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GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: Trains Around North America

By Jennifer Robinson / Web Producer

Published June 20, 2014 at 9:04 AM PDT

The people featured in "Trains Around North America." Hosted by Grammy-winning musician and storyteller David Holt (center), "Trains Around North America" traces America's railroad history, telling the unforgettable stories of the continent's historic and scenic tourist railroads.

Airs Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

David Holt, Grammy-winning musician and storyteller.

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Hosted by Grammy-winning musician and storyteller David Holt, "Trains Around North America" traces America's railroad history, telling the unforgettable stories of the continent's historic and scenic tourist railroads. More than just a tour, these stories capture railroads as they defined the spirit of North America, creating a new industry and re-writing transportation history. The program transports viewers to a variety of railways - from quiet and relaxing trains featuring spectacular meals and views, to fast-paced trains full of glitz, glamour and movie stars.

Railroads featured in the program include: Lake Superior Railway Museum/ North Shore Scenic RR; Royal Canadian Pacific; Filmore and Western RR; Alberni Pacific Railway; Hiwassee River Rail Adventure; New Hope and Ivyland RR; Columbia Star Dinner Train; Western Maryland Scenic RR; Wilmington and Western RR; Grand Canyon RR; Saratoga & North Creek; Texas State RR; Rio Grande Scenic RR; Durbin and Greenbrier Valley Railroad; White Pass & Yukon; Great Smoky Mts RR; and Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train.

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GREAT SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEYS: Trains Around North America

Airs Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

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