Railroad Alaska
Overview
Showcasing a dedicated team of brakemen, engineers, construction workers, mechanics, and train operators, Railroad Alaska reveals the relentless struggle against harsh weather and challenging landscapes to maintain a vital 500-mile railroad in Alaska. This essential line ensures the delivery of life-sustaining supplies to remote communities. Viewers witness daring tactics, such as controlled avalanches, aimed at preventing disasters. The show also introduces intriguing personalities like Jim James, a resourceful handyman with one hand, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity required to keep this critical transportation lifeline operational.
Episodes
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1
Frozen Danger
Off-grid settlers Jim, Nancy, and John find themselves in a dire situation when an avalanche obstructs their access to essential supplies. As temperat...
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2
The Beast
A fierce snowstorm cuts off Alaska's crucial supply route. Danny and Animal must deploy the Beast, a massive 67-ton snowplow, in a race against time t...
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3
Killer Ice
As icy conditions jeopardize the train routes, Amanda Simpson, a pregnant woman living off the grid, finds herself stuck while her friend goes in sear...
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4
Disaster Trail
Brothers Steven and Jonathon, living off the grid, scramble to repair their cabin's deteriorating roof ahead of an impending, dangerous snowstorm. Mea...
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5
Ice Dagger
A massive 20-ton icicle presents a serious risk, while a malfunctioning rail switch endangers an incoming train that carries essential medical supplie...
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6
Spring Attacks
As the spring thaw sets in, rising floodwaters endanger a stretch of railway that Roadmaster Bruce urgently needs to fix. Meanwhile, the season also b...
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Bear Attack
As the clock ticks down, the freight team races against time to reach a salvage crew trapped in the remote wilderness. Meanwhile, Jim James comes back...
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2
Mountain Danger
A homesteader scrambles to rescue his stuck snow machine from the icy expanse of the tundra. Meanwhile, a couple faces unexpected challenges as they e...
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3
Collision Course
As frigid conditions endanger the local freshwater resources, J.T. Evans devises a plan to infuse a bit of tropical flair into the Alaskan landscape.
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4
Avalanche Zone
A pair of homeowners faces the urgent task of relocating their cabin as a river swells dangerously nearby. Meanwhile, they must also fix a leaking roo...
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5
The Big Freeze
Jim and Nancy scramble to fix up their home before the frigid Alaskan winter forces them to leave. Meanwhile, off-gridder Dan Mawhinney plans to sell ...
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6
Ice Hell
A family confronts a challenge to their food resources; a man embarks on a tough five-hour trek through the wilderness; an ice storm looms, posing a r...
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7
A Bridge Too Far
Nancy and Jim face a looming electricity crisis due to a porcupine invasion. Meanwhile, Dave Weems' nieces, who are used to city life, set out on thei...
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8
Earthquake
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake puts the railroad at risk of halting operations and jeopardizes a fast-moving freight train. In the midst of the chaos, Ste...
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9
Ice Attack
As the weather warms and breakup begins in Alaska, fresh challenges emerge for those living and working near the tracks. Jim and Nancy venture to an o...
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10
Train From Hell
With the arrival of spring, everyone rushes to fix up their cabins and homesteads, while the freight crew gets ready to transport a load of explosives...
