Welsh Railways (2011)

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1 Season

November 22, 2011

English

Documentary

Synopsis

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

Network

BBC Two

Episodes

Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

Nov 22, 2011

30 min

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

Nov 29, 2011

30 min

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

Dec 6, 2011

30 min

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

Dec 13, 2011

30 min

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.