Mighty Trains: Norway’s Epic Rail Journeys | Season 3 Episode 5 (Full Episode) | MIGHTY
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This documentary explores the technical challenges and breathtaking landscapes of Norway's two most significant rail routes: the Bergen Line and the Nordland Line. The journey begins with the Bergen Line, traveling from Oslo to Bergen. The creator examines the intensive maintenance required for locomotives and passenger carriages, including the replacement of shock absorbing bogeies and the use of specialized lathes for wheel maintenance. The narrative covers massive infrastructure projects like the Folo tunnel and the dangers posed by the mountainous terrain, such as rockfalls and the fire risks associated with wooden snow sheds. After navigating a delay caused by a stalled freight train in the Finsa tunnel, the journey continues through the scenic Flam Railway. The second half of the episode focuses on the Nordland Line, which travels from Trondheim to Bodø and crosses the Arctic Circle. The creator highlights the difficulties of maintaining bridges, the use of explosives to clear rock faces, and the somber history of the line, which was built by Soviet prisoners of war during World War II. The episode concludes in Bodø, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Arctic landscape.
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You're crossing a line to another world, the Arctic World.
It's the best line we can offer you.
This rare epic adventure takes me way up north.
It's a truly awesome end to the first leg of my amazing journey.
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