“Modern Marvels”, 9pm CDT Wednesday 5/05.
The show is a repeat from 2006; this message is for those that have not yet seen the program.
I saw the episode when it came out, and I liked it. Thanks for the heads-up, I wanted to see it again for awhile now. Thanks!
If I remember the episode correctly, a lot has changed in 5 years. Cajon Pass is now triple-tracked, BNSF retired the SD40-2s. Obvouisly the industry’s tonnage & revenue numbers have changed.
However, it is a very good episode and will probably watch it.
BNSF still has lots of SD40-2s. The ones that were retired, to my knowledge, are original BN units under lease and these were returned - all other SD40-2s should still be earning their keep.
“57 channels and nuthin’ on.” Probably most of the world’s reaction. All that time has given a greater opportunity for niche market documentaries. How long until there is an all trains, all the time network?
Well that might be just a bit much but how about a channel called " Planes, Ships, and Trains"??
Trains all the time sounds great! How about something like c span but t span. Some dispatching stuff, derailments, specials, long trains, last trains, passenger…etc… I like it!
It would be nice if History Channel did a special mini-series on American Railroad Industry
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Early Beginnings/Growth
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Golden Age
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Decline
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Rebirth
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Modern Day/Rebuild