Spencer Christian
Tracks Ahead (1990)
Season 1
Tracks Ahead is a television series about railroading, produced by Milwaukee Public Television for public television stations starting in 1990. The series examines all aspects of railroading, both in the United States and in the rest of the world. Content covers a wide range of railroad-related materials. This includes scenic rail journeys, short-line railroads, layouts, artists, photographers, and other railroad related material. The first season was hosted by Charles E. "Chuck" Zehner and the second season by Ward Kimball. Both were repackaged and re-released with Spencer Christian as the host. All subsequent series have featured Christian.
Released Feb. 25, 1990
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.magazine-format, imdb.steam-train, imdb.steam-engine, imdb.restoration, imdb.preservation, imdb.model-railway, imdb.model-railroad + 8 more, imdb.trolley, imdb.railway, imdb.travelogue, imdb.train, imdb.journey, imdb.travel, imdb.railroad, imdb.streetcar
Watch Providers: Tubi TV
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Cleveland RTA
Cleveland RTA (OH), Schulz HO Gauge layout (WI), Warther Carver (OH), Kughn Collection
Feb. 25, 1990, midnight
S1E2 - Why We Like Trains
Why We Like Trains, Devine Garden layout (CA), Indianapolis Children's Museum (IN), Green Collection (WI)
March 4, 1990, midnight
S1E3 - Northern Railcar
Norther Railcar Wheelshop (WI), Kelly N Gauge layout (WI), Railroader's Mem. Museum (PA), Artist Gil Reid
March 11, 1990, midnight
S1E4 - Amtrak Chicago
Amtrak Chicago (IL), Nelson S Gauge layout (WI), Circus Trains, Wendell Murphy (WI)
March 18, 1990, midnight
S1E5 - Traction Layout
Schwab O Gauge layout (WI), Roadside America (PA), California State RR Museum (CA), Artist Russ Porter
March 25, 1990, midnight
S1E6 - Chicago Elevated
Chicago El (IL), Horwath HO Gauge layout (WI), Roaring Camp & Big Trees RR (CA), Jim Scribbins
April 1, 1990, midnight
S1E7 - Moffat Tunnel
Moffat Tunnel (CO), Ozaukee Live Steam RR (WI), Train Collector's Museum (PA), Bob Baker
April 8, 1990, midnight
S1E8 - Ward Kimbal
Ward Kimball, Lorbecki HO Gauge layout (WI), Trolleyville (OH), Milwaukee Road Profile
April 15, 1990, midnight
S1E9 - Walthers
Wm. K. Walthers Mfg. (WI), Train Barn O Gauge layout (MI), Scenic Rail Dinner Train (WI), Don Heimberger
April 22, 1990, midnight
S1E10 - Santa Fe Piggyback
Santa Fe Piggyback (IL), Milwaukee Model RR Club (WI), North Freedom Museum (WI), Chicago Northwestern Profile
April 29, 1990, midnight
S1E11 - Lionel Corporation
Lionel Corporation (MI), Cuyahoga Valley RR Club (OH), Milwaukee Zoo Train (WI), Railroad Artillery
May 6, 1990, midnight
S1E12 - TMER&L
TMER&L Profile (WI), Stan Roy O Gauge layout (IL), Pennsylvania RR Museum, Fallen Flags
May 13, 1990, midnight
S1E13 - Minnesota Commercial
Minnesota Commercial RR (MN), MR&T HO Gauge layout (WI), MSI Chicago Oringinal layout (IL), T&M Publications
May 20, 1990, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Feb. 25, 1990
Last Air Date: June 4, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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