Railroad Alaska โ Season 1, Episode 6: Spring Attacks
Reality, Documentary โข 60 min โข 3 seasons, 25 episodes โข โ 7.0/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About Railroad Alaska
Following an elite crew of workers-- brakemen, engineers, construction crews, mechanics and train drivers โ Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaskaโs 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.