How Alaska’s Railroad Survives Winters | Chris Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
How does the Alaska Railroad survive brutal winters? Chris Tarrant journeys through extreme landscapes, from the frozen Nenana River Canyon to the towering Hurricane Gulch Bridge. Along the way, he meets off-grid settlers, railway workers, and miners who depend on this historic line.
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0:00 - Starting the Journey in Alaska 3:00 - The Challenges of the Alaska Railroad 7:31 - Catching a Ride on a Freight Train 11:12 - Riding the Aurora Winter Train 19:05 - Living Off-Grid in Alaska’s Wilderness 25:50 - Exploring the Remote Town of Talkeetna 32:48 - Crossing the Hurricane Gulch Bridge 36:16 - Battling Nature to Keep the Tracks Clear 40:16 - Alaska’s Railroad and the Mining Boom 42:31 - Arriving in Fairbanks – End of the Line
Join TV legend Chris Tarrant on a thrilling journey across the globe in Extreme Railways. From treacherous mountain tracks to remote desert lines, experience the world’s most dangerous and awe-inspiring railways as Chris uncovers their stories and secrets!
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