The 224-page book, published by Firecrown Media, traces the evolution of Amtrak's rolling stock, from its humble beginnings with worn-out "Heritage Fleet" passenger cars and aging diesel locomotives .

The crew over at 5MadMovieMakers put together the above video, which showcases the swerves and tricks of an old toy diesel train engine on a wooden track, and the results are stellar.

Currently, the DHR operates with 13 steam locomotives and seven diesel engines. The DHR, which began its historic journey on July 4, 1881, was declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1999, a status ...