Walking Britain's Lost Railways
Overview
Rob Bell embarks on a captivating journey through Britain's forgotten railway lines in Walking Britain's Lost Railways. Following the extensive cuts made in the 1960s, which saw 4,000 miles of railways vanish, Bell seeks to rediscover these lost routes. Each episode delves into a unique railway line, revealing the hidden landscapes and remnants of infrastructure that have remained untouched over the decades. As he traverses these once-bustling corridors of travel, viewers are invited to experience the forgotten stories and scenic beauty that the closures left behind.
Episodes
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1
Elgin to Portsoy
Rob Bell embarks on a journey to uncover the forgotten railway connecting Elgin to Portsoy, a vital link for the local fishing and whisky industries. ...
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2
Sheffield
Title: Sheffield Plot: Rob embarks on an adventure in the renowned steel city of Sheffield, tracing the historic Woodhead Line as it weaves through...
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3
Dartmoor
Rob's adventure across Dartmoor, traveling from Plymouth to Exeter, kicks off in an unexpected place: the garage of model railway lover Bruce Hunt. Br...
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4
Lake District
This tale follows a freight line originally constructed to navigate the challenging terrain of the Lake District for transporting minerals from variou...
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5
Somerset & Dorset
The tale of the Somerset and Dorset line revolves around ambitious investors who were confident in the profits they would reap. However, they faced da...
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6
Wales
Rob Bell travels to Wales to explore the tale of a forgotten railway connecting Ruabon and Barmouth. This route marked a significant shift in allowing...
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Derbyshire
Title: Derbyshire Plot: Rob Bell ventures into more forgotten railway lines, starting with a route that winds dramatically through the stunning hills...
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The Durham Coalfields
Rob Bell travels to the industrial core of north-east England, starting in Wearside, where he discovers the first railway built for steam engines. He ...
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3
North Wales
Rob heads to Bangor in North Wales to uncover a forgotten railway line established in 1801, originally designed to carry Welsh slate from a quarry tha...
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4
Aberdeenshire
Title: Aberdeenshire Plot: The Deeside Railway, which operated until 1966, meandered along the River Dee from Aberdeen into what is now the Cairngorm...
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5
Norfolk
Rob Bell travels to Norfolk to trace a forgotten railway that winds through some of the most tranquil yet affluent areas of the country. Built in the ...
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Edinburgh
Rob Bell takes a journey along the historic Waverley Route, which stretches 100 miles from Edinburgh through the picturesque Scottish Borders to Carli...
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North Devon
Rob Bell uncovers the long-forgotten tracks that once opened up the stunning north Devon coastline. His journey starts on the striking Barnstaple and ...
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Highlands
Title: Highlands Plot: Rob embarks on an adventurous 70-mile journey along Scotland's stunning west coast via the Callander and Oban railway. During ...
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3
Cotswolds
Rob Bell embarks on a journey from the elegant Regency era of Cheltenham, traversing the Cotswolds along the 46-mile path of the Banbury and Cheltenha...
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East Midlands
Rob Bell embarks on a journey along the Great Central Railway, the last significant railway line of the Victorian era and the final main line construc...
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Walking Yorkshire's Lost Railways
Rob finds himself in Yorkshire investigating a figure who was once dubbed the ‘Railway King.’ George Hudson, who started from humble farming roots...
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2
Walking Cornwall's Lost Railways
Title: Discovering Cornwall's Forgotten Railways Plot: Rob embarks on a journey through Cornwall's rich copper mining history, tracing the paths of t...
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Walking Kent’s Lost Railways
Rob explores the Elham Valley Railway in the picturesque countryside of Kent, a route that gained significant importance during the world wars. This h...
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Walking Northern Ireland’s Lost Railways
Title: Discovering the Forgotten Railways of Northern Ireland Plot: Rob embarks on an adventure to uncover the forgotten railways of Northern Ireland...
