Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer
Synopsis
For generations, seemingly all paths led through Chicago as trains carrying passengers, livestock, and freight crisscrossed the country. In a new WTTW special and companion website, Riding the Rails, lifelong train enthusiast Geoffrey Baer hops aboard all kinds of trains to tell the story of this essential mode of transport and how it shaped our city. Along the way, he uncovers clues all around us to railroads of the past, recalls the colorful characters who built them and the unsung workers who toiled on them, and reveals why our current rail system is just as vital to Chicago’s existence today.
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Geoffrey Baer, Dan Andries, Tim Ferrin
- Original Title
- Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Release Date
- 13/04/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- WTTW/Chicago
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Baer, Dan Andries, Tim Ferrin
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Geoffrey Baer
Writer
Dan Andries
Writer
Tim Ferrin
Writer
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What is Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer about?
For generations, seemingly all paths led through Chicago as trains carrying passengers, livestock, and freight crisscrossed the country. In a new WTTW special and companion website, Riding the Rails, lifelong train enthusiast Geoffrey Baer hops aboard all kinds of trains to tell the story of this essential mode of transport and how it shaped our city. Along the way, he uncovers clues all around us to railroads of the past, recalls the colorful characters who built them and the unsung workers who toiled on them, and reveals why our current rail system is just as vital to Chicago’s existence today.
Who directed Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer?
Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer?
The principal cast of Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer includes Geoffrey Baer.
When was Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer released and how long is it?
Riding the Rails with Geoffrey Baer was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 50m.