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 Label: National Geographic Society Manufacturer: National Geographic Society Publication Date: 1964 Publisher: National Geographic Society Studio: National Geographic Society Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Average Rating:
 Rating: - Interesting and Educational!"Slow Train Through Vietnam's War" was the most interesting article. It tells of the 689-mile route from Saigon to Hue, under constant attack (300 in the last 12-months) as it hugs the coastline in route. At the head of the train were three flatbed cars loaded with ballast to detonate any pressure mines, thus avoiding damage to the engine. About 16 engines have been ruined so far this year, despite the trains carrying three armored cars and 30 guards. The route opened in 1936 and had carried ... Read More 
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