The Architecture the Railways Built

Series 2

Railway expert and train enthusiast Tim Dunn explores the stunning architecture that lines the railway network. Celebrating the radical design and often challenging construction of many station buildings across the UK and Europe: from grand edifices in major cities to tiny rural stations serving small communities.

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10 Episodes

Wemyss Bay
E1
Wemyss BayTim Dunn visits Weymss Bay Station in Inverclyde - an architectural gem. He also explores the engineering marvel that is Blackfriars station in central London.
Royal Albert Bridge
E2
Royal Albert BridgeTim visits the Royal Albert Bridge which spans the River Tamar, connecting Devon and Cornwall. He also visits the Gällivare Railway Station in Sweden, built by architect Folke Zettervall, the Chief architect for the state railways in Sweden. Finally Tim goes to Wolverhampton the see the remains of the historic old 'Low Level' station as well as the newly redeveloped station completed in 2020.
Windsor
E3
WindsorTim Dunn is in Windsor to find out how two rail companies fought to be first to get to Queen Victoria. He also explores the stunning Connel Bridge in the Scottish Highlands.
Piccadilly Line
E4
Piccadilly LineTim Dunn is in London exploring the striking stations of the Piccadilly Line's northern extension. Tim also takes a look at Causey Arch in County Durham.
Lynton
E5
LyntonTim Dunn rides on a funicular railway powered by water. Also, how an abandoned Victorian railway tunnel in Northamptonshire is being transformed into a racetrack.
Barrow Hill
E6
Barrow HillTim explores the last working roundhouse in the UK - Barrow Hill in Derbyshire. Tim also visits Bath, a city renowned for its Georgian architecture.
Sheffield
E7
SheffieldTim visits Sheffield station which been reinvented for the 21st century. He also helps to restore the Bennerley Viaduct in the Erewash valley.
Bristol
E8
BristolTim Dunn goes behind the scenes at Bristol Temple Meads, a Grade 1 listed station, and is given special access to Brunel's old Tudor station and boardroom.
Huddersfield
E9
HuddersfieldTim Dunn explores Huddersfield's Grade I listed station and examines the station's clock, and visits Cologne's magnificent Hohenzollern Bridge in Germany.
Wingfield
E10
WingfieldTim Dunn explores Wingfield, one of the oldest surviving railways and uncovers the longest brick viaduct in the UK, the Welland Viaduct in Northamptonshire.