Great American Steam Locomotives Articulateds DVD (KAL16126)

Great American Steam Locomotives: Articulateds is a documentary that explores the era of the Articulated locomotives—the largest steam engines ever built. Born as slow-speed mountain haulers, these giants grew into mainline power for the nation’s big railroads, handling heavy drag freights, fast freights, and even occasional passenger service. The program traces their history and also looks at what remains in operation today, offering a comprehensive portrait of these railroad giants on American rails.

Highlights include profiles of the Baldwin-built Columbia River Belt Line Skookum—the first articulated locomotive; the Black Hill Central Railroad, one of America’s oldest tourist lines; and Western Maryland Scenic 1309, the last articulated built, which returned to service in 2020. It also features well-known machines such as Union Pacific Challenger 3985 and Big Boy 4014, among others. This DVD serves as a valuable resource for railroad history enthusiasts who want to understand the impact these engines had on American railroading.