Railroad Alaska

Railroad Alaska

S02E07 - A Bridge Too Far

Discovery
60 minutes
2014

A porcupine infestation threatens to leave Nancy and Jim without electricity. Dave Weems' city-living nieces hunt for their own supper. On the railroad, an emergency crew battles blocked bridges to make way for a shipment of valuable military equipment.

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Season 2
S02E07

A Bridge Too Far

, Discovery, 60 minutes

A Bridge Too Far

A porcupine infestation threatens to leave Nancy and Jim without electricity. Dave Weems' city-living nieces hunt for their own supper. On the railroad, an emergency crew battles blocked bridges to make way for a shipment of valuable military equipment.

S02E08

Earthquake

, Discovery, 60 minutes

Earthquake

A magnitude-4.2 earthquake threatens to bring the railroad to a standstill and derail a speeding freight train. Steve and Cassie Brosius race to build an emergency shelter to protect their young baby. Dave Weems’ nieces visit to sample life in Alaska.

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S02E09

Ice Attack

, Discovery, 60 minutes

Ice Attack

When temperatures rise and breakup hits Alaska, a new set of problems threaten lives on and off the rails. Jim and Nancy journey to an abandoned cabin and discover that a bear has taken up residence. Cathy and Larry are in search of an emergency vehicle.

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S02E10

Train From Hell

, Discovery, 60 minutes

Train From Hell

As spring arrives, people scramble to repair their cabins and homesteads; the freight team prepares for a cargo of explosives.

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About show

Czech, English, Hungarian
2014

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.