Great American Railroad Journeys
Overview
Michael Portillo embarks on a transatlantic adventure, exploring America's vast railroads with a vintage guidebook, Appleton's General Guide to the United States, from 1879. Traveling through picturesque landscapes and historic towns, he uncovers the stories and heritage that shaped the nation’s rail system. Each journey reveals fascinating insights into the evolution of American culture and industry, making for an engaging blend of history and travel. Portillo's charismatic presence and insightful commentary enhance the experience, inviting viewers to appreciate the timeless allure of train travel across the United States.
Episodes
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Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center
Michael's American adventure takes him to Manhattan's Lower East Side, where he dodges a confrontation with a notorious gang from the city's past and ...
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Brooklyn to Montauk
Michael embarks on an adventure from Manhattan, guided by his Appleton's Guide, as he rides the Long Island Railroad. His journey begins in Brooklyn, ...
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New York City to Garrison
Michael journeys north along the majestic Hudson River aboard Amtrak, the national rail service. He hears chilling tales from the police chief about s...
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St Louis, Missouri
Michael Portillo embarks on another transatlantic adventure, exploring the railways of North America with his trusty Appleton's Guide to the United St...
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St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri
Michael embarks on the next segment of his American rail adventure, traveling from St. Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri, retracing the path taken by ...
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Sedalia to Kansas City, Missouri
Michael Portillo embarks on a westward journey across the United States, mirroring the path taken by early European settlers. Embracing the adventurou...
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Kansas City to St Joseph, Missouri
Continuing his American journey, Michael Portillo arrives in the heart of cowboy culture in Kansas City, Missouri, once known as the meat-packing capi...
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Lawrence to Topeka, Kansas
Michael Portillo embarks on his 1,500-mile expedition across the American Wild West, guided by his 19th-century Appleton's Guide. In Lawrence, Kansas,...
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Dodge City to Lamar, Colorado
Michael Portillo begins his journey on the Southwest Chief in Dodge City, Kansas, a legendary frontier town from the Old West, where he explores the i...
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La Junta, Colorado, to Pueblo, New Mexico
Michael Portillo ventures into the ranching heartland of Las Animas County, Colorado, tracing the path of 19th-century adventurers from the East who s...
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Canon City, Colorado, to Colorado Springs
Michael Portillo arrives in Canon City, Colorado, where he embarks on a journey through the breathtaking Arkansas River gorge aboard the historic Roya...
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the Grand Canyon, Arizona
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Portillo explores this vibrant city located along the Rio Grande River. Once the hub for the Acheson, Topeka and S...
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Boston
Michael Portillo sets off on an 1,100-mile train adventure from Boston, Massachusetts, crossing into Toronto in Ontario, Canada, with his trusty 19th-...
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Boston to Concord, Massachusetts
Guided by Michael Portillo's 19th-century Appleton's guidebook, he arrives at the Parker House Hotel, where he puts on his finest apron and prepares a...
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Plymouth to Nantucket
Following his Appleton's guidebook and the path of the Pilgrim Fathers, Michael Portillo arrives in Plymouth, known as America's birthplace. He discov...
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Providence, Rhode Island, to New London, Connecticut
Guided by his 19th-century Appleton's travel guide, Michael Portillo embarks on another leg of his railway adventure across New England. Along the sho...
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New Haven, Connecticut, to Mount Washington, New Hampshire
With his trusty Appleton's guide in hand, Michael Portillo embarks on a rail adventure that traverses both rivers and mountains as he makes his way th...
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Ninilchik to Wasilla
Michael Portillo embarks on an adventure to the final frontier of the United States, equipped with his 1899 Appleton’s Guidebook to Alaska. He start...
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Talkeetna to Juneau
Equipped with his 1899 Appleton’s Guidebook to Alaska, Michael Portillo journeys north on the Alaska Railroad to the secluded former goldrush town o...
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Skagway to Vancouver
Michael Portillo sets off on an exhilarating second rail adventure through Alaska and into Canada aboard the White Pass and Yukon Railway. After flyin...
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Kamloops to Calgary
With his 1899 Appleton’s Guide in hand, Michael Portillo embarks on the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, traveling from Kamloops to the picturesque Banf...
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Halifax to Prince Edward Island
Michael Portillo embarks on a new adventure along the Ocean line, set to explore Canada’s maritime provinces as he makes his way to Quebec City. Arm...
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Springhill Junction to Quebec City
With his 1899 Appleton’s Guide to Canada in hand, Michael Portillo journeys aboard the Ocean train from Nova Scotia to New Brunswick. He explores th...
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Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre to Winnipeg
Michael Portillo journeys through Quebec with his 19th-century Appleton’s Guide to Canada in hand. He travels along the stunning Charlevoix train ro...
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Portage la Prairie to Saskatoon
Guided by his 1899 Appleton’s Guide, Michael Portillo ventures westward through Manitoba into Saskatchewan. At Riding Mountain, he learns about Grey...
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Edmonton to Jasper
Michael Portillo continues his westward rail adventure across the Canadian Prairie, traveling from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Jasper, Alberta. Following h...
