Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train
Overview
Francis Bourgeois, known for his role in Trainspotting, joins forces with car enthusiast Chris Harris. Together, they take on the challenge of restoring a battered locomotive from 1961, determined to overcome financial struggles and massive engineering obstacles without letting these issues strain their friendship.
Episodes
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1
Diesel in Distress
Francis, the renowned star of Trainspotting, invites Chris to the largest train exhibition in the world to enlist his help in the ambitious restoratio...
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2
Bare Metal Deadline
With just two days on the clock, the pair tear their locomotive down to the bone. They carve out every patch of rot, weld in fresh steel, and strip aw...
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3
The Wheels Come Off
Chris and Francis hit a major snag with their locomotive’s wheels, and the setback threatens to derail the entire restoration. The mounting costs an...
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4
The Missing Wheel
When disaster threatens their beloved locomotive restoration, Francis and Chris must take an enormous gamble to keep the project alive. They push them...
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5
12 Tonne Jigsaw
Chris and Francis scramble to recover time after an extended delay with a wheel issue, but their hopes of catching up are quickly derailed. First, lea...
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7
The 189 Litre V12
After two long years of stillness, Chris and Francis finally try to fire up 025’s engine. There’s no telling if it will roar to life or remain sil...
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8
The Return of the Stag
Chris, Francis, and the Bo’ness crew scramble to piece together their cherished 37025 in time for her main line trial. One misstep could dash their ...
