World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys - Season 6

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

Season 6

2022 • 10 Episodes

Episodes

Scotland Coast to Coast - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

1. Scotland Coast to Coast

May 20, 2022

Our Scottish rail journey starts in Kyle of Lochalsh, a tiny fishing village on the far west coast and takes us east across the breathtaking Highlands.

Pacific Surfliner - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

2. Pacific Surfliner

May 27, 2022

Pulled by a gleaming Siemens Charger locomotive, our double-decked coaches will take us on a 350-mile trip into the Californian dream. On our way we'll stop off in Carlsbad.

The Peak District - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

3. The Peak District

June 3, 2022

A trip through the Peak District at full steam, pulled by the Royal Scot, one of the finest locomotives ever built. On the way from Crewe to York, the train travels over Chat Moss on a line built by Robert Stephenson, which once served the famous Rocket.

Portugal - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

4. Portugal

June 10, 2022

The latest train excursion includes a trip to Portugal's Quinta de Vargellas, a vineyard that has been making port for centuries. Cameras also focus on the seaside city of Aveiro, and there's a trip to Lisbon to visit the home of the regional custard tart.

Italy - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

5. Italy

June 17, 2022

This week, we're celebrating Italy and following the Neapolitan Line. Travelling west from the gelato shops of the seaside town of Pescara, we cross Italy through the remote and wild Apennine Mountains down to the hustling city of Naples on the west coast. Our journey ends on-board the royal carriages preserved in the old locomotive works of Pietrarsa.

Africa - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

6. Africa

June 24, 2022

Starting from one of the world's most remote cities, Walvis Bay, in Namibia, we roll 1,500 miles through the Kalahari desert to Pretoria, South Africa's Executive Capital.

Denver - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

7. Denver

July 1, 2022

Starting in Denver, the Rocky Mountaineer makes its way through the state of Utah.

France - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

8. France

July 15, 2022

This is a scenic railway journey like few others. Leaving chic 21st century Nice behind the Train des Pigne takes us back into the Provence of the past.

Spain - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

9. Spain

July 22, 2022

The luxury Al Andalus train takes in some of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

Australia - World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

10. Australia

July 29, 2022

Celebrating the wonders of Queensland, we travel over 1,000 miles (1,600 kms) from Brisbane to Cairns onboard one of the most advanced trains in the world.