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American Experience S10E9 — Riding the Rails
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American Experience•Season 10•Episode 9

Riding the Rails

7.0/10 · 42 votesApr 13, 199855 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 10•−0.6 vs season avg

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During the Depression-era 1930's, tens of thousands of teenagers hopped freight trains in search of a better life elsewhere. What they found was a mixture of adventure, camaraderie, hardship and loneliness. The evocative stories of teen hoboes crisscrossing America during tough times.

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Episode Summary

"Riding the Rails" is episode 9 of American Experience season 10. It scored 7.0/10 from 42 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on April 13, 1998.

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