Spencer Christian
Tracks Ahead (1990)
Season 2
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
S2E1 - LS&I Railroad
LS&I Railroad (MI), Schlicht Flyer layout (WI), A. Mitchell, Swiss Transport Mus. (Swiss), Boxcar Willie
Feb. 23, 1992, midnight
S2E2 - Krupp Machinery
Krupp Mak (Ger), Diorama Studios, E. Harriman, Underground RR (CA), Amtrak (Sue Martin)
March 1, 1992, midnight
S2E3 - Marklin Trains
Marklin (Ger), Tews HO Gauge layout (WI), Casey Jones, East Broadtop RR (PA), Metra (Chris Knapton)
March 8, 1992, midnight
S2E4 - Tehachapi Loop
Tehachapi Loop (CA), Cassler HO Gauge layout (PA), G.Varney, LGB (Ger), Richard Misunas (WI)
March 15, 1992, midnight
S2E5 - ICE Trains
High speed ICE Trains (Ger), Brasher Collection, J.Hill, Lima Locomotive (OH), Author Bruce Moffat
March 22, 1992, midnight
S2E6 - Mt. Washington Cog Railway
Mt. Washington Cog Rwy (NH), Winski G Gauge layout (WI), J. Barringer, Orange Empire RR Mus (CA), Rbh (Swiss)
March 29, 1992, midnight
S2E7 - San Diego Trolleys
San Diego Trolleys (CA), Rose G Gauge layout (CA), C. Vanderbilt, Lake Superior Transport Mus. (MI), Bob Beck
April 5, 1992, midnight
S2E8 - McCormick Railroad Park
McCormick RR Park (AZ), Dougherty Lionel Collection, P. McGinnis, Cass Scenic Rwy (WV), Greg Mross Photos
April 12, 1992, midnight
S2E9 - Bay Area Rapid Transit
BART (CA), Pasadena Model RR Club (CA), Mantua, Seashore Trolley Museum (ME), UP Steam Heritage (WY)
April 19, 1992, midnight
S2E10 - Harriman Dispatch
UP Harriman Dispatch (NE), Lindsey O Gauge layout (SC), D. Moffat, Midland RR Centre (UK), Artist Howard Fogg
April 26, 1992, midnight
S2E11 - Jungfrau Railway
Jungfrau RR (Swiss), San Diego Model RR Club (CA), Op. Lifesaver, Sandley Railroad (WI), Artist Grif Teller
May 3, 1992, midnight
S2E12 - Amtrak Beech Grove
Amtrak Beech Grove Fac. (IN), John Allen Retro, C. Crocker, Orient Expr. (Swiss), Copper Basin RR (AZ)
May 10, 1992, midnight
S2E13 - Grand Canyon Railway
Grand Canyon Rwy (AZ), Joiner O Gauge layout (TX), S. Insull, Trainland USA (IA), O.Winston Link Photo
May 17, 1992, 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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