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The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway

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  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: September 30, 2022
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 4
  • Networks: PBS
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Empire Builder: James J. Hill and The Great Northern Railway(2022)

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A 4-part documentary series capturing the compelling story of James J. Hill and the Great Northern Railway.

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4 episodes • 2022

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Episode OneSep 30, 20220.0
2Episode TwoOct 7, 20220.0
3Episode ThreeOct 14, 20220.0
4Episode FourOct 21, 20220.0

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