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Documentary series about the resurgence of steam power on the Welsh railways, including the ambitious Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia.

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Season 1

  • Full Steam Ahead: Part 1
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    Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/22/2011

    In April 2011 Wales's most ambitious new railway, the Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia, was completed by hundreds of volunteers who worked tirelessly for the love of steam.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Full Steam Ahead: Part 2
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    Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/29/2011

    Supported by royalty and donations from around the world, the new Welsh Highland Railway spans 25 miles of narrow-gauge track through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Beating Beeching: Part 1
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    Beating Beeching: Part 1

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 12/6/2011

    Wales's steam railways seemed lost forever with the Beeching cuts of the 1960s. This series celebrates their revival with archive film and memories of passengers and railwaymen.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Beating Beeching: Part 2
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    Beating Beeching: Part 2

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 12/13/2011

    Wales's steam railways seemed lost forever with the Beeching cuts of the 60s. In this episode we meet the last generation of Welsh steam railwaymen and visit a heritage railway.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown