History of the World's Fastest Trains

This unique production chronicles the global search for railroad speed, from the amazing breakthrough of Stephenson's "Rocket" to the incredible power of the first 100 mile per hour steam locomotive to the ultimate high-speed electric Tres Grande Vitesse(TGV). History fans and railroad enthusiasts alike will be fascinated by this story. In today's global economy railroads remain an essential part of commerce and the need for ever faster and more powerful trains will continue for years to come. This program presents an outstanding view of these fabulous machines and also looks ahead to the futuristic shapes and technologies that will take railroading into the next century.