Steam Train Journeys

Name: Steam Train Journeys
Released: 2019-10-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Colin Mace

TV Show · Documentary · History

A behind-the-scenes journey of three preserved steam railway lines of Britain: the South Devon Railway heritage line, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railway and the Great Central Railway.

2019 · 43m

Starring Colin Mace

Director Nick Chapman

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

A behind-the-scenes look at three preserved steam railway lines: the South Devon Railway heritage line, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railway and the Great Central Railway.

43m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

At the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railway, manager Stephen Greig tries to ensure that all goes to plan ahead of the opening of the new station at Caernarfon.

43m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

In South Devon, engineer Ray Lee is working to bring a loco back into service. In Dartmouth, a visit to the SS Kingswear paddle steamer, the oldest vessel of its kind.

43m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

On the Welsh Highland Railway, trainee Claire Oates takes her driving test, while chef Alex and manager Michelle prepare a dinner for 130 people on the East Lancashire railway.

42m
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

At the East Lancashire Railway, the annual Race the Train event gets under way with athletes of all abilities taking on the almost 18km course from Bury to Rawtenstall.

42m
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

An insight into the Welsh Highland Railway's oldest volunteer fireman, 80-year-old Cedric Lodge, who has worked on the railways for 60 years.

42m