Rocky Mountain Railroad

Episodes

Season 1

S01E04

Deadly Washout

, National Geographic, 48 minutes

Deadly Washout

In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, a spike in the weather wreaks havoc on the CPR, triggering a mudslide and a washout that threaten to shut down this critical lifeline.

S01E05

Rockslide

, National Geographic, 47 minutes

Rockslide

Lethal rockslides wreak havoc on the CPR and a three-kilometre load of potash; the Polar Bear Express enables a father-son hunting expedition.

Available in 1 hour

S01E06

Record Breaking Haul

, National Geographic, 48 minutes

Record Breaking Haul

Railroad crews haul a massive 210-ton reactor across the country as track crews scramble to stay one step ahead of the load.

Available in 6 days

S01E07

Perfect Storm

, National Geographic, 44 minutes

Perfect Storm

During spring repair season, a 119-car grain train dodges a broken-down locomotive and rail reconstruction projects as it heads across the Rocky Mountains.

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Follow the resilient crews who battle ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep Canada’s critical freight and passenger trains rolling. It’s an exclusive journey through the icy mountain wilderness on the country’s most extreme railway.