Railroad Alaska

First Air Date: 2013-11-16

Status: Ended

Rating: ⭐ 7/10 (8 votes)

Genres: Reality, Documentary

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.

Seasons: 3

Episodes: 25

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