World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys
Specials
Actor Bill Nighy narrates as cameras follow trains travelling though some of the most scenic landscapes in the world. The stories of these iconic railways are told by those who travel on, work on and live beside them.
Where to Watch Specials
4 Episodes
- Britain's Most Scenic Railway Journey: Minute By Minute
E1Britain's Most Scenic Railway Journey: Minute By MinuteFeature-length film taking viewers on a journey aboard a Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 locomotive from the foothills of Ben Nevis down the West Highland route to meet the sea at the port of Mallaig. The programme is with train driver Ian Riley and train guard and manager Florence MacClean for the length of the route as the steam train winds its way past lochs, mountains and the world-famous Glenfinnan viaduct, all the while taking in the beautiful ancient vistas of indigenous ferns, heather and bracken. - Great Luxury Railway JourneysE3
Great Luxury Railway JourneysTrips on five of the world's most luxurious train rides, with window seats for the most beautiful scenery on the planet. From the gastronomic luxury of the El Transcantabrico in Spain to the beautiful wooden sleeper cars of Rovos Rail in South Africa, cameras capture scenic rides fit for kings and queens. - Great Coastal Railway JourneysE4
Great Coastal Railway JourneysA train ride along the most attractive coastlines in Europe. From Spain's northern seas to the beautiful Welsh coast and the frozen wonders of Norway, this documentary charts how each coast was shaped and linked by rail and meets some of the characters who live and work along these most scenic lines.