In 1873, Andrew Hallidie utilized wire rope to run a Cable Car on the Clay Street hill in San Francisco. This film celebrates the 150 years of railroads in the City by the Golden Gate.

”Very highly recommended!”
- Railfan and Railroad Magazine

The finale of the halcyon days of one hundred years of steam is played out in front of our eyes, as though there is no end in sight. Yet within two years steam will be dead for all time on the Southern Pacific.

The fascinating history of the Western Pacific and steam operations begins with scenes of the fledgling railroad’s line, equipment and operations. The building of the Northern California Extension and postwar operations along the entire line are beautifully captured in color.

Rare footage spanning 50 years that details logging by railroad on the West Coast . VOLUME ONE covers the building of the railroad, felling, topping the spar tree, rigging, and the evolution of yarding.

Rare footage spanning 50 years that details logging by railroad on the West Coast .
VOLUME TWO covers challenges that faced railroad construction, including inclines, cableways, and powering snow.

In this program we pay tribute to some of the smaller more obscure operations in Northern California and Western Nevada that missed recognition, as well as their main line cousins.

An immersive viewing experience, paying tribute to some of the smaller, more obscure logging and mining operations — railroads public and private and often overlooked,