Television star Michael Gross hosts this PBS documentary program which gives the history of the DAYLIGHT from 1937 to 1971. Recently discovered professional 16 MM color films provide viewers with brand new, strikingly beautiful images of one of Americas most famous streamlined, steam locomotive powered trains. Climb aboard the DAYLIGHT and and take a ride through California's most spectacular scenery. Ride through deep canyons, traverse a horseshoe curve and travel along the Pacific Ocean for 113 miles. There was no other rail journey in America that matched the DAYLIGHT route. We are proud to be offering this DVD version of this highly acclaimed television documentary about THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIN IN THE WORLD. This 56.46 minute program was produced by the noted railroad author and historian Richard W. Luckin.DAYLIGHT has been proclaimed as one of video producer Richard Luckin's finest pieces of work. His previous passenger train documentaries include SILVER THREAD THROUGH THE WEST: THE CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR and SUPER CHIEF SPEED - STYLE - SERVICE. These programs have won the following awards which include: Three Telly Awards for Excellence, Four Platinum Aurora Awards: Best of Show, Best of show Documentary-Travel, Best of Show Documentary-Historical Event, Cincinnati Film Festival: Honorable Mention.
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