Ridin' the Rails
Originally released in 1951. Ridin' the Rails is a documentary film. directed by Jack Eaton. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ted Husing and Walt Disney
Synopsis
Ridin' the Rails is a 1951 short documentary film directed by Jack Eaton. This is a Grantland Rice Sportscope from Paramount about hobbyists building steam locomotives, scaled one inch to the foot, by members of the Southern California branch of the Live Steam Model Locomotives Club. The models are powerful enough for the hobbyists to ride over the expensive-and-expansive tracks they also build to scale. Many of these models are perfect working replicas of of the locomotives used on the United States railway system. This short features Walt Disney, one of the experts on model-train building, working on his scaled-down 'Diamond Slacker", and taking kids to ride on his elaborate miniature system. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridin' the Rails about?
Ridin' the Rails is a 1951 short documentary film directed by Jack Eaton. This is a Grantland Rice Sportscope from Paramount about hobbyists building steam locomotives, scaled one inch to the foot,...
Who directed Ridin' the Rails?
Ridin' the Rails was directed by Jack Eaton.
How long is Ridin' the Rails?
Ridin' the Rails has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Ridin' the Rails released?
Ridin' the Rails was released on November 2, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ridin' the Rails?
The main cast of Ridin' the Rails includes Ted Husing, Walt Disney.