Previews + Extras
The Race Underground Scene Breakdown
S29 E11 - 2m 59s
Bringing to life the story of an engineer and a massive construction project from more than 100 years ago is a challenge. Filmmaker Michael Rossi takes viewers behind-the-scenes of the production of Race Underground, the story of building America’s first subway, in Boston.
The Race Underground promo
S29 E11 - 30s
It was Boston — a city of so many firsts — that overcame a litany of engineering challenges, the greed-driven interests of businessmen, and the great fears of its citizenry to construct America’s first subway.
Similar Shows
Trains That Changed the World
History
Queen of Swing
History
Keeper of the Flame
History
Finding Elizabeth's Soldiers
History
The Shakers
History
Washington in the 2000s
History
Benjamin Franklin
History
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.