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Welsh Railways

Season 1 2011

  • 2011-11-22T19:30:00Z on BBC Two
  • 30m
  • 2h (4 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Documentary
Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

4 episodes

Series Premiere

2011-11-22T19:30:00Z

1x01 Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

  • 2011-11-22T19:30:00Z30m

In April 2011 Wales's most ambitious new railway, the Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia, was completed by hundreds of volunteers who worked tirelessly for the love of steam.

2011-11-29T19:30:00Z

1x02 Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

1x02 Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

  • 2011-11-29T19:30:00Z30m

Supported by royalty and donations from around the world, the new Welsh Highland Railway spans 25 miles of narrow-gauge track through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia.

2011-12-06T19:30:00Z

1x03 Beating Beeching: Part 1

1x03 Beating Beeching: Part 1

  • 2011-12-06T19:30:00Z30m

Wales's steam railways seemed lost forever with the Beeching cuts of the 1960s. This series celebrates their revival with archive film and memories of passengers and railwaymen.

2011-12-13T19:30:00Z

1x04 Beating Beeching: Part 2

1x04 Beating Beeching: Part 2

  • 2011-12-13T19:30:00Z30m

Wales's steam railways seemed lost forever with the Beeching cuts of the 60s. In this episode we meet the last generation of Welsh steam railwaymen and visit a heritage railway.

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