Series
Railroad Alaska
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.
Overview
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life sustaining supplies. From controlled avalanches to prevent catastrophe, to fascinating characters, like Jim James, the one-handed handy man, learn what it takes to keep this train on track.
Cast
- Demetri GoritsasNarrator
Similar series
The 800 Million Pound Railway Station
The Railway: Keeping Britain On Track
Around the World by Train With Tony Robinson
Roman Empire by Train with Alice Roberts
InterCity 125: The Train That Saved Britain's Railways
Deadliest Catch
Tunnelbanan
Great British Railway Journeys
Alaska: The Last Frontier
Edge of Alaska