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The haunting whistle of a steam locomotive - childhood memories of trips on a downtown trolley - traveling in style in a "modern" streamliner - American history is the story of the railroads. Each year millions of visitors relive the romance of the rails as they visit famous tourist railroads and museums across the country.Climb aboard as Pentrex takes you on a tour of historic railroads from New York to West Virginia. See what it's like to ride behind a steam locomotive or a vintage diesel engine in its scenic setting. You'll thrill to the action and exhibits at these popular sites: - Green Mountain Railroad - Bellows Falls, VT
- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum - Washington, PA
- Adirondack Scenic Railroad -Thendara, NY
- New Jersey Museum of Transportation - Farmingdale, NJ
- Shore Line Trolley Museum - East Haven, CT
- Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - Cass, WV
- Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum - Baltimore, MD
- Seashore Trolley Museum - Kennebunkport, ME
- Western Maryland Scenic Railroad - Cumberland, MD
- Strasburg Railroad - Strasburg, PA
You'll get a close up look at each location's unique features, just as if you were there! Steam locomotives, diesel engines, electric trolleys, railcars, passenger cars, cabooses, and fabulous scenery - they're all there for your entertainment. (Each segment also includes addresses and phone numbers to obtain further information.) Enjoy an hour of railroading adventure with Great American Train Rides, Volume IV!60 Minutes
In Color with Live Audio and Narration
Packaged in Plain Wrap
Produced by Pentrex 1995
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