Trains Unlimited (1997) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Trains Unlimited online in HD.
Trains Unlimited — Storyline
A series about the history of railroads
Cast & Crew
Trains Unlimited — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1997-10-20 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 27 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | History |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 10/10 (1 votes) |
Trains Unlimited — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Trains in War (1997-10-20)
- E2: Steam Trains (1997-10-27) — You get to know how a steam loco works, how steam technology grew, evolved, battled with diesel and electrics, and eventually (almost) died out. You also learn more about the great
- E3: The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe (1997-11-03) — Relive the history of one of America's most famous railroads – the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe – from the late 1860s until the mid-1990s.
- E4: Built for Speed (1997-11-10) — Various means of locomotion, including animal inventions that helped steam trains run faster famous fast steam trains streamlining turned to to bring back passengers during the Dep
- E5: When Giants Roamed: The Golden Age of Steam (1997-12-01) — The history of the Steam Locomotives.
- E6: Trans Canadian Railway (1997-12-08) — The country's railroad industry also developed northwards, with the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
- E7: The Wabash Cannonball (1997-12-15) — It is one of the most famous names in railroading, but the story of the Wabash line is much more than the tale of one fast train. The Wabash was built and broken by John Jay Gould,
- E8: Model Railroads (1997-12-22) — The hobby of model railroading has a history as rich and colorful as its real-life counterparts. Discover the story behind such famous toy train makers as Ives Toy Company, Germany
- E9: Railway Marvels (1997-12-29) — The episode covered, stone arch bridges, some are still in service and outlasted iron bridges. The one arch Carrolton Viaduct (1829) is the oldest in the U.S., and the 8 arch Thoma
- E10: Power & Speed: Diesel Locomotives (1998-01-05) — In the 1920s, locomotives using diesel engines replaced steam as the primary power source on the railroads, and the decoration of the engines became more elaborate.
- E11: Great Train Robberies (1998-01-12)
- E12: Great Train Disasters (1998-01-19) — Early causes of train accidents. Accidents covered: Andover, MA., Jan. 6, 1853, Boston and Maine, broke a wheel. Franklin Pierce in route to inauguration reported as one of three f
- E13: Stokin' the Fire: What Makes Trains Go (1998-01-26) — Rails as an alternative to sea or overland travel Early locomotives lead in to the 4-4-0 "American" type locomotive Land grants for railroad building started with the Illinois Cent
- E14: Episode 14 (1998-02-02)
Season 2
- E1: The American Streamliner (1998-04-13) — Discover the history of streamlined passenger trains as they wowed the American public from the 1930s to the 1960s.
- E2: Urban Trains (1998-04-20) — The urban railroad systems came to respond to the needs of rapidly growing cities at the dawn of the 20th century, using different technological options: New York City, the subway;
- E3: The Locomotive (1998-04-27)
- E4: Pennsylvania Station: Manhattan Gateway (1998-05-04)
- E5: The Caboose (1998-05-11) — A caboose followed at the end of every freight train, and its design was improved to ensure better conditions, visibility and security for the conductor and brakeman. Their bright
- E6: The New York Central: The Water Level Route (1998-05-18)
- E7: The Circus Train (1998-06-01) — Circus spectacles were very popular, and had to move from town to town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, involving heavy logistics of people, animals, and equipment. S
- E8: Great Railroad Visionaries (1998-06-08)
- E9: The Engineers (1998-06-15) — Go inside the cab to learn what it takes to be a "captain of the rails" in this revealing look at the life of engineers.
- E10: Presidential Trains (1998-06-22)
- E11: Railroad Police: From the Pinkertons to the Present (1998-06-29) — The Pinkerton detectives protected trains from robbers, and strong men were also hired by the railroads to evict penniless people from taking the train without a ticket. From those
- E12: The Pullman Palace Cars (1998-07-06)
- E13: Toy Trains (1998-07-13) — Model railroads from the earliest steam-powered 19th century to the mid-20th century electric trains were a fascination to kids always – but mainly an elaborate toy for hard-core a
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Trains Unlimited have? 2 season(s) with 27 episodes.
Where can I watch Trains Unlimited? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
