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.
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- EN
- First aired
- November 16, 2013
- Last aired
- January 2, 2016
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 25
Season 1
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Demetri Goritsas
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