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Trains: Tracking Progress

Season 2 Episode 207 | 26m 43s

In the Season 2 finale, we ride the rails of history at the 150th Golden Spike anniversary. Gabe talks with descendants of Chinese railroad workers about their forgotten contributions to the Transcontinental Railroad, all while seeking to understand how the centuries-old technology keeps this country running today.

Aired: 04/07/20 | Expires: 04/07/26
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