Trains Unlimited

Episode 1

The American Streamliner

Mon, Apr 13, 1998 60 mins

Discover the history of streamlined passenger trains as they wowed the American public from the 1930's to the 1960's.

Episode 2

Urban Trains

Mon, Apr 20, 1998

The urban railroad systems came to respond to the needs of rapidly growing cities at the dawn of the 20th century, using different technological options: New York City', the subway; San Francisco, cable cars. The future points to light-rail technology.

Episode 3

The Locomotive

Mon, Apr 27, 1998

Episode 4

Pennsylvania Station: Manhattan Gateway

Mon, May 4, 1998

Episode 5

The Caboose

Mon, May 18, 1998

A caboose followed at the end of every freight train, and its design was improved to ensure better conditions, visibility and security for the conductor and brakeman. Their bright colors (red, yellow...) helped them to stay on the memory of the kids that saw them pass, or eventually stop for the conductor to perform some community service when he received a radio message for help.

Episode 6

The New York Central: The Water Level Route

Mon, Nov 24, 1997

Episode 7

The Circus Train

Mon, Jun 1, 1998

Circus spectacles were very popular, and had to move from town to town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, involving heavy logistics of people, animals, and equipment. Specialized circus trains fulfilled that particular need, as seen during a day in the life of a traveling show.

Episode 10

Great Railroad Visionaries

Mon, Jul 27, 1998