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8 Episodes 1997 - 1998
Episode 1
Mon, Apr 13, 199860 mins
Discover the history of streamlined passenger trains as they wowed the American public from the 1930's to the 1960's.
Episode 2
Mon, Apr 20, 1998
The urban railroad systems came to respond to the needs of rapidly growing cities at the dawn of the 20th century, using different technological options: New York City', the subway; San Francisco, cable cars. The future points to light-rail technology.
Episode 3
Mon, Apr 27, 1998
Episode 4
Mon, May 4, 1998
Episode 5
Mon, May 18, 1998
A caboose followed at the end of every freight train, and its design was improved to ensure better conditions, visibility and security for the conductor and brakeman. Their bright colors (red, yellow...) helped them to stay on the memory of the kids that saw them pass, or eventually stop for the conductor to perform some community service when he received a radio message for help.
Episode 6
Mon, Nov 24, 1997
Episode 7
Mon, Jun 1, 1998
Circus spectacles were very popular, and had to move from town to town during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, involving heavy logistics of people, animals, and equipment. Specialized circus trains fulfilled that particular need, as seen during a day in the life of a traveling show.
Episode 10
Mon, Jul 27, 1998