Impossible Repairs
Host Mike Davidson is on a globetrotting mission to get an up-close look at some of the most incredible machines on Earth and to meet the hard-hat heroes that keep them running. This six-part series will take us from the forests of the Pacific Northwest for a heli-logging expedition, to the jungles of the Panama Canal for some big track repairs, to the Alps of Switzerland aboard one of Europe's busiest haulers, and detail how each team overcomes violent storms, mechanical failures, arctic conditions, and more to keep their machines operating.
6 episodes
1. Heli-LoggingFlying on one of the biggest helicopters on Earth, on a quest to pull valuable timber from the forest. Unfortunately for the crew huge repairs threaten to bring this mission to a halt.CC44minSep 19, 2021
2. The Potash ExpressGo on an incredible journey across Lithuania on big trains packed to the brim. On the coast a fleet of gaints ships eagerly wait to collect their bounty and take it across the ocean.CC44minSep 26, 2021
3. Euro Train HeroesRide the rails of Europe on a mission to haul hefty cargo north from Switzerland to the Netherlands. A journey which spans four countries with critical repairs necessary at every turn.CC44minOct 3, 2021
4. Panama Canal RailwayGoing behind the scenes at the Panama Canal Railway. Big track repairs, massive machines, and unrelenting deadlines make this one of the hardest and most important maintenance jobs in the world.CC44minOct 11, 2021
5. Deep Sea Fish DeliveryOffshore fish farming is big business, with big profits, big machines, and very big risks. In this episode, host Mike Davidson goes on perhaps his most physically demanding mission yet, joining the crew of Open Blue as they transport a school of Cobia whitefish worth $300,000 in future sales. For three days, he'll battle ocean waves, dive in shark-infested waters, and assist in excruciating repairs to ship engines and feeding dosers. And just when it looks like smooth sailing ahead, Mother Nature steps in to show who's really in charge.CC44minOct 18, 2021- 6. Big City Tunnel BoringGoing under one of the world's largest lakes for a multi-million dollar tunnel boring project in one of the fastest growing cities on Earth.CC44minOct 25, 2021
Impossible Repairs
Host Mike Davidson is on a globetrotting mission to get an up-close look at some of the most incredible machines on Earth and to meet the hard-hat heroes that keep them running. This six-part series will take us from the forests of the Pacific Northwest for a heli-logging expedition, to the jungles of the Panama Canal for some big track repairs, to the Alps of Switzerland aboard one of Europe's busiest haulers, and detail how each team overcomes violent storms, mechanical failures, arctic conditions, and more to keep their machines operating.
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