Trainspotting

  

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TrainspottingThe city of Glasgow has the third oldest underground system in Europe. Steve examines it's history and development and sees how it operates. S2/Ep10Fri, Feb 16, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingRail Tours organise special railway excursions. Mark's leaping aboard to sample some silver service cuisine on a trip to Cornwall motored by two classic diesel locos. S2/Ep9Fri, Feb 16, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMidland Mainline's fleet have gone high-tech with a host of new additions. Mark checks out their computer controlled cabs and passenger perks. S2/Ep8Thu, Feb 15, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingBombardier in Derby are the last surviving train manufacturers in the UK. Mark takes a tour of the plant to see how a modern passenger unit is built. S2/Ep7Thu, Feb 15, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingCoventry station is undergoing major construction work. Steve sees how the Kirow 100 ton rail crane is put to good use. S2/Ep6Wed, Feb 14, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingSteve gets a unique look at Wildenrath test track in Germany, where Siemens put their new locomotives and units through their paces. S2/Ep5Wed, Feb 14, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingEngines must work to full capacity when it comes to hills and even modern locomotives need a helping hand. Mark visits the infamous Lickey Incline. S2/Ep4Tue, Feb 13, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark takes a trip to Dublin where he finds out about the history of railways in Ireland, and looks at the heritage still to been found. S2/Ep3Tue, Feb 13, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingTrainspotting gets technical, as Mark Collins and Mark Found learn about the British-led technology involved in the new APT tilting trains. S1/Ep10Fri, Feb 9, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Found meets the man who's built his own railway. Mark Collins investigates the redevelopment of King's Cross. He's invited on to the roof - but can he conquer his vertigo? S1/Ep9Fri, Feb 9, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins gets misty-eyed over a long-lost diesel, and Mark Found investigates the Foxfield line. Then it's time to get serious as the guys examine the problem of vandalism. S1/Ep8Thu, Feb 8, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingThe track and train inspired journey continues for Mark Found and Mark Collins, as they visit the world-famous locomotive - the Flying Scotsman. S1/Ep7Thu, Feb 8, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingThe Isle of Wight is the next trainspotting stop in this tour of the UK. Mark Collins and Mark Found visit some old London Underground rolling stock. S1/Ep6Wed, Feb 7, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins spends the night on an Electrostar and Mark Found goes behind the scenes at a freightliner depot. Then it's up and away as the guys test the UK's mountain railways. S1/Ep5Wed, Feb 7, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins fulfils a lifelong ambition and learns how to drive a steam train. Then it's time to link up with Mark Found and enjoy an all-access pass to London's railways. S1/Ep4Tue, Feb 6, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins retraces the route of Britain's first public railway, while Mark Found goes behind the scenes of London's DLR and examines the projected plans for its future. S1/Ep3Tue, Feb 6, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Found and Mark Collins explore more train-inspired sights, before catching a ride on the famous mail train's night shift from London to Plymouth. S1/Ep2Mon, Feb 5, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Found and Mark Collins travel the country visiting the best in railway locations and meet famous train enthusiast Michael Palin along the way. S1/Ep1Mon, Feb 5, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingThe city of Glasgow has the third oldest underground system in Europe. Steve examines it's history and development and sees how it operates.Tue, Jul 11, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingRail Tours organise special railway excursions. Mark's leaping aboard to sample some silver service cuisine on a trip to Cornwall motored by two classic diesel locos.Tue, Jul 11, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMidland Mainline's fleet have gone high-tech with a host of new additions. Mark checks out their computer controlled cabs and passenger perks.Mon, Jul 10, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingBombardier in Derby are the last surviving train manufacturers in the UK. Mark takes a tour of the plant to see how a modern passenger unit is built.Mon, Jul 10, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingEngines must work to full capacity when it comes to hills and even modern locomotives need a helping hand. Mark visits the infamous Lickey Incline.Thu, Jul 6, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark takes a trip to Dublin where he finds out about the history of railways in Ireland, and looks at the heritage still to been found.Thu, Jul 6, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark mucks in with the volunteers at Porthmadoc in North Wales, for the inside track on the daily operations of the Welsh Highland Railway.Wed, Jul 5, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins teams up with heavy metal legend and Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson - for a pleasant day steam train driving at the Bluebell Railway.Wed, Jul 5, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingTrainspotting gets technical, as Mark Collins and Mark Found learn about the British-led technology involved in the new APT tilting trains. S1/Ep10Tue, Jul 4, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Found meets the man who's built his own railway. Mark Collins investigates the redevelopment of King's Cross. He's invited on to the roof - but can he conquer his vertigo? S1/Ep9Tue, Jul 4, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins gets misty-eyed over a long-lost diesel, and Mark Found investigates the Foxfield line. Then it's time to get serious as the guys examine the problem of vandalism. S1/Ep8Mon, Jul 3, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingThe track and train inspired journey continues for Mark Found and Mark Collins, as they visit the world-famous locomotive - the Flying Scotsman. S1/Ep7Mon, Jul 3, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingThe Isle of Wight is the next trainspotting stop in this tour of the UK. Mark Collins and Mark Found visit some old London Underground rolling stock.Fri, Jun 30, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins spends the night on an Electrostar and Mark Found goes behind the scenes at a freightliner depot. Then it's up and away as the guys test the UK's mountain railways.Fri, Jun 30, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins fulfils a lifelong ambition and learns how to drive a steam train. Then it's time to link up with Mark Found and enjoy an all-access pass to London's railways.Thu, Jun 29, 12:30 pmQUEST30 mins
TrainspottingMark Collins retraces the route of Britain's first public railway, while Mark Found goes behind the scenes of London's DLR and examines the projected plans for its future.Thu, Jun 29, 12:00 pmQUEST30 mins