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The Freedom railway

United Kingdom, 1974
film

Looks at the Tan-Zam Railway (known locally as the Freedom Railway) which the Chinese have helped to build in Africa. 14,000 Chinese, working day and night wi..

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Spirit of the railway

Australia, 1998
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Death railway (Captioned)

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Death railway

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The Railwaymen

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Death railway

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This is China

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China: The Long March

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Steam across the mountains: the story of the Zig Zag Railway

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Steel road across a continent

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The African trade

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Great railway journeys. Series 4. Vol. 1

United Kingdom, 2000
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China: times of silk and gold (TEFC)

United Kingdom, 1973
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Native Africa

United States, 1935
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Travelling in China: Through the Open Door

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Tanzania: of people and a vision

United States, 1972
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The Sea prisoners = Hai yue

China, 1981
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Bataille du Rail

France, 1945
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