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Wheels of Progress - Rock Island Railroad
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | This film was produced by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (Rock Island) Railroad in 1950 to educate customers how their railroad operates and what services are offered as well as new innovations the railroad has incorporated. This film is a great capture of railroading at its finest with both steam and early diesel locomotive power shown. The Rock Island Railroad... Home of some of the fastest passenger trains in the US known as "The Rockets" that traveled up to 100mph out of Chicago. The 1950's looked promising for the railroad, but steadily the overall decline of both freight and passenger traffic by rail led to the decline of The Rock Island. Between 1975 and 1980, the Railroad went through three bankruptcies and finally ceased operations and was liquidated. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | History of Railroads k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos k12 preK-12 Miscellaneous History Topics History of Transportation History |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning |
| Time Required | PT10M0S |
| Education Level | Class III Class IV Class V Class VI Class VII Class VIII Class IX |
| Resource Type | Film |
| Subject | History |
