The World's Most Beautiful Railway

Scotland's rail network crosses a landscape voted the best in the world. This series follows the staff and enthusiasts safeguarding these iconic routes.

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First Aired on

Aug 26, 2019

1 seaons till Sep 30, 2019

Popularity: 0.1812
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(GB)
Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: West Highland Line

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Union of South Africa45 min

    Two hundred lucky passengers board steam locomotive, Union of South Africa. There's a charity abseil from the Forth Bridge. A team of engineers scramble to erect the UK's largest landslide barrier.

  • Episode 2The Flying Scotsman45 min

    The Flying Scotsman takes a tour of the railway it once called home as it returns to Edinburgh Waverley, where there is a very special treat waiting for one young steam enthusiast.

  • Episode 3Jacobite Steam Train45 min

    The show follows in Harry Potter's footsteps onboard the Jacobite steam train while YouTube sensations Geoff and Vicki head for the UK's highest train station.

  • Episode 4Haymarket Station45 min

    Musician Hamish Napier celebrates the old Speyside. Haymarket station gets ready for the Spice Girls. And newly qualified conductor Sean joins his mum Angela on the job.

  • Episode 5Royal Deeside45 min

    Volunteers are bringing steam trains back to Royal Deeside and Edinburgh Pride comes to Waverley. Plus, there is a trip to Wemyss Bay, the world's most beautiful railway station.

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