Railroad Alaska - Season 2 - Eps 8: Earthquake
A magnitude-4.2 earthquake threatens to bring the railroad to a standstill and derail a speeding freight train. Steve and Cassie Brosius race to build an emergency shelter to protect their young baby. Dave Weems’ nieces visit to sample life in Alaska.
About Railroad Alaska
Title: Railroad Alaska
First Air Date: 2013-11-16
Last Air Date: 2016-01-02
Status: Ended
Rating: 7/10 (from 8 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 25
Network: Destination America
Genres: Reality, Documentary
Production Companies: Windfall Films
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Demetri Goritsas
Narrator
