X-Machines

  

Snapshots

X-MachinesFind out how the Shoreway Suction Dredger is helping to protect the Netherlands from fierce North Sea storms and discover how a cantilever lift is being used to unite two nations. S2/Ep7Sat, Apr 13, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesHow is the crane vessel Hercules putting together a huge oil rig in the middle of the world's busiest harbour? Plus, witness the Roadheader tunnelling between Croatia and Italy. S2/Ep6Sat, Apr 6, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesThe Colossus crew braves oxygen starvation to deliver a 100 ton radio telescope to a mountaintop observatory; and the Jumbo heavy lift ship transports a formidable cargo. S2/Ep5Sat, Mar 30, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesThe fierce D'Artagnan dredger must deepen the Panama Canal in time to avoid a multi-million dollar traffic jam, and the Sea King chopper is updated for 21st century warfare. S2/Ep4Sat, Mar 23, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesInvestigate the world's most powerful backhoe dredger working to keep the New York City open for business and see the mobile factory capable of building a railway on the move. S2/Ep3Sat, Mar 16, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesAs Germany goes nuclear free, the world's largest mining machine is working to uncover the brown coal the country needs to keep the power on. See it in action. S2/Ep2Sat, Mar 9, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesA look at three more machines, including the world's heaviest road going vehicle transporting a 400 ton electrical transformer across a mountain range. S2/Ep1Sat, Mar 2, 7:00 amQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesA ferocious mining machine goes deep underground to save Britain from a deep freeze and a water bomber prepares to fight raging fires in southern California.Thu, Apr 6, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesThe world's largest mining machine digs for coal in Canada, mobile ice hammers save a town from flooding and an air transporter battles extreme conditions to deliver its cargo.Thu, Mar 23, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins
X-MachinesA helicopter saves a Colorado town, a team of engineers harnesses the world's biggest mobile cranes and loggers fight to save Louisiana's Gulf Coast.Thu, Mar 16, 12:00 pmQUEST60 mins