TV Series

Great American Railroad Journeys (2016)

Name: Great American Railroad Journeys
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Michael Portillo

Michael Portillo embarks on a transatlantic adventure, exploring America's vast railroads with a vintage guidebook, Appleton's General Guide to the United States, from 1879. Tra...

TV SERIES 4 Seasons

Episodes

S01E02 - Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center S01E03 - Brooklyn to Montauk S01E04 - New York City to Garrison

S02E01 - St Louis, Missouri S02E02 - St Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri S02E03 - Sedalia to Kansas City, Missouri S02E04 - Kansas City to St Joseph, Missouri S02E05 - Lawrence to Topeka, Kansas S02E06 - Dodge City to Lamar, Colorado S02E07 - La Junta, Colorado, to Pueblo, New Mexico S02E08 - Canon City, Colorado, to Colorado Springs S02E10 - Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the Grand Canyon, Arizona

S03E01 - Boston S03E02 - Boston to Concord, Massachusetts S03E03 - Plymouth to Nantucket S03E04 - Providence, Rhode Island, to New London, Connecticut S03E05 - New Haven, Connecticut, to Mount Washington, New Hampshire

S04E01 - Ninilchik to Wasilla S04E02 - Talkeetna to Juneau S04E03 - Skagway to Vancouver S04E05 - Kamloops to Calgary S04E06 - Halifax to Prince Edward Island S04E07 - Springhill Junction to Quebec City S04E08 - Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre to Winnipeg S04E09 - Portage la Prairie to Saskatoon S04E10 - Edmonton to Jasper

Documentary

Michael Portillo embarks on a transatlantic adventure, exploring America's vast railroads with a vintage guidebook, Appleton's General Guide to the United States, from 1879. Traveling through picturesque landscapes and historic towns, he uncovers the stories and heritage that shaped the nation’s rail system. Each journey reveals fascinating insights into the evolution of American culture and industry, making for an engaging blend of history and travel. Portillo's charismatic presence and insightful commentary enhance the experience, inviting viewers to appreciate the timeless allure of train travel across the United States.

Year 2016

Country GB

Seasons 4