Abandoned Railways from Above

Docuseries exploring lost railway lines, each with their own unique history revealing the vibrant industries that were once dotted along their routes and the ingenious engineering involved

Documentary

Abandoned Railways from Above

Docuseries exploring lost railway lines, each with their own unique history revealing the vibrant industries that were once dotted along their routes and the ingenious engineering involved

Documentary

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First Aired on: May 17, 2024
Popularity: 3.2966: 0 votes
Networks: (AU)
Production: Banijay Rights (FR)Banijay UK (GB)
Status: Returning Series: In Production

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired 1 year ago

6 Episodes

Episode 1Somerset45 min
Explores a lost line that was known for its holiday trains and crosses some of Britain's most picturesque countryside in Somerset and Dorset.
Episode 2Oxford45 min
Explores a route that connected two of Britain's most prestigious universities and acted as a secret weapon for the country during WWII.
Episode 3Scarborough46 min
Explores a line that ran between two of Britain's most popular resort towns, Scarborough and Whitby, to see how railways transformed them into tourist destinations.
Episode 4Wales45 min
Explores a route in Wales from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen that helped rural communities thrive and brought with it an industrial boom in the region.
Episode 5York44 min
Explores a line that intertwines with the fortune of the Railway King, George Hudson. The journey starts at York's first permanent railway station, then moves to the 12,000-acre estate in Londesborough and finally to Hull.