American Experience S13E5 — Streamliners: America's Last Trains

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American Experience•Season 13•Episode 5

Streamliners: America's Last Trains

7.1/10 · 30 votesFeb 5, 200155 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 13•−0.7 vs season avg

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Recalling the stainless steel trains that crisscrossed the country in high style (and at speeds of greater than 100 mph) during the 1930s and '40s. The streamliners -- most notably the Union Pacific's "Little Zip" and the Burlington Railroad's Zephyr -- increased railroad ridership (and

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Episode Summary

"Streamliners: America's Last Trains" is episode 5 of American Experience season 13. It scored 7.1/10 from 30 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on February 5, 2001.

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