 The hit PBS series Tracks Ahead has a
unique appeal for train lovers of all ages. Now broadcast on more than 200
PBS stations across America, Japan, and on the high definition cable services, host Spencer Christian
formerly of ABC's Good Morning America presents the best of steam
locomotives, railroad stories, model trains and art.
Each season of
Tracks Ahead brings a formidable
lineup of all-new features for railroading novices as well as experts.
Starting with Season 5, Tracks Ahead is in high definition, and seasons 6
onward have surround sound audio. The series
is available to all PBS stations as a free offering. All the
station has to do is ask for it. If you don't see it,
contact your local PBS affiliate and ask about the series.
 Work
continues on more episode, with a new season expected for release in Fall,
2011.
"We continue to striving for more depth in each
episode," said David Baule, executive producer and director of the series.
"The stories will intrigue a variety of viewers, while walking a middle line
between technical and general information. Our goal is to capture the excitement
and history of railroading. We continue to explore
everything involved with it, from model trains and museums to collectors and authors."
Tracks Ahead Series 1 -
5 was re-released to all
Public TV stations in the summer of 2002. Call your local affiliate to
inquire about dates and times.
Tracks Ahead is the proud winner of a 1999
Emmy, given for Outstanding Excellence in the Video Arts, and most recently
nominated for a
2006 Emmy for Videography. The series has
also won Gold Awards (1996, 2002), a Silver Award (1999), and a REMI (2005 in the Houston WorldFest video competition.
Thanks for joining us on our web site.
You're invited to wander around, follow the intrepid Tracks crew on
their production shoots across the globe, and maybe
pick up a souvenir or two!
All aboard! It's Tracks Ahead!
|
