Aired Saturday 21 December, 8:00pm - 9:00pmon U&Yesterday

Great American Railroad Journeys

Series 3: Reno to Napa Valley

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
05/02/2018
Cast and crew
  • Dave MinchinDirector
  • Michael PortilloHost