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Great American Railroad Journeys

Great American Railroad Journeys

Description: D. Appleton & Company, in New York, published a series of travel guides in the 19th century, including `Appleton's General Guide to the United States', a book documenting the US railroad system in 1879 amongst others. British railway enthusiast Michael Portillo takes his copy of the guides around the United States and discovers new places. Along the way, Portillo stops at significant historical sites, exploring the little-known past of specific routes and how they influenced the each country's transformation and growth.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Documentary
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 70
First episode air date: February 1, 2016
Presented By: Michael Portillo
Network: BBC Two
Genre: Travel documentary
Cast: Michael Portillo
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