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Episode 12

The 1830 introduction of the steam engine blazed a trail linking the East Coast to the West, transforming the United States and Canada into industrial powerhouses. Only a few steam engines remain operational today, painstakingly and lovingly preserved by a dedicated army of mostly volunteers scattered throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Episode 12

Season 1 Episode 112 | 25m 0s | CC

Continuing to profile the best rail journeys that New Zealand has to offer. The Overlander takes you through the North Island while The Trans Coastal winds down the eastern coast of the south; and the Trans Alpine rides across the Southern Alps. And experience the rugged terrain of the south island with the Taieri George railway. Part 2

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