Plot — 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, 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 10 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 2 votes) |
Ridin' the Rails — FAQ
Is Ridin' the Rails worth watching? Ridin' the Rails holds a 8.0/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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 Sout
Who directed Ridin' the Rails? Directed by Jack Eaton.
Who is in the cast of Ridin' the Rails? It stars Ted Husing, Walt Disney.
Where can I stream Ridin' the Rails? Streaming availability for Ridin' the Rails is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Ridin' the Rails release? It released in 1951.
