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Hear That Train a Comin'

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.

46m2006

English

Crew and Cast

Storyline

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.

  • Nebraska Educational Television
  • Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Info

Status
Released
Released
13 June 2006
Runtime
46m

Production

Director
Bill Kelly
Studios
Nebraska Educational Television, Oregon Public Broadcasting
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English