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The Train Now Departing

The Train Now Departing

Description: Despite being phased-out by British rail networks in 1968, the steam train has resisted its bleak fate of becoming a mere museum exhibit, and fading into obscurity. This series charts their re-emergence following the end of the age of steam.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance, Documentary
Year Released: 1988
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 6
First episode air date: November 15, 1988
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