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Episode 9

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 9

Season 1 Episode 109 | 27m 50s | CC

This episode features an in-depth look at The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad in Iowa.

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