When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam (2005)

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In the first half of the 20th century, America's railroads were radically transformed by the innovation of gargantuan steam locomotives. Pushed by the need to haul ever longer and heavier trains, the nation's locomotive works responded with the invention of awe-inspiring articulated engines. Delivering up to 7,500 horsepower, these steel behemoths could haul mile-long, 15,000-ton trains. In this riveting program, journey back to the golden age of steam for an up-close look at these legendary locomotives. See the Union Pacific's famed "Big Boy" in action and ride the rails of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western railways. Meet the men who drove engines like the Allegheny and Yellowstone, and visit the museums and yards where the largest steamers ever built remain preserved in time. THE HISTORY CHANNEL' proudly presents this rollicking retrospective, sure to set any rail fan's heart pounding

Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Production: History
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

train, steam locomotive

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam about?
In the first half of the 20th century, America's railroads were radically transformed by the innovation of gargantuan steam locomotives. Pushed by the need to haul ever longer and heavier trains, the nation's locomotive works responded with the invention of awe-inspiring articulated engines. Delivering up to 7,500 horsepower, these steel behemoths could haul mile-long, 15,000-ton trains. In this riveting program, journey back to the golden age of steam for an up-close look at these legendary locomotives. See the Union Pacific's famed "Big Boy" in action and ride the rails of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western railways. Meet the men who drove engines like the Allegheny and Yellowstone, and visit the museums and yards where the largest steamers ever built remain preserved in time. THE HISTORY CHANNEL' proudly presents this rollicking retrospective, sure to set any rail fan's heart pounding
How long is When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam?
When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam?
When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam is a History, Documentary film.
Where was When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam produced?
When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam was produced in United States of America.