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The Worst Episodes of Tracks Ahead

Tracks Ahead is a television series about railroading, produced by Milwaukee Public Television for public television stations starting in 1990. The series examines all aspects...

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  1. Background image for Cleveland RTA
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    #1 - Cleveland RTA

    S1:E1

    Cleveland RTA (OH), Schulz HO Gauge layout (WI), Warther Carver (OH), Kughn Collection

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - Why We Like Trains

    S1:E2

    Why We Like Trains, Devine Garden layout (CA), Indianapolis Children's Museum (IN), Green Collection (WI)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - Northern Railcar

    S1:E3

    Norther Railcar Wheelshop (WI), Kelly N Gauge layout (WI), Railroader's Mem. Museum (PA), Artist Gil Reid

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #4 - Amtrak Chicago

    S1:E4

    Amtrak Chicago (IL), Nelson S Gauge layout (WI), Circus Trains, Wendell Murphy (WI)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Traction Layout

    S1:E5

    Schwab O Gauge layout (WI), Roadside America (PA), California State RR Museum (CA), Artist Russ Porter

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Chicago Elevated

    S1:E6

    Chicago El (IL), Horwath HO Gauge layout (WI), Roaring Camp & Big Trees RR (CA), Jim Scribbins

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #7 - Moffat Tunnel

    S1:E7

    Moffat Tunnel (CO), Ozaukee Live Steam RR (WI), Train Collector's Museum (PA), Bob Baker

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #8 - Ward Kimbal

    S1:E8

    Ward Kimball, Lorbecki HO Gauge layout (WI), Trolleyville (OH), Milwaukee Road Profile

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Walthers

    S1:E9

    Wm. K. Walthers Mfg. (WI), Train Barn O Gauge layout (MI), Scenic Rail Dinner Train (WI), Don Heimberger

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Santa Fe Piggyback

    S1:E10

    Santa Fe Piggyback (IL), Milwaukee Model RR Club (WI), North Freedom Museum (WI), Chicago Northwestern Profile

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Lionel Corporation

    S1:E11

    Lionel Corporation (MI), Cuyahoga Valley RR Club (OH), Milwaukee Zoo Train (WI), Railroad Artillery

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - TMER&L

    S1:E12

    TMER&L Profile (WI), Stan Roy O Gauge layout (IL), Pennsylvania RR Museum, Fallen Flags

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - Minnesota Commercial

    S1:E13

    Minnesota Commercial RR (MN), MR&T HO Gauge layout (WI), MSI Chicago Oringinal layout (IL), T&M Publications

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - LS&I Railroad

    S2:E1

    LS&I Railroad (MI), Schlicht Flyer layout (WI), A. Mitchell, Swiss Transport Mus. (Swiss), Boxcar Willie

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Krupp Machinery

    S2:E2

    Krupp Mak (Ger), Diorama Studios, E. Harriman, Underground RR (CA), Amtrak (Sue Martin)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - Marklin Trains

    S2:E3

    Marklin (Ger), Tews HO Gauge layout (WI), Casey Jones, East Broadtop RR (PA), Metra (Chris Knapton)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Tehachapi Loop

    S2:E4

    Tehachapi Loop (CA), Cassler HO Gauge layout (PA), G.Varney, LGB (Ger), Richard Misunas (WI)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - ICE Trains

    S2:E5

    High speed ICE Trains (Ger), Brasher Collection, J.Hill, Lima Locomotive (OH), Author Bruce Moffat

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Mt. Washington Cog Railway

    S2:E6

    Mt. Washington Cog Rwy (NH), Winski G Gauge layout (WI), J. Barringer, Orange Empire RR Mus (CA), Rbh (Swiss)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #20 - San Diego Trolleys

    S2:E7

    San Diego Trolleys (CA), Rose G Gauge layout (CA), C. Vanderbilt, Lake Superior Transport Mus. (MI), Bob Beck

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #21 - McCormick Railroad Park

    S2:E8

    McCormick RR Park (AZ), Dougherty Lionel Collection, P. McGinnis, Cass Scenic Rwy (WV), Greg Mross Photos

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - Bay Area Rapid Transit

    S2:E9

    BART (CA), Pasadena Model RR Club (CA), Mantua, Seashore Trolley Museum (ME), UP Steam Heritage (WY)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - Harriman Dispatch

    S2:E10

    UP Harriman Dispatch (NE), Lindsey O Gauge layout (SC), D. Moffat, Midland RR Centre (UK), Artist Howard Fogg

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #24 - Jungfrau Railway

    S2:E11

    Jungfrau RR (Swiss), San Diego Model RR Club (CA), Op. Lifesaver, Sandley Railroad (WI), Artist Grif Teller

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #25 - Amtrak Beech Grove

    S2:E12

    Amtrak Beech Grove Fac. (IN), John Allen Retro, C. Crocker, Orient Expr. (Swiss), Copper Basin RR (AZ)

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

Worst Episodes Summary

"Cleveland RTA" is the worst rated episode of "Tracks Ahead". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/25/1990. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Why We Like Trains".