Train Set

from 99% Invisible Hosted by Martín Gonzalez, Vivian Le, Kurt Kohlstedt

The greatest mode of transportation is the funicular, which is a special kind of train pulled by a cable that runs up steep slopes. But trains are great even when they're not going up treacherous terrain. And in that spirit: here are some of the most ambitious, fascinating, and downright crazy trains that the world has ever seen. Train Set Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Some of the most ambitious, fascinating, and downright crazy trains that the world has ever seen.

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