2013 • 60 min
70%
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.
Reality
Documentary
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First Air Date
11/16/2013
Status
Ended
Original Name
Railroad Alaska
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Seasons
3
Episodes
25
Language
EN
Production Companies
Windfall Films