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Separated by a subcontinent, the Pondicherry Special and the Darjeeling-Himalayan Railway are nevertheless united. They both embody the fading grandeur of India's steam-engine era, when trains were ornate masterpieces and locomotives announced their coming with thrilling, vaporous song. This program examines India's "living museums" of steam-powered transit, which still draw throngs of passengers and admirers wherever they operate. Viewers encounter...
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This Universal newsreel focuses on two topics, as follows. Reel 1, Faced with the most serious labor stoppage in its history, the U.S. is hard hit by a strike of railroad men. Reel 2, In Nanking, U.S. Chief of Staff Eisenhower receives a gala welcome as he visits China's leader during his tour of U.S. Far Eastern bases. Later, in Tokyo, he meets General MacArthur and reviews an 8th Army parade.
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In this exciting collection of new Chuggington adventures, Koko is thrilled to be spending the day training with Daley the express courier. Together they pick up and deliver important packages all around Chuggington, frequenting the bustling docks where Skipper Stu is unloading and loading ships. Through one adventure after another, Koko and Skipper Stu both learn the importance of patience, paying careful attention to detail and, of course, teamwork....
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"Tracks Through Time" tells the story of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad's motivation to build the line in 1881 and captures the history through the years. "Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad" is the original movie of the romance and history of the railroad, documenting the 45 mile stretch of track, equipment and people. "Rebirth of a Locomotive" is a detailed documentary of the restoration of the Locomotive No. 482. "Back of Beyond" explores...
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Get ready, get set, go! When the best engines from around the world gather to compete in The Great Railway Show, Thomas is determined to find a way to represent Sodor. But he's left disappointed as Gordon is chosen to be the new "Shooting Star" for The Great Race. With Gordon and the other engines making the journey to compete, something suddenly goes terribly wrong, and Gordon is in danger!