Welsh Railways

2011•30m

Documentary

Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

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Status

Ended

First Aired

November 22, 2011

Last Aired

December 13, 2011

Networks

BBC Two

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

Air date: 2011-11-22

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.

Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

Air date: 2011-11-29

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.

Beating Beeching: Part 1

Air date: 2011-12-06

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.

Beating Beeching: Part 2

Air date: 2011-12-13

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.