Railroad Alaska
Railroad Alaska
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Railroad Alaska

7.0 / 10
2013
3 seasons
25 episodes
RealityDocumentary

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.

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Seasons

  • Frozen Danger

    1.Frozen Danger

    16-11-201360m

    Off-grid settlers Jim, Nancy and John face being stranded without basic necessities when an avalanche hits and blocks the track. Roadmaster Hugh Evans battles freezing temperatures...

  • The Beast

    2.The Beast

    23-11-201360m

    A devastating snowstorm blocks Alaska’s lifeline. Danny and Animal to bring out the Beast, a 67 ton snowplow - and race to clear the way for a freight train hauling vital diesel to...

  • Killer Ice

    3.Killer Ice

    30-11-201360m

    When ice threatens to shut down the rails, pregnant off-gridder Amanda Simpson is left stranded while her friend seeks out supplies. Brakemen Danny and Animal must transport $5 mil...

  • Disaster Trail

    4.Disaster Trail

    07-12-201360m

    Off the grid brothers, Steven and Jonathon, must fix a collapsing roof on their cabin before a life-threatening snowstorm. Brakemen, Danny and Animal, race to deliver military equi...

  • Ice Dagger

    5.Ice Dagger

    14-12-201360m

    A 20-ton icicle poses a dangerous problem; and a broken rail switch threatens to derail a train and prevent crucial medical supplies from getting through to homesteaders. Source: D...

  • Spring Attacks

    6.Spring Attacks

    21-12-201360m

    With the spring thaw comes floodwater that threatens to wash away a section of track that Roadmaster Bruce must race to repair. The spring also means bears, which pose a danger to...

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