The Association of American Railroads’ 1957 film, Mainline USA, produced and directed by Carl Dudley, represents a revision to an earlier film made in the 1940s. This film is an overview of the industry and its role in the U.S. The film provides a good general overview while featuring a number of shots of train engines and lines. The film concludes with scenes of American sporting events and places of education as it informs viewers of where railroad tax dollars go.

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