How about a thread about rail programmes on TV?

[stuartmoss]

Yes, let's try and keep this thread TV related. I have Sky which is why most of the programmes are Sky only, although quite a few were also Freeview. I have an iPhone application called Sky+ which allows me to do subject searches, so I do searches for 'trains', 'rail' and 'railway' and I can see all the programmes on in the next week that cover those topics. Although in my original post I also trawled all the documentary channels for a weeks worth of viewing which was a particularly laborious task! Glad some of you find this useful.

 

[CarterUSM]

Watched part two of the programme about bombays railways earlier on bbc4, very informative and eye opening. This thread is an excellent idea, top marks to the OP!

 

[stuartmoss]

Thanks!

Next one I have found is:

Tuesday 16th Feb, Discovery Knowledge, 21:00 - 22:00: Trains with Pete Waterman (steam in the 1920s and 1930s).

 

[SouthEastern-465]

I actually caught quite a decent Railway program on BBC 4 about indian railways, much more interesting than I thought (Although it came on at 3:10 am!).

 

[herdster]

Is it Indian Hill Railways? It's on tonight BBC4 9p.m and three part series
Herdster

 

[stuartmoss]

Thursday 18th Feb, 14:00 - 15:00, Rural TV: Trains & Locomotives. This episode features German freight, and a steam fair in Dresden.
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Saturday 20th Feb, 15:00 - 16:00, History: Extreme Trains (overnighter from Chicago to Seattle).

 

[SouthEastern-465]

Is it Indian Hill Railways? It's on tonight BBC4 9p.m and three part series
Herdster

The one I watched was about Bombay Railways (The repeat at 3:10am!).

 

[stuartmoss]

Tuesday 23rd Feb, 21:00 - 22:00, Discovery Knowledge: Trains With Pete Waterman (the role of steam during World War II)

 

[the sniper]

Is it Indian Hill Railways? It's on tonight BBC4 9p.m and three part series
Herdster

Just watching this now, excellent program!

 

[stuartmoss]

Thursday 25th Feb, 14:00 - 15:00, Rural TV: Trains & Locomotives (this episode features steam and diesel on the nickel plate line).
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Saturday 28th Feb, 15:00 - 16:00, History: Extreme Trains (Barnum and Bailey Circus Train)

 

[craig87034]

Inside Out 1930 BBC 1 West Midlands tonight has a piece about Michael Palin on WSMR http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00r2hk1

 

[stuartmoss]

Saturday 27th Feb, 09:00 - 09:30, Blighty: Fred Dibnah's Railway Collection

Saturday 27th Feb, 13:00 - 14:00, National Geographic: Britian's New Railway

Saturday 27th Feb, 20:00 - 21:00, BBC4: Indian Hill Railways - Nilgiri Mountain Railway

Sunday 28th Feb, 07:30 - 08:00, Travel Channel: Great Scenic Railways: Alberta Prairie Railway (Canada)

Sunday 28th Feb, 08:00 - 09:00, Travel Channel: Great Railway Journeys - Canton Ticino

Sunday 28th Feb, 22:25 - 22:55, BBC1 London: Great British Railway Journeys - Manchester to Bury

Tuesday 2nd March, 05:00 - 05:30, Travel Channel: Great Scenic Railways - Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

Tuesday 2nd March, 21:00 - 22:00, Discovery Knowledge: Trains with Pete Waterman - the High Speed Revolution

Friday 26th Feb, 22:00 - 23:00, Discovery knowledge: Yorkshire Steam - Christmas episode on NYM