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(Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak's long-distance trains exist.

A satirical look at the past and present of American passenger trains.

Trans Europa Express and Trans Europe Express, by Kraftwerk, 1977.

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(Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak's long-distance trains exist. With a trip on the Empire Builder to Seattle. A satirical look at the past and present of American passenger trains.

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(Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak's long-distance trains exist. A satirical look at the past and present of American passenger trains. Trans Europa Express and Trans Europe Express, by Kraftwerk, 1977.

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