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.
EP2 The Flying ScotsmanSep 02, 2019
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.
EP3 Jacobite Steam TrainSep 09, 2019
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.
EP4 Haymarket StationSep 16, 2019
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.
EP5 Royal DeesideSep 23, 2019
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.
EP6 West Highland LineSep 30, 2019
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.
Official Website: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-worlds-most-beautiful-railway
Synopsis
Scotland's rail network crosses a landscape voted the best in the world. This series follows the staff and enthusiasts safeguarding these iconic routes.