Railroad Alaska

Name: Railroad Alaska
Genre: Reality, Documentary
Released: 2013-11-16
Rating: 7
Cast: Demetri Goritsas

7.0First aired 2013-11-16Last aired 2016-01-02Status: Ended

RealityDocumentary

Seasons: 3
Episodes: 25
Networks: Destination America

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.