Impossible Engineering

Season 4: Extreme Railroads

2018 · 6 episodes · 4h 12m in all

Since their spectacular rise in the 19th century, railroads have been at the cutting edge of engineering and technology and that remains true, even today. Extreme Railroads shines a light on the world's most extraordinary rail systems, including New York's Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan's Bullet Train and California's Central Pacific Railroad.

Episodes

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   1. Deadliest Trains

   17 May 2018 · 42 min

   The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

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   2. World's Fastest Trains

   24 May 2018 · 42 min

   The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.

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   3. Mega City Trains

   31 May 2018 · 42 min

   The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

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   4. Trains of the Abyss

   7 Jun 2018 · 42 min

   The world's most incredible trains cross deadly canyons and chasms of terrifying heights, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

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   5. Monster Mountain Trains

   14 Jun 2018 · 42 min

   The world's toughest trains have conquered the deadly heights of our tallest mountains, and were made possible by cutting-edge railroads engineered to make impossible climbs and brave extreme weather.

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   6. Trains of Deadly Seas

   21 Jun 2018 · 42 min

   The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.