NBC Montana

Great Northern Railway left tracks that shaped Montana, American West

The Great Northern Railway played a pivotal role in shaping Montana’s history.Opening the West, building communities, and ...
PBS

Episode 2

Hill takes the biggest gamble of his career. He decides to build west, despite existing competition. Hill takes the biggest gamble of his career. He decides to build west, despite existing ...
PBS

Episode 4

James J. Hill turns Seattle into an international port by opening up trade with Asia. James J. Hill turns Seattle into an international port by opening up trade with Asia. Encouraged by GN agents, ...