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Steam Train Britain

  • 1 Series
  • 10 Episodes
  • Category: Engineering
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Behind the scenes of three preserved steam railway lines - the South Devon Railway heritage line, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highlands Railway and the Great Central Railway.

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All episodes for series 1 of Steam Train Britain

  • S1 E1

    Behind the scenes of three preserved steam railway lines.

  • S1 E2

    Stephen Greig tries to ensure all goes to plan ahead of the opening of a new station.

  • S1 E3

    At South Devon, engineer Ray Lee is working to bring a loco back in to service.

  • S1 E4

    Trainee Claire Oates takes her driving test.

  • S1 E5

    At the East Lancashire Railway, the annual Race the Train event gets under way.

  • S1 E6

    Meeting the Welsh Highland Railway's oldest volunteer fireman.

  • S1 E7

    A team of volunteers in Wales try to keep the line clear of overgrown plants.

  • S1 E8

    In East Lancashire, volunteer Chandra Law takes on the new role of Stationmaster.

  • S1 E9

    Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway are celebrating their annual Victorian Weekend.

  • S1 E10

    On the Welsh Highland Railway, a Pullman carriage is on its way to Caenarfon Station.

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