Military Trains DVD
Two World War II era sound films form the basis of this program. First the "Troop Train" a black and white vintage film shot about 1942 showing the formation of a train hauling an armored division. You will see everything from loading, to soldiers in Pullman berths, and steam train action. Next is "Hospital Train", which is a sound color film showing the returning wounded veterans at a west coast port, where they are transferred to a special hospital train to send them toward their homes. Also included is added 1974 footage of a German Tank Train powered by steam and 2006 footage with military diesel trains. 52 minutes.