Great British Train Journeys from Above

All aboard, this is your ticket to ride the most spectacular train journeys in Britain. To mark 200 years of British train travel in 2025, this series uses cutting-edge drones to showcase the most iconic steam train journeys in Britain, from above.

In Scotland, the Jacobite Steam Train, better known as the Hogwarts Express, travels across the Scottish Highlands, unlocking the fascinating history of the Jacobite Rebellion. In Wales, the Mountain Spirit traverses glorious coastlines and ancient oak woodlands on the Ffestiniog Railway, through the mountainous Snowdonia National Park. And in England, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway travels from Whitby to Pickering, transporting us back in time to the golden age of steam train travel, and the West Somerset Railway scales rolling hills, to tell the story if its great engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

In this spectacular series, immerse yourself in the romance, history and thrill of train travel.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom Channel 4 (2025 - now)
Schedule: Saturdays at 20:00 (60 min)
Status: In Development; premiering October 2025
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: Travel
Episodes ordered: 4 episodes

Official site: www.channel4.com

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Episode 1

Episode 1x01; Oct 11, 2025

The first episode tracks the Jacobite Railway, which runs through the Scottish Highlands from Fort William to Mallaig. The programme visits the site of Bonnie Prince Charlie's hideout, and explores the history of the Jacobite Rebellion.

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