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Extreme Trains

Season 1 Episode 3: High Speed Train

Matt's thrilling adventure takes him aboard the Amtrak Acela, the fastest train in America, as he uncovers its impressive 150 mph speed and its rich history tracing back to the Great Depression on iconic routes.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Coal Train

1. Coal Train

Aired: Nov 10, 2008

The next episode of "Power Trip" delves into the coal mining process, followi...

Episode 2 Freight Train

2. Freight Train

Aired: Nov 17, 2008

Matt's freight train navigates a treacherous route from Los Angeles to Dallas...

Episode 3 High Speed Train

3. High Speed Train

Aired: Nov 24, 2008

Matt's thrilling adventure takes him aboard the Amtrak Acela, the fastest tra...

Episode 4 Ice Cold Express

4. Ice Cold Express

Aired: Dec 1, 2008

The next episode highlights the Union Pacific refrigeration train's cutting-e...

Episode 5 Steam Train

5. Steam Train

Aired: Dec 8, 2008

The Union Pacific 844 steam locomotive, the oldest continuously operating ste...

Episode 6 Overnight Traveler

6. Overnight Traveler

Aired: Dec 15, 2008

Matt embarks on a thrilling journey from Chicago to Seattle, exploring the cu...

Episode 7 Circus Train

7. Circus Train

Aired: Dec 22, 2008

The longest privately owned train in the world, a circus train, embarks on a ...

Episode 8 Transcontinental

8. Transcontinental

Aired: Dec 29, 2008

A historic freight train journey awaits, spanning from Omaha, Nebraska to Sac...

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Info about Extreme Trains

Current Status: Ended

Network: History

Genres:Reality-TV, Documentary, History