Episode 1
Nazi Gold Highway
45m
Railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds. Beginning with the Trans-Pyrenees Railway.
Episode credits
Written by Simon Deeley
TV series
Secrets of the Railways
20191 season7.0 / 10
These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Secrets of the Railways premiered June 18, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
These are the Secrets of the Railways, railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds.
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Episode 2
Dark Side of the Mountain
45m
The Harz Mountain Railway in Germany - Europe's longest rail network - which still uses steam locomotives and has a hidden past.
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Directed by Adrienne Doyard
Episode 3
Gold Rush
45m
The White Pass and Yukon Railroad over the US-Canada border, which began construction after the Klondike Gold Rush in the 19th century.
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Directed by Simon DeeleyWritten by Simon Deeley
Episode 4
Hitler's Arctic Railway
45m
The Nordland Line, the longest in Norway. Stretching between Trondheim and Bodo, it was first built to transport the country's iron ore.
Episode credits
Directed by Adrienne DoyardWritten by Adrienne Doyard
Episode 5
The Liverpool to Manchester Line
45m
The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which revolutionised rail travel when it opened in 1830, including introducing the first signalling system.
Episode credits
Guest stars Susan Major
Episode 6
Rainforest Railway
45mfinale
The background to the Tablelands Railway Line in Queensland, which changed the face of the state when it was constructed in the late 1800s.
Where to watch Secrets of the RailwaysEpisode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about Secrets of the Railways
Cast
Susan MajorHerself
Credits
- Written by
- Simon Deeley, Adrienne Doyard
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 6
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
U&YesterdayUnited Kingdom
Themes
railroadtrain