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Modern Marvels: The Railroads That Tamed the Wild West (S2, E9) | Full Episode

2024-10-05 Entertainment
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In one of the greatest building achievements in history, East and West were joined by a thin ribbon of steel and wood. But would the railroad conquer the wild, open country? See more in Season 2, Episode 9, "The Railroads That Tamed the West." Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. #ModernMarvels Subscribe for more from Modern Marvels and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about the show on our site: https://www.history.com/shows/modern-marvels Check out exclusive The HISTORY Channel content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook TikTok - http://bit.ly/4kZKjXi "Modern Marvels" goes beyond the basics to provide insight and history into things we wonder about and that impact our lives. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @HISTORY on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at http://press.aenetworks.com.

Top Comments (10)

@bradd188 2024-10-17

Oh this is a real treat, back when the history channel was good

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@larryfinley9221 2025-05-20

Thank you. This was educational. The demise of the history channel was one of the main reasons I quit cable TV many years ago. Filling a boat with dead gators is not history.

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@DGas-rg1pk 2025-09-23

THIS is what made History channel great. Before the dark times. Before the Alien Pyramids.

72 1 replies
@douglassauvageau7262 2024-10-08

This is among The History Channel's best episodes.

67 1 replies
@HISTORY 2024-10-03

Love Modern Marvels? Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule.

48 12 replies
@natetheshocker 2025-08-28

I'm trying to quit drinking. When watching this I wonder how people developed this country without drinking. Answer: They didn't.

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@MatAK49 2025-09-09

Growing up in northern Minnesota, the farm was less than a 1/4 mile from the track that ran east and west along hwy 2. Laying awake at night, I'd hear the long lonesome sound of the train's horn as it approached the crossing, and I'd dream of the miles the train traveled finally to succumb to sleep. This video brought back these long forgotten memories of childhood dreams.

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@travishendrix7026 2024-11-08

My grandad came home from the Pacific in WW2 decorated veteran. He spent 36 years on The Rock Island till it went bankrupt. Got a pension. Hired on with the Katy from Oklahoma to South Texas. Earned another pension. Being a railroad man was special in America. Sad it is taken for granted and overlooked now .

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@diegoebustamante 2024-12-22

History’s Channel Golden Era

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@Triskept 2026-01-21

It's insane how enjoyable something like the history of railroads can be when presented right. Bring this show back History Channel

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