Altoona At Work

Altoona At Work (1998)

April 25th, 19980h 27min

Documentary, Drama
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Overview

The largest railroad community in history at work making the Pennsylvania Railroad become the Standard Railroad of the World. Generations of Altoona shopmen and train crews created the extraordinary legacy this film brings to life.


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