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A perfect diecast replica of a Merchant Navy steam locomotive is the task for Hornby's design team. Engineer Chris tries to capture the authentic sounds of a Light Pacific loco.
The iconic Locomotive Flying Scotsman is scaled down 120 times from real life.
Young designer Prad has just 30 days to reinvent the model railway starter kit.
Hornby prepares for a right royal year with a miniature 1930s classic 'Coronation' train.
Pete Waterman recreates the section of West Coast Mainline where he spent time as a child.
Paramjit in the Airfix team works on a Buccaneer fighter jet in 1:48 scale.
The Hornby team attempt to replicate the legendary 9F steam locomotive.
A huge challenge faces designer Phil with Hornby's latest range of A4 locos.
Designer Phil takes on a reinvention of the Black Fives, encompassing all 842 variations.
For the first time in 50 years, the Airfix team attempt a 1:24 scale kit of a Spitfire.
Designer Steve takes on the challenge of replicating one of the world's newest trains.
Countdown of favourite miniatures from the Hornby, Airfix, Scalextric and Corgi range.
Description: Examining the Industrial revolution - the age of smoke and steel.; Category: Engineering; 6 episodes available.
Description: Tim Dunn and Siddy Holloway explore the disused parts of London's tube network.; Category: Engineering; 36 episodes available.
Description: Tim Dunn explores the stunning architecture that lines the railway network.; Category: Engineering; 40 episodes available.
Description: The history enthusiast honours Lancaster bomber crews of the Second World War.; Category: Military & War; 1 episode available.
Description: Trains are the lifeblood of Australia, and dedicated crews work in extreme conditions to repair them.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 10 episodes available.
Description: A behind-the-scenes look at the North York Moors Railway.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 9 episodes available.
Description: The actor discovers the machines that made America and changed the world.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 5 episodes available.
Description: The history enthusiast joins a select crew of engineers working on the last functioning Vulcan bomber.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 1 episode available.
Description: Celebration of the many sides of Fred Dibnah; Category: Engineering; 12 episodes available.
Description: The motoring fan builds a working replica of a First World War tank and drives it at a Remembrance Day parade.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 1 episode available.
Description: The history enthusiast joins the two-year restoration of a Spitfire that was buried in a French beach.; Category: Engineering; 1 episode available.
Description: The naturalist ventures into uncharted territory in pursuit of new discoveries.; Category: Factual Entertainment; 16 episodes available.