Steam engines, stunning valleys, and British blokes who REALLY love trains.
30 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestWales'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.
Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.
Cinematography
Snowdonia looking unfairly gorgeous in every single shot.
Production
Access to working steam tech that feels increasingly precious.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Welsh Highland Railway's revival represents one of Europe's most ambitious heritage rail projects, saved from total dereliction by obsessive volunteers in the 1990s.
The series quietly documents a vanishing knowledge economy—retired engineers passing irreplaceable steam maintenance skills to younger generations before they disappear entirely.
GB
