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Great American Railroad Journeys

Season 1 Episode 2: Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center

Michael's journey takes him to Manhattan's Lower East Side, where he narrowly escapes a historic gang and explores the tenement buildings that once housed thousands of immigrants. He then discovers a former rail line repurposed as a public park, suspended above the city streets. Continu...

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Manhattan: Grand Central to Broadway

1. Manhattan: Grand Central to Broadway

Aired: Feb 1, 2016

Michael explores the vibrant public transportation system of New York City, s...

Episode 2 Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center

2. Manhattan: Lower East Side to World Trade Center

Aired: Feb 2, 2016

Michael's journey takes him to Manhattan's Lower East Side, where he narrowly...

Episode 3 Brooklyn to Montauk

3. Brooklyn to Montauk

Aired: Feb 3, 2016

Michael's train journey takes him through a scenic route on Long Island, feat...

Episode 4 New York City to Garrison

4. New York City to Garrison

Aired: Feb 4, 2016

The next episode follows Amtrak's scenic route along the Hudson River, tracin...

Episode 5 Poughkeepsie to Albany

5. Poughkeepsie to Albany

Aired: Feb 5, 2016

The next episode delves into the Hudson River as it travels north to Poughkee...

Episode 6 Schenectady to Rochester

6. Schenectady to Rochester

Aired: Feb 8, 2016

Michael embarks on a westward journey along the historic Erie Canal route, a ...

Episode 7 Buffalo to Niagara Falls

7. Buffalo to Niagara Falls

Aired: Feb 9, 2016

Michael travels to Buffalo, a city on Lake Erie that thrived as a major inlan...

Episode 8 Philadelphia to Atlantic City

8. Philadelphia to Atlantic City

Aired: Feb 10, 2016

The next episode of the documentary series explores the founding of Pennsylva...

Episode 9 Lancaster to Gettysburg

9. Lancaster to Gettysburg

Aired: Feb 11, 2016

The next episode explores the captivating history of Hershey's, a legendary U...

Episode 10 Wilmington to Havre de Grace

10. Wilmington to Havre de Grace

Aired: Feb 12, 2016

Michael reaches a pivotal point in his American odyssey as he crosses the Mas...

Episode 11 Baltimore to Fort McHenry

11. Baltimore to Fort McHenry

Aired: Feb 15, 2016

Michael ventures through Baltimore, uncovering its storied past and multiface...

Episode 12 Washington DC

12. Washington DC

Aired: Feb 16, 2016

Michael delves into Washington DC's rich past, marveling at iconic landmarks ...

Episode 13 Georgetown to Mount Vernon

13. Georgetown to Mount Vernon

Aired: Feb 17, 2016

Michael explores Washington's U Street neighborhood, tracing the early path o...

Episode 14 Manassas to Richmond

14. Manassas to Richmond

Aired: Feb 18, 2016

Michael travels from Washington to Richmond, the capital of Virginia and the ...

Episode 15 Petersburg to Jamestown

15. Petersburg to Jamestown

Aired: Feb 19, 2016

Michael explores the Underground Railroad in Petersburg, Virginia, uncovering...

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Appearances

Michael Portillo

Creators

Tom Richardson

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Info about Great American Railroad Journeys

Seasons: 4

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary

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