Train Truckers
Documentary following the exploits of a family-run crew of haulage specialists as they move the heaviest, longest and most precious locomotives around the world.
- 2019-2022
- 2 seasons
- Reality
Documentary following the exploits of a family-run crew of haulage specialists as they move the heaviest, longest and most precious locomotives around the world.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2022
Episode 1
100 Ton Train
44 mins
A fully restored 1960s Class 47 diesel engine, "Basil", is transported from its home at Crewe Heritage Centre in Cheshire to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway in Derbyshire.
Episode 2
Heavy Haul Train
44 mins
This time, a CBD80 battery-powered locomotive needs to be hauled 20 miles from a factory in Burton-on-Trent to the heritage Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire.
Episode 3
GWR Steam Locomotive
44 mins
In Shropshire, a Great Western Railway 'Modified Hall' steam engine and its tender are being taken out of service as it needs to undergo a safety inspection.
Episode 4
WW2 Steam Train
44 mins
A cherished wartime iron workhorse needs to be hauled 160 miles from the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire to a winter extravaganza in Oxfordshire.
Episode 5
Sir Nigel Gresley Train
44 mins
The A4 London and North Eastern Railway Pacific class locomotive Sir Nigel Gresley must be hauled 46 miles at 30mph from Crewe in Cheshire to Bridgnorth in Shropshire.
Episode 6
Royal Highland Fusilier
44 mins
The Royal Highland Fusilier, a 100-ton Deltic diesel engine, must be hauled from Leicestershire to Wirksworth in Derbyshire.
Episode 7
Deltic 9009
44 mins
A legendary diesel locomotive, that has undergone over half a million pounds worth of repairs must be hauled over 40 miles ready for a diesel gala.
Episode 8
Class 37
44 mins
The Train Truckers are on the clock this week as they attempt to move a 100-ton diesel engine to a gala extravaganza, as well as a 175-ton rail crane destined for Egypt.