Taiwan’s Steam Engine Craze - The Railway Romances Ep2

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Climb aboard for a railway adventure as we learn how historic railroads and steam engines ushered in an important industrial era in Taiwan! Railroad travel has been a part of life in Taiwan since the Industrial Revolution. However, before passengers commonly traveled by rail, Taiwan’s railways played an essential role in the island’s sugar industry and created the first land route between the northern cities of Taipei and Keelung and southern cities like Kaohsiung. This powerful force unified the people of Taiwan, creating a larger sense of community on the island. Today, railroads have amassed many fans who are reviving the steam trains of the past. Engineers create model trains that are true-to-scale, functional replicas of actual steam engines. These trains bring back memories of a time when rail travel dominated the transportation landscape of Taiwan. Join in on the nostalgia and watch our host Andrew pilot "Your Royal Highness,” a real steam locomotive, through Taiwan’s natural landscape. Enjoy the majesty of this historic train as it traverses the well-preserved remnants of Taiwan’s vast railway system.

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The Railway Romances

This six-episode series introduces unique aspects of the Taiwanese railway. Jump aboard as host Andrew Chau reveals the often-overlooked romance of Taiwan’s railroad. From the beauty of the Western Trunk line to the famous TRA bentos, uncover some hidden railway secrets right here.