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Season 4: Extreme Railroads
6 Episodes2018
Since their spectacular rise in the 19th century, railroads have been at the cutting edge of engineering and technology and that remains true, even today. Extreme Railroads shines a light on the world's most extraordinary rail systems, including New York's Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan's Bullet Train and California's Central Pacific Railroad.
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Episodes (6)
Ep 1
Deadliest Trains
2018-05-17•42m
The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Ep 2
World's Fastest Trains
2018-05-24•42m
The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.
Ep 3
Mega City Trains
2018-05-31•42m
The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Ep 4
Trains of the Abyss
2018-06-07•42m
The world's most incredible trains cross deadly canyons and chasms of terrifying heights, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Ep 5
Monster Mountain Trains
2018-06-14•42m
The world's toughest trains have conquered the deadly heights of our tallest mountains, and were made possible by cutting-edge railroads engineered to make impossible climbs and brave extreme weather.
Ep 6
Trains of Deadly Seas
2018-06-21•42m
The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.