Abandoned Railways From Above

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Abandoned Railways From Above

Scotland: We follow an old line that connected communities across southern Scotland, from Carlisle via Gretna, Whitrope Summit, Tweedbank and Lady Victoria Colliery to Edinburgh. (Ep6/6)

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Series 1
York: We explore a historic line from York to Hull, which was closely entwined with the fortunes of the 'Railway King' and was almost abandoned when his empire collapsed. (Ep5/6)
Wales: We travel along a line that connected rural communities and helped industries boom, from Aberystwyth to Carmarthen, via the eerie ruins of a once-thriving milk factory. (Ep4/6)
Scarborough: This episode travels the spectacular Yorkshire coast - the line that connected Scarborough and Whitby, taking in Hayburn Wyke, Robin Hood's Bay and the Larpool Viaduct. (Ep3/6)
Oxford: The series that explores our abandoned railways follows the line that connected England's two great university cities - and became Britain's secret Second World War weapon. (Ep2/6)
Somerset: This series explores lost railway lines and their unique histories, starting with a beloved lost route through beautiful Somerset and Dorset countryside. (Ep1/6)
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