Great American Railroad Journeys - Season 2 - Eps 14: Tomah to Portage, Wisconsin
Michael Portillo continues his journey from the northern state of Minnesota to the Deep South. Michael reaches Tomah, Wisconsin, where he helps harvest cranberries, an important crop for the US. Boarding the Empire Builder rail service once again, he travels to Wisconsin Dells, where an innovative photographer first captured motion. Michael takes a plunge in the waterpark capital of the world and finds a pleasant surprise in Baraboo - the circus is in town and it travels by train. Guided by a former clown and ringmaster, Michael explores the train's spectacular wagons.
About Great American Railroad Journeys
Title: Great American Railroad Journeys
First Air Date: 2016-02-01
Last Air Date: 2020-03-28
Status: Ended
Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 75
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: FremantleMedia
Synopsis
Michael Portillo crosses the Atlantic to ride the railroads of America, armed with Appleton's General Guide to the United States, published in 1879.
Cast
Michael Portillo
Self - Presenter
