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Railroad Alaska

Railroad Alaska

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

23 November 2024

Country

United States of America

Cast

Demetri Goritsas

Demetri Goritsas

Narrator

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