Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train
Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train
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Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train

4.0 / 10 · 1 votes
2026
1 season
8 episodes
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Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois teams up with petrolhead Chris Harris. The duo restore a wrecked locomotive, built in 1961, refusing to let money worries and supersized engineering hurdles put a dent in their friendship.

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Seasons

  • Diesel in Distress

    1.Diesel in Distress

    07-04-202643 min

    Trainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.

  • Bare Metal Deadline

    2.Bare Metal Deadline

    14-04-202643 min

    The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.

  • The Wheels Come Off

    3.The Wheels Come Off

    21-04-202643 min

    Chris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.

  • The Missing Wheel

    4.The Missing Wheel

    28-04-202643 min

    Francis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?

  • 12 Tonne Jigsaw

    5.12 Tonne Jigsaw

    05-05-202643 min

    Chris and Francis try to make up lost time following lengthy wheel problems, but leaky brakes and a 12-tonne jigsaw stand in their way.

  • Power Play

    6.Power Play

    12-05-202643 min

    Chris and Francis install a 2.5 tonne traction motor, and head to the Highlands revealing 37025's past and a family connection for Francis.

  • The 189 Litre V12

    7.The 189 Litre V12

    19-05-202643 min

    The day finally arrives when Chris and Francis attempt to start 025's engine, but after two years of silence there's no guarantee it'll work.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Return of the Stag

    26-05-202643 min

    Chris, Francis and the Bo'ness team race to assemble their beloved 37025 before her main line test. Any failure will scupper their Highland dreams.

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