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• Arkansas & Missouri Railroad- The last diesel locomotive rolled off the Alco assembly line in 1969, but the hills of Northwest Arkansas still echo the distinctive sound from Schenectady. Join us for a one-hour, ''up close and personal'' look at the people, places and machines of the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad. See Century 420s climbing the highest mountain grade between the Appalachians and the Rockies. Hear the throttle yanked into ''Run eight.'' Ride the cab of a smoking T-6 switcher kicking cars on a branch line. Visit the shops that keep the Alcos going strong, and take a ride into history aboard RS-1 #22 pulling a special passenger train just for us. 60 Minutes. Color. (Added: 2000-05-19 Rating: 1.00) Rate It

• Cottonbelt 819- The Cottonbelt 819 is the pride of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Here this great locomotive was lovingly restored and today it travels the rails once again to bring back memories of a bygone era. Travel from Pine Bluff to Tyler, TX on a three-day trip. Then sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the 819 as it travels to St. Louis, MO. This was a major excursion for the 819 and you will see it all - from the preparations before departure to the thrilling sight of the locomotive racing through farmlands on its trip. The Cottonbelt 819 truly is a national treasure! 30 Minutes. Color. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It

• Red Express: The Trans-Siberian Railroad- A Collectors Edition. Experience the longest train ride in the world. Russia's Trans-Siberian express travels across 6,000 miles and seven time zones to reveal one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Join the ride from Moscow to Vladivastok for a remarkable train ride- and a rare look at Russian life, the many faces of Russia, and share a rare glimpse of their vivid lives, memories, hopes and dreams. 50 minutes. Color. (Added: 2000-02-29 Rating: 0.00) Rate It