Great American Railroad Journeys (2016)

Episode Overview

Michael embarks on the next segment of his American rail adventure, traveling from St. Louis to Jefferson City, Missouri, retracing the path taken by 19th-century European settlers. His journey kicks off in Washington, Missouri, where he tries his hand at making a corn cob pipe, a nod to the region's rural heritage. In Hermann, he enjoys bratwurst and learns about the descendants of German settlers who proudly maintain their cultural traditions. Finally, in Jefferson City, the state capital, Michael encounters a massive fortified structure that once functioned as the jail for the Wild West.