Fenway Park Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Enjoyed the first episode. Thought Whittier was grim in July 2010 but in the depths of winter it is even worse. Interesting to see the GP40s in use on the freight run to Anchorage as I thought the SD70ACs worked most of the freight. Looking forward to the rest of the series,but must resist the temptation to model the AAR, especially as Kato have just released the E8 and coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted February 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2014 Interesting program, more on the 'social' aspect but that's to be expected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 HI Thought the latest episode showing snow clearing operations with the two types of ploughs was informative and not to over dramatic. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I finally caught up with it last night over here when they had a marathon of back to back episodes on the Animal Planet channel (Why?). Once you've got over the fact that the producers make these programs to appeal to more people than Railroad Modellers then it's really quite enjoyable... As Jez stated above one of my favourite episode was snow plows one - 3 operaters and one spotter in the cab of the large "spreader", and the one where they cut out some sections of track (one a washout, the other a splintering of the rail head). Another interesting one was where they shunt freight cars off the rather large and deluxe barge. I can"t remember the location. I'd like the job of tooling around in a Hi-Rail truck with a 45-70 Calibre Rifle and a 12 Gauge Shotgun shooting down icicles..... The SD70MAC's look particularly attractive in their livery, I thought. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Klyzlr Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Dear Pete, Those barges aren't the Sea-Train carfloats shuttling between Seattle and Alaska, are they? Happy Modelling,Aim to Improve,Prof Klyzlr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Could be, could be John. I think the Alaska port began with a W - it was not Seward... Edit: I think it was Whittier.... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVSNE Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Could be, could be John. I think the Alaska port began with a W - it was not Seward... Edit: I think it was Whittier.... Best, Pete. Correct. http://www.alaskarailroad.com/corporate/Corporate/FreightServices/AlaskaRailMarine/tabid/394/Default.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Ta, Marty. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I finally caught up with it last night over here when they had a marathon of back to back episodes on the Animal Planet channel (Why?).I'm not sure why they would run this in binge mode on Animal Planet either. I've watched most of 5 of the first 6 episodes. I normally avoid any Discovery Communications 'reality' shows like the plague, but I have found this one to be interesting. The permanent way crews on the Alaska Railroad certainly have a lot to do. I thought using a field howitzer to create an prophylactic avalanche was a bit over the top. Not too many PW crews get to do that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWB Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dear Pete, Those barges aren't the Sea-Train carfloats shuttling between Seattle and Alaska, are they? Happy Modelling, Aim to Improve, Prof Klyzlr There are two rail barge operations to Whittier, Alaska Marine and Foss Barge. http://ogdenbrotherstrains.blogspot.com/2013/11/where-rails-meet-sea.html Seatrain Lines was an entirely separate operation that variously operated between New York (actually NJ), Cuba, Puerto Rico, Savannah, New Orleans, and Texas, and is long defunct. There is also a container barge operation between Seattle and Seward, where containers are transloaded onto railcars, but not railcars themselves. The Seward-Anchorage section is by far the most interesting scenically and engineering-wise, although except for a biweekly train, the cruise trains don't take that route. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I agree, it is spoilt by the usual over dramatic commentary. Also the set up scenarios of the off gridders like the woman who forgot to pack formula for her baby (really?) And she had to trek two hours cross country with her baby strapped to her. Why risk the child like that? Why not just leave it safe with her friend and go in to town? Also they keep going on about the ever present danger of being alone. Alone with a film crew watching their every move??? Mind you, I did like the guys with the avalanche cannon : BOOM! Whooooooosh!!! One line buried under tons of snow. Brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 That was a "gen - you - ine" Howitzer! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozexpatriate Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Also they keep going on about the ever present danger of being alone. Alone with a film crew watching their every move??? It reminds me a bit of the "adventure" episodes of Top Gear where the lads are braving the wilds of Burma or Bolivia or wherever, but you never see the fleet of black Range Rover camera cars that come with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stock_2007 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Like the guy who has that 'lone' survival show on TV! However I do like bits about the hi-rail trucks on the Alaska R.R show Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all A new series which started last night at 9pm. I wish they had shown more on the recovery of the bulldozer from the bottom of the lake ,but then again it is a series about a railroad. Quite interesting first programme, hope they don't over do the dramatic commentary . Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Glad that it's back. One of the few (only) programmes featuring trains that my wife would quite happily watch. Bizarre... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 13, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2015 Hi all A new series which started last night at 9pm. I wish they had shown more on the recovery of the bulldozer from the bottom of the lake ,but then again it is a series about a railroad. Quite interesting first programme, hope they don't over do the dramatic commentary . Jez Ta for the heads up. I hadn't realised that it had started but fortunately it's being repeadted at 13.00 today so I can catch it. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the heads up. I've recorded on Discovery + 1 to start at 2.00pm. Love this series and Mrs A will tolerate this programme. I like the commentary too. Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted January 13, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2015 [spolier alert] - it's already been on over here, and I think I watched the lot. A new train crew (no more "Animal"!) and the same over-dramatic commentary, and more than a few crazy off-gridders, but some really good focus on the Maintenance of Way crews in particular, plus more focus on some of the varied loads the ARR moves. Definitely recommended! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 For anyone interested, the show has it's own YouTube channel which appears to have the full episodes on it: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-i-Mdvjhg8wl5rptlrtWvw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi All A interesting episode last night ...... especially unloading the barge and the use of a cannon for the avalanche threat. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 [spolier alert] - it's already been on over here, and I think I watched the lot. A new train crew (no more "Animal"!) and the same over-dramatic commentary, and more than a few crazy off-gridders, but some really good focus on the Maintenance of Way crews in particular, plus more focus on some of the varied loads the ARR moves. Definitely recommended! Thanks, John - I was getting deja vu all over again.... The clearing of ice falls definitely novel for fans in Britain. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Hi all...... A new series started tonight at 22.00 Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold John B Posted January 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2016 Just finished over here.. another good series (think that's 3 now?) What's very obvious from this series (apart from the usual continuity errors where "library" flypast shots are used of some trains which aren't the locos in use on that particular run, is the large proportion of MoW equipment in heavy usage, something the US modeling community seems to have less of available for purchase. Hi-Rail pickups, Caterpillar equipment on flats, etc - all crying out to be modelled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMO Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi guys! Do you know if it's possible to see the replay on the net and where please? Many thanks to you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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