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A fantastic two hour journey across America! Witness the ultimate railroad adventure... A rail trip from coast to coast across America's heartland with side trips to twelve of the most spectacular scenic tourist lines in operation! Your journey begins in Washington D.C., and heads west through the Amish countryside to Chicago on the "Capital Limited". Along the way, you'll enjoy all the sights and sounds of that famous trip. From Chicago, head west on the "California Zephyr" across the Mighty Mississippi and the Great Plains, before beginning the awesome climb over the Rockies and Sierras, and finally ending up in the beautiful San Francisco on the California coast. Extensive use of both trackside and in-cab shots keep the action and spectacular scenery moving along. Throughout the journey, stops are made at America's most famous historic steam lines, including: THE STRASBURG R/R, THE OHIO CENTRAL, DURANGO &SILVERTON, VIRGINIA &TRUCKEE, NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN, and seven other beautiful lines! Never before has a program included such a visually stunning mix of trains and music. A must see for rail fans, travel buffs, and the whole family alike. A masterpiece produced by award-winning documentary film makers Greg Scholl and Les Jarrett."
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