Mike Bratton
Narrator
Series SeasonSeason 4 episodes2018
Impossible Engineering
Season 4: Extreme Railroads
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.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 142 min2018-05-17
Deadliest Trains
The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Episode 242 min2018-05-24
World's Fastest Trains
The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.
Episode 342 min2018-05-31
Mega City Trains
The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
Episode 442 min2018-06-07
Trains of the Abyss
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.
Episode 542 min2018-06-14
Monster Mountain Trains
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.
Episode 642 min2018-06-21
Trains of Deadly Seas
The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.