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Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America.

Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.

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Great American Railroad Journeys: Series 1

Michael Portillo

John Comerford

Alison Kreps

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Great American Railroad Journeys: Series 1: Episode 5: Poughkeepsie to Albany

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Episode 5: Poughkeepsie to Albany

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Poughkeepsie to Albany

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Michael Portillo visits an all-female university, alma mater of Meryl Streep.

Michael Portillo rides the railroads of America. In Poughkeepsie in New York state, he visits a famous all-female university, alma mater of Meryl Streep.

Michael Portillo continues his railroad journey through New York state following his Appleton's Guide. Beginning in the city of Poughkeepsie, he visits a famous all-female university, alma mater of Jane Fonda and Meryl Streep. He discovers the tumultuous history of the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge and follows the train line up to the Catskill Mountains, admiring its picturesque scenery from an altogether different type of line - a zip wire.

Back on safe ground, he discovers that the dramatic landscape inspired artists of the Hudson River School. Arriving in New York's state capital, Albany, he samples a drop of Albany Ale before rubbing shoulders with the state senator.

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