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Welsh Railways

Season 1 Episode 3: Beating Beeching: Part 1

Wales's steam railways experience a triumphant rebirth after the Beeching cuts, with a new series showcasing their revival through rare archive footage and heartfelt tales of passengers and railway workers.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

1. Full Steam Ahead: Part 1

Aired: Nov 22, 2011

A monumental achievement in Wales is celebrated as the Welsh Highland Railway...

Episode 2 Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

2. Full Steam Ahead: Part 2

Aired: Nov 29, 2011

The next episode of the documentary series delves into the construction of th...

Episode 3 Beating Beeching: Part 1

3. Beating Beeching: Part 1

Aired: Dec 6, 2011

Wales's steam railways experience a triumphant rebirth after the Beeching cut...

Episode 4 Beating Beeching: Part 2

4. Beating Beeching: Part 2

Aired: Dec 13, 2011

A nostalgic trip to Wales's steam railways unfolds, delving into the tales of...

Info about Welsh Railways

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History

Guest Starring

Sara Edwards

Sara EdwardsNarrator (Voice)