| Directors: Alfred Behrens, Michael Kuball Creators: Alfred Behrens, Michael Kuball Genres: Television, Documentary Sub-Genres: Television, Documentary Studio: A&E Home Video Format: DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 08/28/2001 Release Year: 2001 Run Time: 1hr 20min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Edition: Box set MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages: English |
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  | Locomotion - The Amazing World of Trains Directors: Alfred Behrens, Michael Kuball Genres: Television, Documentary NR 2001 1hr 20min In 1825, transportation was revolutionized by a clumsy little locomotive in England that chugged along at 12 miles per hour. Within a few years, train tracks crisscrossed the planet. Locomotion hurtles down a track of disc... more » |
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