Ep 16. Nazi Ghost Train
- November 14, 2000
- 42 min
The episode "Nazi Ghost Train" from season 10 of History's Mysteries explores the mysterious disappearance of possibly billions of dollars worth of treasure on board a Nazi train during World War II.
The story begins in the last days of the war, as the Nazi war machine was collapsing and the Allies were closing in on Germany. As SS commander Heinrich Himmler realized the impending defeat, he decided to hide his most valuable treasures on a train, which would be sent away from the front lines and hidden in a secret location.
The train was carrying everything from gold and silver to art and jewels, all looted from the countries the Nazis had invaded. The treasure was intended to be used to finance a fourth Reich, should the Nazis ever rise again.
The train was last seen in the area of Wroclaw, in Nazi-occupied Poland, but then disappeared without a trace. Many people speculated on the whereabouts of the train and its precious cargo, but no one had any definitive answers.
Decades later, rumors and legends about the "Nazi Ghost Train" persisted, with some claiming to have seen it buried deep in the tunnels under the hills of Poland. Others insisted that it had been found and looted by the Soviets after the war.
The episode follows a team of experts as they travel to Poland to search for the Ghost Train. Using cutting-edge technology and following leads from locals who claim to have seen it, the team embarks on a perilous journey through underground tunnels and forgotten bunkers.
Along the way, they discover evidence that suggests that the train may have been abandoned in a hidden tunnel deep below the surface of the earth. With every challenge they face in their journey, the experts remain determined to find the lost Nazi train and unravel the mysteries of its disappearance.
Throughout the episode, the team encounters various obstacles in their quest for the truth. From treacherous terrain to booby-trapped tunnels, the search is a difficult one. As they begin to piece together more information about the Ghost Train, they begin to realize the true motives behind its creation and the lengths that the Nazis went to in order to preserve their power and wealth.
Despite the odds against them, the team continues to push forward, fueled by their desire to uncover the truth about the long lost Nazi treasure. As they finally get closer to their goal, they begin to unravel a conspiracy that involves both Nazis and Soviet officials, who were all vying for control of the treasure.
The episode concludes with a dramatic revelation that explores what may have happened to the Nazi Ghost Train, and the fate of the priceless treasure it carried. With this thrilling episode, History's Mysteries brings viewers one step closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.