Hear That Train a Comin'
2006•46m•Released
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
Languages
English
Studio
Nebraska Educational Television
Production
Company
Nebraska Educational Television
Company
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Producer
Bill Kelly
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