The transcontinental railroad, explained. (Daniel Steiner) Why Amtrak's long-distance trains exist. With a trip on the Empire Builder to Seattle. (The Flying Moose) Where are American's trains? A satirical look at the past and present of American passenger trains. (Climate Town) Musical interlude: Trans Europa Express and Trans Europe Express, by Kraftwerk, 1977. The 1991 ... Continue reading "Sunday Movie: The Amtrak Compromise"