Tracks Ahead

Documentary 1990

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Tracks Ahead is a favorite among train enthusiasts because it gives rail fanatics a chance to visit exotic rail destinations they may only read or dream about. Tracks Ahead presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains, scenic rail journeys and art. It also appeals to the staunch "railheads" as the program also features the technical aspect of trains and layouts.

Documentary 1990

TV-G

Starring Spencer Christian

EPISODE 1

Circus Train

Come join the circus, as Tracks Ahead joins the Ringling circus train. We'll visit the spectacular Taieri Gorge in southern New Zealand and visit a Lionel train layout.

25 min · Feb 24, 2002 TV-G
EPISODE 2

Copper Canyon

Ride through Mexico’s Copper Canyon, which is deeper, wider, and longer than the Grand Canyon. Visit an old logging railroad in the shadow of Mt. Rainier.

25 min · Mar 3, 2002 TV-G
EPISODE 3

The Indian Pacific RR

The Indian Pacific Railroad is one of the longest rail journeys in the world. Join the Tracks Ahead crew as they explore Southern Australia.

25 min · Mar 10, 2002 TV-G
EPISODE 4

Road Railers

Trains aren’t just about traditional rolling stock anymore. Tracks Ahead will look in on an updated version of some freight hauling technology that has been around for a while.

25 min · Mar 17, 2002 TV-G
EPISODE 5

Northlandz

It’s billed as the largest model railroad in the world. Tracks Ahead takes a look at the gigantic layout called Northlandz.

25 min · Mar 24, 2002 TV-G
EPISODE 6

The Ghan

Experience the Outback, from Alice Springs to Adelaide, as Tracks Ahead rides The Ghan through the rugged land of central Australia.

25 min · Mar 31, 2002 TV-G

Spencer Christian

Host

About

Tracks Ahead

DOCUMENTARY

Tracks Ahead is a favorite among train enthusiasts because it gives rail fanatics a chance to visit exotic rail destinations they may only read or dream about. Tracks Ahead presents the best of steam locomotives, railroad stories, model trains, scenic rail journeys and art. It also appeals to the staunch "railheads" as the program also features the technical aspect of trains and layouts.

Information

Studio: Janson Media
Released: 1990
Rated: TV-G