Take a ride from the conductor's chair on the Alaskan railroad.

When living off grid in Alaska, getting simple things like water require a bit more work than just turning on your faucet.

Fixing a train track in sub zero temperatures requires some creativity.

Moose are very common creatures to see along the Alaskan railroad. Can the team avoid hitting one?

The Alaskan railroad team must shoot down ice that has the potential to derail a train.

In Alaska, avalanches are common. Along a railroad, avalanches can be deadly.

Melting ice can quickly create a mudslide and destroy large parts of the railroad.

Following an elite crew of workers, Railroad Alaska illustrates the battle against ferocious weather and treacherous terrain to keep the State of Alaska’s critical 500-mile long railroad rolling to deliver life-sustaining supplies.

As if staying warm in Alaska weren't hard enough, these residents must also ward off bears while trying to use the restroom in peace.

Conductor Harry Ross has worked on the railroad for over 40 years. Using his own money, he purchases and delivers newspapers to his friends, the off-gridders.

The Durr brothers have been off-gridders since the '70s, surviving multiple bear attacks.

While living in the Alaskan wilderness, only having one hand makes things more difficult.

Moose like to use the train tracks to walk on because it is easier terrain, but it puts them in danger of being hit by a speeding train.

Jim and Nancy James are left without electricity when a porcupine eats through their generator cable. But, the ever resourceful Jim has a plan for the porcupine to pay for the damage.

Nancy and Jim James face hungry bears emerging from hibernation as they trek to an abandoned cabin.

The railroad police are called in when a 4-wheeled trespasser is stuck on the line ahead of the speeding train. Can they get it off the tracks in time?

Take a ride from the conductor's chair on the Alaskan railroad.

When living off grid in Alaska, getting simple things like water require a bit more work than just turning on your faucet.

In Alaska, avalanches are common. Along a railroad, avalanches can be deadly.

A snow clearer derails causing big problems for train travel.

Conductor Harry Ross has worked on the railroad for over 40 years. Using his own money, he purchases and delivers newspapers to his friends, the off-gridders.

The Durr brothers have been off-gridders since the '70s, surviving multiple bear attacks.

Railroad section-chief Bruce Gough is forced to bring out the big guns, a 105mm howitzer with military-grade explosives to trigger man-made avalanches along the track.

There's a defect that's set off the alarm forcing the train to stop. One of the wheel's is way too hot.

The Alaskan railroad team must shoot down ice that has the potential to derail a train.

Off gridder Dan Mawhinney decides to sell his cabin, but first he must find a buyer.

Melting ice can quickly create a mudslide and destroy large parts of the railroad.

Moose like to use the train tracks to walk on because it is easier terrain, but it puts them in danger of being hit by a speeding train.

Jim and Nancy James are left without electricity when a porcupine eats through their generator cable. But, the ever resourceful Jim has a plan for the porcupine to pay for the damage.

Nancy and Jim James face hungry bears emerging from hibernation as they trek to an abandoned cabin.

The railroad police are called in when a 4-wheeled trespasser is stuck on the line ahead of the speeding train. Can they get it off the tracks in time?

See why this Alaskan treehouse might not be move-in ready for these two homebuyers.