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Impossible Engineering

Season 4: Extreme Railroads

2018 · 6 episodes

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.

  1. 1. Deadliest Trains

    2018-05-17 · 42m

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

  2. 2. World's Fastest Trains

    2018-05-24 · 42m

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

  3. 3. Mega City Trains

    2018-05-31 · 42m

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

  4. 4. Trains of the Abyss

    2018-06-07 · 42m

    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.

  5. 5. Monster Mountain Trains

    2018-06-14 · 42m

    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.

  6. 6. Trains of Deadly Seas

    2018-06-21 · 42m

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

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