Movie: Altoona At Work

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    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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    1998-04-25

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    An Era of Steam

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