Tracks Ahead
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.
13 episodes
- 1. Cleveland RTACleveland RTA (OH), Schulz HO Gauge layout (WI), Warther Carver (OH), Kughn CollectionGCCFeb 25, 1990
- 2. Why We Like TrainsWhy We Like Trains, Devine Garden layout (CA), Indianapolis Children's Museum (IN), Green Collection (WI)GCCMar 4, 1990
- 3. Northern RailcarNorther Railcar Wheelshop (WI), Kelly N Gauge layout (WI), Railroader's Mem. Museum (PA), Artist Gil ReidGCCMar 11, 1990
- 4. Amtrak ChicagoAmtrak Chicago (IL), Nelson S Gauge layout (WI), Circus Trains, Wendell Murphy (WI)GCCMar 18, 1990
- 5. Traction LayoutSchwab O Gauge layout (WI), Roadside America (PA), California State RR Museum (CA), Artist Russ PorterGCCMar 25, 1990
- 6. Chicago ElevatedChicago El (IL), Horwath HO Gauge layout (WI), Roaring Camp & Big Trees RR (CA), Jim ScribbinsGCCApr 1, 1990
- 7. Moffat TunnelMoffat Tunnel (CO), Ozaukee Live Steam RR (WI), Train Collector's Museum (PA), Bob BakerGCCApr 8, 1990
- 8. Ward KimbalWard Kimball, Lorbecki HO Gauge layout (WI), Trolleyville (OH), Milwaukee Road ProfileGCCApr 15, 1990
- 9. WalthersWm. K. Walthers Mfg. (WI), Train Barn O Gauge layout (MI), Scenic Rail Dinner Train (WI), Don HeimbergerGCCApr 22, 1990
- 10. Santa Fe PiggybackSanta Fe Piggyback (IL), Milwaukee Model RR Club (WI), North Freedom Museum (WI), Chicago Northwestern ProfileGCCApr 29, 1990
- 11. Lionel CorporationLionel Corporation (MI), Cuyahoga Valley RR Club (OH), Milwaukee Zoo Train (WI), Railroad ArtilleryGCCMay 6, 1990
- 12. TMER<MER&L Profile (WI), Stan Roy O Gauge layout (IL), Pennsylvania RR Museum, Fallen FlagsGCCMay 13, 1990
- 13. Minnesota CommercialMinnesota Commercial RR (MN), MR&T HO Gauge layout (WI), MSI Chicago Oringinal layout (IL), T&M PublicationsGCCMay 20, 1990
Tracks Ahead
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Chuck Zehner
Maturity rating
GCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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