Train 48
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Train 48 was a Canadian television soap opera, broadcast on Global or CH (depending on location) from 2003 to 2005.
The show was broadcast daily, and recorded the same day. It took place in a railway carriage of a GO Train returning from Toronto to one of the suburbs, and followed the lives of the characters through their interactions. Although major plotlines were written in advance, much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors. The same-day recording allowed for comments on topical news stories to be introduced. The show is believed to hold the record for most episodes of any Canadian dramatic series (over 300 at the end of April 2005).
Train 48 was based on the format of an Australian television programme called Going Home.
Guest stars on Train 48 included politician Sheila Copps, actor Scott Thompson, comedian Rick Green, and former MuchMusic personality Amanda Walsh.
Global cancelled the show on June 2, 2005; the final episode will air on July 1.
External links
- Canada.com page (http://www.canada.com/entertainment/features/train48/index.html)
- IMDB entry (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0362379/)
- Train 48 fan site (http://www.traingoes.com)