Great American Railroad Journeys

S03E01 Boston

Michael Portillo sets off on an 1,100-mile train adventure from Boston, Massachusetts, crossing into Toronto in Ontario, Canada, with his trusty 19th-century Appleton's guidebook in hand. Throughout his journey, he meets a diverse array of characters, including revolutionaries, feminists, pilgrims, and witches, while traveling along some of the most historic and stunning railways in the world.