Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow (2018)
Synopsis
Restoration experts restore iconic rail carriages back to their former glory
Network
Channel 4
Episodes
Brake Composite Carriage
In the stunning Vale of Llangollen a relic from 1912 is restored - including a large first-class saloon, three immaculate third-class compartments, two loos, and a brake compartment for the guard
1864 Carriage
On the Isle of Wight, Peter Snow learns to drive a steam train while a local team bring an enchanting wooden rail carriage from 1864 back to life in all of its splendid detail
1960 Pullman
It's luxury and glamour to the fore this time, as a 1960 Pullman dining car is brought back to life in all of its glory. And Peter has another train driving lesson.
Queen Victoria's Carriage
A family restores one of only two surviving railway coaches used by Queen Victoria, that's been rotting in a car park for decades. And Peter finally drives a steam train.
The Time Train
For the series finale the restored carriages are joined together as a spectacular 'Time Train' which Peter takes for a ride on the beautiful Llangollen Railway
Cast
Details
Original Title
Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Production
Brown Bob Productions
