RockIsland Railroad


Title:
RockIsland Railroad

Description:
Purchase at -- www.greenfrog.com 'The Rock Island Line Was a Mighty Fine Line' Here was a railroad of song and legend. What was the Rock Island Railroad really like' You can see for yourself. This action DVD depicts the fast moving trains of the Rock Island from the 1950's into the 1970's. See the pulsating passenger and freight trains as they maintain the proud, dynamic heritage of a great Midwest railroad. See grand old diesel locomotives that no longer exist. This DVD shows the Rock Island's last years in the sun, because starting in 1965, the railroad lost money until it closed permanently in 1980. With this exciting video, you can relive those glory days of 'A Mighty Fine Line' Approx. Run Time 60 Minutes Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo

Author:
GreenFrogVideos

Tags:
trainvideo, railroad, trains, rockisland railroad, travel, 1950s,

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