Tracks Ahead

Documentary 1990

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A look at the history of railroading across the world, featuring steam trains, railroad stories, model trains, and scenic rail journeys.

Documentary 1990

Starring Spencer Christian

EPISODE 1

Circus Train

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train; New Zealand's Taieri Gorge; Lionel train layout; New York's Hellgate Bridge.

25 min · 24 Feb 2002
EPISODE 2

Copper Canyon

A ride through Mexico's Copper Canyon; old logging railroad beneath Mt. Rainier; photographer Ted Benson.

25 min · 3 Mar 2002
EPISODE 3

The Indian Pacific RR

Exploring Southern Australia along the Indian Pacific Railroad; artist John Bromley; collection of steam-powered trains.

25 min · 10 Mar 2002
EPISODE 4

Road Railers

Freight hauling technology; Doyle McCormack's locomotive; Tennessee Valley railroad; vintage toy trains.

25 min · 17 Mar 2002
EPISODE 5

Northlandz

Northlandz model railroad; author Henry Kisor travels the Rocky Mountains; HO layout; steam trains in Texas.

25 min · 24 Mar 2002
EPISODE 6

The Ghan Railway

The Ghan travels through central Australia; street cars; Kentucky Railroad Museum; diesel locomotive; garden railroading.

25 min · 31 Mar 2002

Spencer Christian

Host

About

Tracks Ahead

DOCUMENTARY

A look at the history of railroading across the world, featuring steam trains, railroad stories, model trains, and scenic rail journeys.

Information

Studio: Janson Media
Released: 1990
Region of Origin: United States