Shining Rails (1950)
A story of the backbone of America's transportation system - the railroad - this film traces the evolution of locomotive power from steam through electric and diesel-electric to the latest super-powered gas-turbine electric. Emphasis is given to the ways in which these developments have kept pace with the ever-growing demands of a nation that today virtually "lives out of box cars." The picture also offers a glimpse of the operational mechanics of the country's complex railway net¬works—accenting the many applications of electricity. The striking color and the non-technical, human-interest approach combine to give this picture high general-audience appeal.
Director: Richard Lyford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: August 20, 1950
Production: General Electric
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shining Rails about?
- A story of the backbone of America's transportation system - the railroad - this film traces the evolution of locomotive power from steam through electric and diesel-electric to the latest super-powered gas-turbine electric. Emphasis is given to the ways in which these developments have kept pace with the ever-growing demands of a nation that today virtually "lives out of box cars." The picture also offers a glimpse of the operational mechanics of the country's complex railway net¬works—accenting the many applications of electricity. The striking color and the non-technical, human-interest approach combine to give this picture high general-audience appeal.
- Who directed Shining Rails?
- Shining Rails was directed by Richard Lyford.
- How long is Shining Rails?
- Shining Rails has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Shining Rails?
- Shining Rails is a Documentary film.
- Where was Shining Rails produced?
- Shining Rails was produced in United States of America.