Abandoned Railways from Above
Discover the stories of some of Britain’s lost railway lines, their unique histories and the beautiful scenery they pass through.
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Episode Title:Somerset
We follow one of Britain’s most beloved lost lines on a journey through Somerset and Dorset, known for their summer holiday trains and old-world charm.
Episode Title:Oxford
We follow the route of an abandoned line that connected Britain’s two great university cities but became the country's secret weapon during the Second World War.
Episode Title:Scarborough
We journey along a line that connected two British seaside resorts, Scarborough and Whitby, boasting spectacular scenery along the way.
Episode Title:Wales
We journey along a line that connected rural communities in Wales and helped industries boom from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen.
Episode Title:York
In Yorkshire, we follow a line whose fortunes were intertwined with those of the Railway King, George Hudson.
Episode Title:Scotland
Starting near the Scottish border, we follow an abandoned line from Carlisle to Edinburgh that connected communities in this remote area.