PROGRAMME 8

Bluebell Railway
We visit one of the oldest and most successful preserved railways in the country. It is exclusively operated by steam, including all their shunting operations.

Meridiens
The Class 222’s are the latest addition to Midland Mainline’s fleet with a computer controlled driver cab, and a host of hi tech passenger comforts.

Forth Rail Bridge
We spend a day on the famous bridge, finding out about its history, and looking at the major new maintenance programme underway.

Jacobite Line
We take a trip from Fort William to Mallaig along one of Scotland’s most picturesque routes and the only daily scheduled steam service on the mainline network with a fascinating history.