Following an elite crew of workers – brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics, and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against harsh weather and treacherous terrain to keep the essential 500-mile long railroad in the state of Alaska rolling so that it can deliver life-sustaining supplies. The film follows an elite crew of workers. Find out what it takes to keep this railway on the right track, from the use of controlled avalanches to prevent tragedy to fascinating personalities like Jim James, the one-handed handy man.
Read full
Following an elite crew of workers – brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics, and train drivers – Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against harsh weather and treacherous terrain to keep the essential 500-mile long railroad in the state of Alaska rolling so that it can deliver life-sustaining supplies. The film follows an elite crew of workers. Find out what it takes to keep this railway on the right track, from the use of controlled avalanches to prevent tragedy to fascinating personalities like Jim James, the one-handed handy man.
Discussion