milwaukee Road 4-8-4s and Erie-built diesels, CB&Q FTs, Great Northern steam power, plus Rio Grande, Katy and Seaboard diesels. Texas & Pacific 2-10-4 610, which became famous as a fantrip engine is shown in regular service.

A fascinating featurette describing the making of the war move, The Train, and two very rare Lionel train TV commercials are also included.