Behind every seemingly impossible marvel of modern engineering is a cast of historic trailblazers who designed new building techniques, took risks on untested materials and revolutionised their field. Each episode details how giant structures, record-beating buildings, war ships and spacecraft are built and work. As the show revels in these modern day creations, it also leaps back in time to recount the stories of the exceptional engineers whose technological advances made it all possible.
Showing Season 4 of 11
Season 4: Extreme Railroads
2018
Since their spectacular rise in the 19th century, railroads have been at the cutting edge of engineering and technology and that remains true, even today. Extreme Railroads shines a light on the world's most extraordinary rail systems, including New York's Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge, Japan's Bullet Train and California's Central Pacific Railroad.
01. Deadliest Trains
2018-05-17
The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
02. World's Fastest Trains
2018-05-24
The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.
03. Mega City Trains
2018-05-31
The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
04. Trains of the Abyss
2018-06-07
The world's most incredible trains cross deadly canyons and chasms of terrifying heights, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
05. Monster Mountain Trains
2018-06-14
The world's toughest trains have conquered the deadly heights of our tallest mountains, and were made possible by cutting-edge railroads engineered to make impossible climbs and brave extreme weather.
06. Trains of Deadly Seas
2018-06-21
The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.
