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Through the Guide - 115 Minutes. Step back before Amtrak to watch the color and
individuality of U.S. passenger trains of 40 lines, presented in the order of the Official Guide.
Amtrak 20 - 95 Minutes. Continues the American passenger train story from 1971 to 1991,
with emphasis on early "Rainbow" consisits. Nationwide panorama, with a short quiz at end.
Amtrak 30 - 90 Minutes. The saga moves on, 1991 to 2001 action includes N.E.C. test trains
and ACELA; Northwest Talgos, Surfliner, and dozens of routes nationwide. Good survey!
Railscapes - 110 Minutes. 9,000-mile tour of America aboard Amtrak's best trains of 1991,
including visits to loco cab, diner kitchen, control tower and more. Capitol Limited, Empire
Builder, Desert Wind, Coast Starlight, California Zephyr and five more. Visit RAILFAIR 1991!
Broadway Limited - 100 Minutes. History of a great train, 1902 - 1995. See early history,
PRR improvements, 1952 celebration, first and final Amtrak runs. All eras included.
Auto Train - One Hour. Original 1972 version, then go for a ride in 1992. Ride an auto onto
the upper level of a carrier! GN full dome lounge, MILW diner dome were on this 46-car run.
Greenbrier Limited - One Hour. In 1991 American-European Express operated a New
York - Chicago train via the C&O route, and now you can sample this most luxurious train !
Sunset Transcon - 102 Minutes. Some history, then ride the press train New Orleans to
Maimi and the FIRST revenue run from Maimi to L.A. (April 4-7, 1993). + SW Chief, More !
Birth of a Viewliner - One Hour. Inside story of Amtrak's newest sleepers. Construction
at the old Pullman shops and completion at Hornell are viewed in detail, plus revenue testing.
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