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The Iron Horse in Schenectady: Locomotives for the World

The story of what once made Schenectady 'The City that Lights and Hauls the World.'

01/15/2001 | Rating NR

WMHT Specials

The Iron Horse in Schenectady: Locomotives for the World

Special | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

The story of what once made Schenectady 'The City that Lights and Hauls the World.'

Spanning the years 1831 to 1969, learn the story of the men, women & locomotives that once made Schenectady 'The City that Lights & Hauls the World.' Through extensive historical research & interviews with former ALCO employees & their families, we bring to life the rich visual history of the company & people who built original locomotives & how railroads connected one community to history.

01/15/2001 | Rating NR

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WMHT Specials is a local public television program presented by WMHT

WMHT Specials

The Iron Horse in Schenectady: Locomotives for the World

Special | 56m 48sVideo has Closed Captions

Spanning the years 1831 to 1969, learn the story of the men, women & locomotives that once made Schenectady 'The City that Lights & Hauls the World.' Through extensive historical research & interviews with former ALCO employees & their families, we bring to life the rich visual history of the company & people who built original locomotives & how railroads connected one community to history.

01/15/2001 | Rating NR

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