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202245 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

World's Greatest Train Journeys from Above

202245 minPGdocumentary

9.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Extraordinary railroads are followed through aerial photography, focusing on the engineering challenges faced across spectacular scenery.

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Extraordinary railroads are followed through aerial photography, focusing on the engineering challenges faced across spectacular scenery.

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With a focus on engineering challenges, we'll follow extraordinary railroads across spectacular scenery, through the lens of aerial photography.

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