Ultimate Restorations showcases the rescue and restoration of some of the most valuable mechanical icons of the Golden Age (1880-1940), a high point in innovation and craftsmanship. The series, hosted by Bob McNeil, tells the spellbinding stories behind eight of American history's greatest historical and engineering treasures — the world's largest pipe organ; a surviving 1920s fire engine; a "fish car" designed to transport live fish by train; a priceless carousel; a World War II spy plane; one of the first U.S. yachts to round Cape Horn and a famous steam locomotive. The passionate restorers and committed craftspeople discuss the challenges associated with reviving these massive icons to their original glory: moving huge pieces of equipment, salvaging from sea-floor beds, searching for rare parts, and dealing with complicated mechanical systems.
Show Info
Network: PBS
(2014 -
2014)
Schedule: Mondays
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
The Schooner Coronet: Racing into History
Episode 1x08; Nov 24, 2014
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x08: The Schooner Coronet: Racing into History | Nov 24, 2014 | |
1x07: The Illions Supreme Carousel: A Rare Masterpiece | Nov 17, 2014 | |
1x06: Badger #2: The Last Remaining Fish Car | Nov 10, 2014 |