Mighty Trains

Smithsonian Channel

Reality Series

2016

Documentary

Travel

Follow engineers and conductors as they navigate their way through busy rail yards.

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Cast & Crew

Teddy Wilson Host

Kip Spidell Executive Producer

Kathryn Oughtred Executive Producer

Joy Galane Executive Producer

David Royle Executive Producer

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2016– Reality Series 4 Seasons26 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Tuesday, November 18

9:00 PM

Indian Pacific

Season 3 • Episode 4

The Indian Pacific features the world's longest straight stretch of railway and steepest incline.

Wednesday, November 19

12:00 AM

Frecciarossa 1000 And Italo EVO

Season 3 • Episode 6

A look at the AGV and the EVO as they expand to cover more of the Italian railway network.

Wednesday, November 19

1:00 AM

Bernina Express

Season 3 • Episode 3

The Bernina Express is one of three railway lines on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Saturday, November 22

12:00 PM

Bergen and Nordland

Season 3 • Episode 5

Norway's Bergen Line passes through 182 tunnels; Nordland Line transports passengers and freight.

Saturday, November 22

1:00 PM

The Shinkansen

Season 1 • Episode 2

Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 177 mph.

Saturday, November 22

2:00 PM

Reunification Express

Season 4 • Episode 6

Exploring Vietnam aboard the Reunification Express; a three-day ride from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Saturday, November 22

9:00 PM

The Ghan

Season 1 • Episode 6

The Ghan takes passengers on a three-day, two-night journey through Australia.

Sunday, November 23

12:00 AM

Rovos Rail

Season 3 • Episode 2

Travel from Pretoria to Cape Town in classic cars pulled by steam, diesel and electric engines.

Sunday, November 23

1:00 AM

North Rail Express

Season 1 • Episode 5

The highly-specialized North Rail Express container train travels from Narvik to Oslo.

Tuesday, November 25

3:00 PM

Kiwi Rail

Season 2 • Episode 5

Two magnificent journeys with New Zealand's KiwiRail: the TranzAlpine and Northern Explorer.

Tuesday, November 25

5:00 PM

The Shinkansen

Season 1 • Episode 2

Japan's Tokaido Shinkansen operates on a dedicated railway line at up to 177 mph.

Tuesday, November 25

7:00 PM

Coastal Pacific

Season 4 • Episode 7

Travelling up the coast of New Zealand in style aboard the Coastal Pacific.

Wednesday, November 26

2:00 AM

AVE 103

Season 2 • Episode 4

On Europe's high-speed rail network, crews work to expand the infrastructure for a new train.

Wednesday, November 26

4:00 AM

Glacier Express

Season 1 • Episode 1

The Glacier Express features cutting-edge technology to pull the train up steep slopes.

Wednesday, November 26

5:00 AM

Bernina Express

Season 3 • Episode 3

The Bernina Express is one of three railway lines on the UNESCO World Heritage list.