The World's Most Beautiful Railway

2019•45m

Documentary

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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Returning Series

First Aired

August 26, 2019

Last Aired

September 30, 2019

Networks

More4

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Union of South Africa

Air date: 2019-08-26

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.

The Flying Scotsman

Air date: 2019-09-02

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.

Jacobite Steam Train

Air date: 2019-09-09

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.

Haymarket Station

Air date: 2019-09-16

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.

Royal Deeside

Air date: 2019-09-23

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.