S13·E5 Streamliners: America's Last Trains
- Episode
- Season 13, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 5, 2001
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
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 profits) dramatically, led to a sleek-is-chic design revolution and even offered a measure of psychological uplift during the Depression.
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When did Season 13 Episode 5 of American Experience air?
Season 13, Episode 5 ('Streamliners: America's Last Trains') originally aired on February 5, 2001.
How long is Season 13 Episode 5 ('Streamliners: America's Last Trains')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 13 Episode 5?
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 profits) dra...
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