

Welsh Railways
Overview
Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.
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Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

November 22, 2011 • 30m
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.

November 29, 2011 • 30m
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.

December 6, 2011 • 30m
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.

December 13, 2011 • 30m
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.