Synopsis

Railroads form the very foundation of American industry. A network of 170,000 miles of track stretches across the nation, transporting two quadrillion tons of freight annually. Yet, even the most vital systems are subject to time’s passage, including powerful locomotives weighing nearly 180 tons apiece. Their aging engine technology has rendered them obsolete, destined for the scrap yard where they will be dismantled and broken down. Valuable components must be carefully removed and sold on, whi