Great Rail Restorations with Peter Snow
★ 8 · 2018 · 45m · Documentary · Reality
Restoration experts restore iconic rail carriages back to their former glory
Episodes
1. Brake Composite Carriage45m · 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
2. 1864 Carriage45m · 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
3. 1960 Pullman45m · 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.
4. Queen Victoria's Carriage45m · 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.
5. The Time Train45m · 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 RailwayMore Like This
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