Secrets of the Railways

These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.

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Jun 18, 2019

1 seaons till Jul 23, 2019

Popularity: 1.236
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Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Rainforest Railway

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

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6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Nazi Gold Highway45 min

    Railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds. Beginning with the Trans-Pyrenees Railway.

  • Episode 2Dark Side of the Mountain45 min

    The Harz Mountain Railway in Germany - Europe's longest rail network - which still uses steam locomotives and has a hidden past.

  • Episode 3Gold Rush45 min

    The White Pass and Yukon Railroad over the US-Canada border, which began construction after the Klondike Gold Rush in the 19th century.

  • Episode 4Hitler's Arctic Railway45 min

    The Nordland Line, the longest in Norway. Stretching between Trondheim and Bodo, it was first built to transport the country's iron ore.

  • Episode 5The Liverpool to Manchester Line45 min

    The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which revolutionised rail travel when it opened in 1830, including introducing the first signalling system.

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