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Hear That Train a Comin'

2006-06-13 en 46m
Documentary
Meet the crew of the Union Pacific Challenger No. 3985, the largest and most powerful steam engine in the world. This colorful documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at the conductors, engineers and mechanics who keep this fickle train running, an engaging history of steam power, and a scenic tour the Great Plains -- from Cheyenne, Wyo., through Denver and across Nebraska to the Omaha headquarters of the Union Pacific.

Director

Bill Kelly

Producer

Bill Kelly

transportation railroad steam locomotive

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • Nebraska Educational Television
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting