PROGRAMME 6

Cornish Clay lines
There once were many, but now just a few clay branch lines through Cornwall that play a significant part in bringing china clay from the mines, to industries in the UK. Very picturesque scenery, with an early morning train unloading at Fowey docks.

Northam Depot
This high tech, purpose built depot has been specifically designed to cater for modern locos, with faster “pit stop” style maintenance, the sort of investment that should be applauded.

Rail Crane
We visit Coventry station the site of some major track relaying work and see how the Kirow 100 tonne rail crane is put to good use.

Cavan & Leitrim Railway, Ireland
We visit one of the few heritage railways in Ireland where one man’s vision and hard work is helping to preserve a steam based narrow gauge line.