Episode 1
Union of South Africa
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.
TV series
The World's Most Beautiful Railway
20191 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.
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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.
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Episode 2
The Flying Scotsman
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.
Episode 3
Jacobite Steam Train
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.
Episode 4
Haymarket Station
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.
Episode 5
Royal Deeside
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.
Episode 6
West Highland Line
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.
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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