Railroad Alaska

Season 1

6 episodes · Nov 16, 2013

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  • Frozen Danger
    S1E1

    Frozen Danger

    Nov 16, 201360m

    Off-grid settlers Jim, Nancy and John face being stranded without basic necessities when an avalanche hits and blocks the track. Roadmaster Hugh Evans battles freezing temperatures to get propane to the off-gridders before they literally freeze to death.

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  • The Beast
    S1E2

    The Beast

    Nov 23, 201360m

    A devastating snowstorm blocks Alaska’s lifeline. Danny and Animal to bring out the Beast, a 67 ton snowplow - and race to clear the way for a freight train hauling vital diesel to Seward. And homesteaders, Mary and Clyde, need an emergency generator.

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  • Killer Ice
    S1E3

    Killer Ice

    Nov 30, 201360m

    When ice threatens to shut down the rails, pregnant off-gridder Amanda Simpson is left stranded while her friend seeks out supplies. Brakemen Danny and Animal must transport $5 million worth of freight to Anchorage, navigating a wild moose on the rails.

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  • Disaster Trail
    S1E4

    Disaster Trail

    Dec 7, 201360m

    Off the grid brothers, Steven and Jonathon, must fix a collapsing roof on their cabin before a life-threatening snowstorm. Brakemen, Danny and Animal, race to deliver military equipment to Anchorage when a car derails and threatens to shut down the line.

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  • Ice Dagger
    S1E5

    Ice Dagger

    Dec 14, 201360m

    A 20-ton icicle poses a dangerous problem; and a broken rail switch threatens to derail a train and prevent crucial medical supplies from getting through to homesteaders. Source: Destination America

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  • Spring Attacks
    S1E6

    Spring Attacks

    Dec 21, 201360m

    With the spring thaw comes floodwater that threatens to wash away a section of track that Roadmaster Bruce must race to repair. The spring also means bears, which pose a danger to settlers Jim and Nancy as they make their way to the passenger train.

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