"Within the Oval" - 1952 New York Central Railroad Historic Trains in America

Educational publicity newsreel made by the New York Central Railroad showing the activities of the railroad in the early 1950's. Trains with diesel, electric and steam locomotives are seen in operation as well as some behind the scenes activities. Naturally you'll see scenes of the famous named trains of the NYC such as the "20th Century Limited", "Commodore Vanderbilt" and "Pacemaker".

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Central_Railroad
The New York Central Railroad, known simply as the New York Central in its publicity, was a railroad operating in the Northeastern United States. Headquartered in New York, the railroad served most of the Northeast, including extensive trackage in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Massachusetts, plus additional trackage in the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The railroad primarily connected greater New York and Boston in the east with Chicago and St.Louis in the midwest along with the intermediate cities of Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Detroit. The NYC's Grand Central Terminal in New York City is one of its best known extant landmarks.

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[manthony1956]

This is a great video. I know it was intended as an promotional item, but I think there is a whole section of the general public that needs to see this. Maybe it would help them see the value of our great railroad system. I stop and enjoy the passing of trains. Most people just complain about the noise and delays at grade crossings.

[mplayer98]

great footage, horrible commentary

[PoetryETrain]

I hear that, thank you, this has been added to our playlists here and on facebook...

[mattstrains]

the trains films will from 1910's 1920's 1930's 1940's 1950's 1960's 1970's 1980's 1990's and 2000's

[ACLTony]

Amazing. Saddening to think of the state that the USA is in now.......and then watching this video showing what an incredibly prosperous, resourceful nation America once was. Our railroads were second to none!

[TheIronAirship]

The Great and Powerful New York Central System. Commodore Vanderbilt's Magic carpet made of steel.