Series 1

Series 1

2002-01-01
10 Episodes

Overview

A look at locomotives and railways across Britain.

Episodes

Michael Palin

1. Michael Palin

2002-01-01

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As part of their tour of interesting railway locations, Mark Found and Mark Collins meet up with globetrotting funnyman and train enthusiast Michael Palin

Mail Train

2. Mail Train

2002-01-08

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Mark Found and Mark Collins catch a ride on the mail train's night journey from London to Plymouth

Docklands Light Railway

3. Docklands Light Railway

2002-01-15

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Mark Found and Mark Collins visit the Docklands Light Railway in London as part of their trainspotting journey around the UK

Avon Light Railway/London Transport Museum

4. Avon Light Railway/London Transport Museum

2002-01-22

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The Avon Valley Railway and the London Transport Museum are among the sights waiting for intrepid trainspotters Mark Collins and Mark Found

Freight

5. Freight

2002-01-29

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Mark Found and Mark Collins visit a freight company on their countrywide search for delights from Britain's rich railway heritage

Isle of Wight

6. Isle of Wight

2002-02-05

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The journey reaches the Isle of Wight, where the intrepid travellers discover rolling stock from the old London Underground

Flying Scotsman

7. Flying Scotsman

2002-02-12

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Mark Found and Mark Collins visit world-famous locomotive the Flying Scotsman as they continue their search for the interesting and obscure from Britain's rich railway heritage

Vandalism and Trespassing

8. Vandalism and Trespassing

2002-02-19

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An examination of vandalism and trespassing on railways, actions that pose serious problems for today's train system

King's Cross/St Pancras

9. King's Cross/St Pancras

2002-02-26

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Mark Found and Mark Collins visit the site of major redevelopment work at London's King's Cross and St Pancras stations on their countrywide tour of railway locations

Tilting Trains

10. Tilting Trains

2002-03-05

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The intrepid travellers gain an insight into the British-led technology involved in the APT tilting trains