Great American Railroad Journeys

Beginning in the Silver State of Nevada, Michael takes to the skies over the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountain range. At Lake Tahoe, he hears of the first European explorer, known as `The Pathfinder', whose discovery opened up the west for settlement. Travelling on the historic Virginia and Truckee heritage line, Michael investigates the vast deposits of silver and gold ore on which Virginia City was built.

Category

Documentary / Travel

Original air date

2018-02-05