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Welsh Railways

Welsh Railways

2011•30m•Documentary
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Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 22, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - Full Steam Ahead: Part 1E130m

Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

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.

Nov 22, 2011

Episode 2 - Full Steam Ahead: Part 2E230m

Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

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.

Nov 29, 2011

Episode 3 - Beating Beeching: Part 1E330m

Beating Beeching: Part 1

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.

Dec 6, 2011

Episode 4 - Beating Beeching: Part 2E430m

Beating Beeching: Part 2

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.

Dec 13, 2011

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