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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 2: Episode 2: St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri

St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri

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Episode 2: St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri

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BBC Two - Great American Railroad Journeys, Series 2, St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri

Michael begins this leg at the birthplace of a rural icon in Washington, Missouri.

Michael continues his journey west from St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri, following the tracks of European settlers in the 19th century.

Michael continues his American rail journey west from St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri, following the tracks of European settlers in the 19th century. He begins this leg at the birthplace of a rural icon in Washington, Missouri, where he attempts to craft a corn cob pipe.

In Hermann, Missouri, Michael tucks in to bratwurst as he discovers the descendants of German settlers in the town continue their traditions today. And in the Missouri state capital, Jefferson City, Michael finds an enormous fortified building that served as the jail for the entire Wild West.

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