Impossible Engineering - Season 4

First aired: 5/17/2018 6 episodes

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.

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Episodes

1. Deadliest Trains

Aired: 5/17/2018

The world's toughest trains have conquered deadly jungles, deserts, and mountains, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

2. World's Fastest Trains

Aired: 5/24/2018

The world's fastest trains were built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology, pushing the speed of railroad travel to new limits.

3. Mega City Trains

Aired: 5/31/2018

The world's busiest cities are kept running by innovative train systems built with expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.

4. Trains of the Abyss

Aired: 6/7/2018

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.

5. Monster Mountain Trains

Aired: 6/14/2018

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.

6. Trains of Deadly Seas

Aired: 6/21/2018

The world's most incredible trains have conquered dangerous oceans and seas, and were made possible by expert engineering and cutting-edge technology.