Documentary / Reality
Restoration experts restore iconic rail carriages back to their former glory


In the stunning Vale of Llangollen a relic from 1912 is restored - including a large first-class saloon, three immaculate third-class compartments, two loos, and a brake compartment for the guard

On the Isle of Wight, Peter Snow learns to drive a steam train while a local team bring an enchanting wooden rail carriage from 1864 back to life in all of its splendid detail

It's luxury and glamour to the fore this time, as a 1960 Pullman dining car is brought back to life in all of its glory. And Peter has another train driving lesson.

A family restores one of only two surviving railway coaches used by Queen Victoria, that's been rotting in a car park for decades. And Peter finally drives a steam train.

For the series finale the restored carriages are joined together as a spectacular 'Time Train' which Peter takes for a ride on the beautiful Llangollen Railway

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