Making Hell on Wheels

Think you know what it takes to build a train from styrofoam and wood? Watch how the crew of Hell On Wheels collaborates in bringing a functioning period locomotive to life.

Hear from the cast and crew of AMC’s newest series which centers on former Confederate soldier Cullen Bohannon, whose quest for vengeance leads him to the construction of the first transcontinental railroad.

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Beth says:

October 13, 2011 at 7:08 pm

This is totally awesome – what a cool dude!

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Jackie SikoraKing- says:

December 30, 2011 at 12:46 pm

I grew up 5 houses up from David and his sister Beth. Our parents were very good friends. I am so happy to see how well David is doing, and I wish him a prosperous career and a happy life! You worked very hard and you deserve all the accolades. Ps. My dad is still on Elm Street! Have a Happy New Year David!

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Jackie Sikora-King says:

December 30, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Hi David! Its Jackie. Remember me? Russells sister. We grew up on same street together in Pawling. My dad is still there on Elm Street after all these years. Its so great to see you are doing so well and I absolutely loved your Movie Seraphim Falls! Ive recently been in touch with Beth, and glad to see shes doing great also with her writing. You are both truly gifted and I look forward to all your work ahead. I wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year! Keep up the amazing work. Jackie

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David Von Ancken

As a television and film director, David Von Ancken knows how to keep an audience on the edge of its seat. David has directed many of television's most popular dramas including Vampire Diaries, Oz, The Shield, Numb3rs, CSI: NY, Cold Case, Heroes and Without a Trace. But that hasn't stopped David from flexing his comedic chops as a frequent director of Showtime's hit, Californication. In addition to his work on television, David was also the co-writer and director of Seraphim Falls, a civil war action-thriller starring Pierce Brosnan and Liam Neeson. This year may be his busiest yet as he is executive producing and directing the first season of AMC's post-civil war epic, Hell on Wheels, a new series premiering November 6th, ordered from the pilot that he also directed.