About this season
Scotland's rail network crosses a landscape voted the best in the world. This series follows the staff and enthusiasts safeguarding these iconic routes.
Episodes (6)
1. Union of South Africa
Aired 26 August 2019 • 45 min
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.
2. The Flying Scotsman
Aired 2 September 2019 • 45 min
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.
3. Jacobite Steam Train
Aired 9 September 2019 • 45 min
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.
4. Haymarket Station
Aired 16 September 2019 • 45 min
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.
5. Royal Deeside
Aired 23 September 2019 • 45 min
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.
6. West Highland Line
Aired 30 September 2019 • 45 min
The show goes for a ride on the magical West Highland line. The secrets of Waverley station are revealed. And there's a trip to Blair Castle.