The NRHS Film Archive

The National Railway Historical Society is undertaking a multi-year project to preserve and bring to the public it's entire collection of 8mm and 16mm films. Hundreds of hours of professionally-produced and personal films are in the vault, many of which haven't been seen since the 1960s -- these films offer a unique glimpse at transportation systems as well as industrial America between 1940 and 1980.

The original 8mm films have been scanned using a custom-built 2K scanner (technology that exceeds the resolution of the original 8mm film). Many of the films have been enhanced using computer software to reduce grain, increase sharpness and reduce camera shake. Old film enthusiasts, researchers and fans of post-war industrial history are invited to leave comments and help the NRHS record the stories shown in the films.