America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway
· 44 min · S3 E115
Episode America's Final Frontier: The Yukon Railway
In this episode of the Forbidden History podcast, we discover how over 100 years ago a remote railroad fought against impossible odds in order to transport the prospectors of the Klondike gold rush. From gangsters and gold miners to Donald Trump's grandfather, this is the story of how a remote railway changed the lives of those who came in search of the American dream.
Cast List:
Tim Dunn: Railway Historian
Karl Gurke: Historian & Archaeologist
Fiona Giardino: Parks Canada Ranger
Steve Hites: Former Railroad Employee
Brittany Masloski: Tour Guide
Guy Walters: Author & Historian
Dominic Selwood: Historian & Journalist
Claire Barratt: Industrial Engineer
Jonathan Baldwin: Artistic Director, The Days of ‘98
Carl Mulvihill: Local Historian
Eric Meyers: Narrator
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