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Tracks Ahead is a television series about railroading, produced by Milwaukee Public Television for public television stations starting in 1990. The series examines all aspects...
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Season 1

  • Cleveland RTA
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    Cleveland RTA

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/25/1990

    Cleveland RTA (OH), Schulz HO Gauge layout (WI), Warther Carver (OH), Kughn Collection

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Why We Like Trains
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    Why We Like Trains

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/4/1990

    Why We Like Trains, Devine Garden layout (CA), Indianapolis Children's Museum (IN), Green Collection (WI)

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Northern Railcar
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    Northern Railcar

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/11/1990

    Norther Railcar Wheelshop (WI), Kelly N Gauge layout (WI), Railroader's Mem. Museum (PA), Artist Gil Reid

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Amtrak Chicago
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    Amtrak Chicago

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/1990

    Amtrak Chicago (IL), Nelson S Gauge layout (WI), Circus Trains, Wendell Murphy (WI)

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Traction Layout
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    Traction Layout

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/25/1990

    Schwab O Gauge layout (WI), Roadside America (PA), California State RR Museum (CA), Artist Russ Porter

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Chicago Elevated
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    Chicago Elevated

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/1/1990

    Chicago El (IL), Horwath HO Gauge layout (WI), Roaring Camp & Big Trees RR (CA), Jim Scribbins

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Moffat Tunnel
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    Moffat Tunnel

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/8/1990

    Moffat Tunnel (CO), Ozaukee Live Steam RR (WI), Train Collector's Museum (PA), Bob Baker

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Ward Kimbal
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    Ward Kimbal

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/1990

    Ward Kimball, Lorbecki HO Gauge layout (WI), Trolleyville (OH), Milwaukee Road Profile

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Walthers
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    Walthers

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/22/1990

    Wm. K. Walthers Mfg. (WI), Train Barn O Gauge layout (MI), Scenic Rail Dinner Train (WI), Don Heimberger

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Santa Fe Piggyback
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    Santa Fe Piggyback

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/29/1990

    Santa Fe Piggyback (IL), Milwaukee Model RR Club (WI), North Freedom Museum (WI), Chicago Northwestern Profile

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Lionel Corporation
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    Lionel Corporation

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/6/1990

    Lionel Corporation (MI), Cuyahoga Valley RR Club (OH), Milwaukee Zoo Train (WI), Railroad Artillery

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • TMER&L
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    TMER&L

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/13/1990

    TMER&L Profile (WI), Stan Roy O Gauge layout (IL), Pennsylvania RR Museum, Fallen Flags

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Minnesota Commercial
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    Minnesota Commercial

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/20/1990

    Minnesota Commercial RR (MN), MR&T HO Gauge layout (WI), MSI Chicago Oringinal layout (IL), T&M Publications

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown