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In the 1950s, a gigantic train system comprising three separate train loads brought the main show to the big cities. The first train load consisted of 22 cars and had the tents and the workers to set them up; the second section comprised 28 cars and carried the ushers and sideshow workers; the third section had 19 sleeping cars for the performers.

to comprise comprendre, compter / load chargement / car ici, wagon / to set, set, set up monter, installer / usher placeur / sideshow attraction (foire) / performer artiste.