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Season 4: Extreme Railroads

6 episodes · 2018

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.

  1. 1Deadliest Trains

    17 May 2018 · 42 min

    The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

  2. 2World's Fastest Trains

    24 May 2018 · 42 min

    The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.

  3. 3Mega City Trains

    31 May 2018 · 42 min

    The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

  4. 4Trains of the Abyss

    07 Jun 2018 · 42 min

    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.

  5. 5Monster Mountain Trains

    14 Jun 2018 · 42 min

    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.

  6. 6Trains of Deadly Seasfinale

    21 Jun 2018 · 42 min

    The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.