At continent’s edge, a rail epic concludes, pursued by tank cars

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By Heather SmithSep 18, 2014, 3:50 pm30 pts
Earlier this month, I moved cross-country using Amtrak. This is part three of the story. Part one is here, part two is here, and part three is here. Things I have learned while riding on Amtrak: That if your old buddy Ferdinand Marcos invites you to come take a position in his political administration in the…

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