Train Rescue Down Under

Name: Train Rescue Down Under
Released: 1982-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Documentary

Trains are the lifeblood of Australia, and dedicated crews work in extreme conditions and under tight deadlines to repair these metallic monsters - from modern wonders to classic steam locomotives.

1982 · 44m

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

The Ghan's maintenance team must race to ensure this iconic train departs the next day, and a routine job on a Queensland Rail commuter train hits a snag.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The construction of a 130-tonne locomotive in Newcastle is nearing the finish line, and an overnight crew must get a Brisbane train on track before the morning commute.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

In Perth, the pressure is on for a team tackling a high-stakes engine rebuild, and in Townsville, a crew of experts build a massive underframe for a freight powerhouse.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

A locomotive needs a quick double bogie change to get back to the sugarcane harvest. Meanwhile, the heat is on for a tricky air conditioner replacement.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

A freight train needs an urgent engine replacement after a critical failure, and a crew works on a complex bogie change for a 132 T locomotive.
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

A busy commuter train undergoes a tough traction motor replacement, while a leaky torque seal sidelines a sugarcane locomotive urgently needed for the harvest.