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Railroad Alaska

2013-11-16 · 60 min / episode · ★ 6.7

Reality · Documentary

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.

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Windfall Films
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United States of America
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Demetri GoritsasDemetri GoritsasNarrator

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