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Where To Stream Great Railway Journeys Season 1 Episode 6

Three Miles High

The highest railroad in the world climbs the Peruvian Andes. After 60 tunnels, 45 bridges and switch-backs to 15,000 feet, MILES KINGTON gives up record-breaking and takes the only rail route southwards to Bolivia. From Cuzco, the Inca capital, Kington crosses some of the finest scenery in South America, riding variously on footplate, Pullman, vintage railcar and steamer - all built in Britain. Timetables and people he met suggested the route. So, well briefed on the local history of...