The Biggest Little Railway in the World
Dick Strawbridge leads a team of enthusiasts in an attempt to set a new world record, to build the longest model railway in history stretching 71 miles across Scotland from Fort William to Inverness.
- 2018-2018
- 1 season
- Documentary
Dick Strawbridge leads a team of enthusiasts in an attempt to set a new world record, to build the longest model railway in history stretching 71 miles across Scotland from Fort William to Inverness.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
47 mins
The team must build a miniature train ferry at the Caledonian Canal, and cross a 12-metre span at Loch Lochy. It's not easy - And then the little train sets off on its epic journey across Scotland.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
48 mins
Silver Lady has a dramatic aquatic adventure, and the team also have to build a huge viaduct. The train is making slow progress, with much more rugged terrain still to come.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
48 mins
The tiny train grinds to a halt on its first gentle hill, but one of the team has a brainwave. And the build team decide to construct an ambitious curving trestle bridge to cross a rocky stream.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
48 mins
From viaducts to hills and fatigue, the teams face a series of tricky challenges on one key day. And Dick upsets the train team by deciding to replace the tiny steam train with an electric one.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
48 mins
It's the last stage of the tiny train's epic journey. She's in bad shape and still has to face bad weather, rocky terrain and the steepest part of the route before she can reach Inverness.