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Amtrak: The First 40 Years 1971-2011
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Documentary
Overview
America's Railroad℠ marks 40 years of service with this exclusive look inside the company. From the making and building of Amtrak to its plans for the future, this is the definitive story.
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Runtime
53 min
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Released
Original Language
English
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Peter A. Hansen
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