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The World's Most Beautiful Railway

  • 2019
  • Returning Series
  • Documentary
  • ~45m / ep
  • 1 season

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

Latest: Season 1 · 2019

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  1. E1. Union of South Africa

    Aug 26, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  2. E2. The Flying Scotsman

    Sep 2, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  3. E3. Jacobite Steam Train

    Sep 9, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  4. E4. Haymarket Station

    Sep 16, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  5. E5. Royal Deeside

    Sep 23, 2019 · 45m

    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.

  6. E6. West Highland Line

    Sep 30, 2019 · 45m

    The show goes for a ride on the magical West Highland line. The secrets of Waverley station are revealed. And there's a trip to Blair Castle.