America By Rail: The Heartland Trains Spectacular (2003)

Experience a journey across America on DVD! This film follows a coast-to-coast train trip from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco, utilizing Amtrak's Capitol Limited and California Zephyr routes. Viewpoints include Washington's capital, Ohio Amish farmlands, the Great Plains, the Rockies and Sierras, and the San Pablo Bay area before arriving in Oakland and San Francisco. The film features footage of several tourist railroads: Strasburg Railroad, Potomac Eagle, Western Maryland Scenic Railroad, Ohio Central, Boone & Scenic Valley, Omaha Zoo Railroad, Durango & Silverton, Heber Valley, Virginia & Truckee, Napa Valley Wine Train, Roaring Camp & Big Trees, and Santa Cruz Trees & Pacific. The film includes original music by Michael Lynch and authentic train sounds.