They Steamed To Glory

A documentary of the steam engine and its role in the Westward expansion of the United States, from its earliest beginnings in 1831, when the John Bull was brought from England, to the last run of a mainline steam locomotive in 1960. Shows historically important locomotives in action, such as the Tom Thumb, the William Mason and the Pioneer. Illustrates the development in design and increase in size and power of locomotives over the years., P: Preservation Material NT: Negative Track AC: Acetate B: 800' 16/8/9.5mm 16mm Color Sound 800 International Film Bureau
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A documentary of the steam engine and its role in the Westward expansion of the United States, from its earliest beginnings in 1831, when the John Bull was brought from England, to the last run of a mainline steam locomotive in 1960. Shows historically important locomotives in action, such as the Tom Thumb, the William Mason and the Pioneer. Illustrates the development in design and increase in size and power of locomotives over the years.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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