Steam Train Journeys

At the Ffestiontiog and Welsh Highland Railway, we follow Megan who is training to become a steam locomotive fireman. Meanwhile in South Devon, we visit David in the Signal Box.

At the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway, manager Stephen Greig is ensuring that all goes to plan in the opening of the new station at Caernarfon.

At South Devon, chief engineer Ray Lee is working to bring a loco back in to service. Down the road in Dartmouth, we pay a visit to the SS Kings wear paddle steamer.

On the Welsh Highland Railway, trainee driver Claire Oates has her all-important test, while chef Alex and manager Michelle prepare a five-course dinner for over 130 people.

At the East Lancashire Railway, the annual Race the Train event is underway Ð with athletes of all abilities taking on the 11-mile course from Bury to Rawtenstall.

We meet the Welsh Highland RailwayÕs oldest volunteer fireman, eighty-year-old Cedric Lodge who has worked on the railways for the past sixty years.

At the South Devon Railway, Andy Leech and Liz Turner host an afternoon tea for 44 passengers.

In South Devon, waiter Andy Leech serves a three-course Sunday lunch, and in East Lancashire, manager Tracey Parkinson hosts a party to thank fundraisers.

On the Welsh Highland Railway, a newly built Pullman carriage is on its way to Caernarfon Station and a Saddle Tank Loco is being complete restored at Baron Street Works.