Hip Hop legend, Common, takes on the role of Elam, a former slave out to make something of himself in AMC’s new original series, Hell On Wheels.

Actress Dominique McElligottt plays Lily, one of the few women among thousands of men constructing the transcontinental railroad in Hell on Wheels.

From dirt-ridden railroad garb to Native American headdresses, costume designer Wendy Partridge describes the process of achieving the authentic look of Hell On Wheels.

Whether it’s the “pepper box” or the “blunderbuss”, on-set Armourer Brian Kent discusses some of the Old West weaponry used by the characters of Hell On Wheels.

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.