Downie Express

Downie Express

Mike and his friend, Jeff, take on the challenge of travelling from the Arctic to Africa by train in this adventure series.

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I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa

1. I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa

Air Date: 2025-05-07

Downie Express begins at the world's northernmost passenger rail station, deep within the Arctic Circle. From there, Mike and Jeff board the once-a-day southbound train, kicking off an epic trek toward Africa, however, they have one rule for this trip: they cannot leave a country until they've eaten the national dish.

Riding the Struggle Bus

2. Riding the Struggle Bus

Air Date: 2025-05-14

Downie Express takes an unexpected turn when Mike and Jeff encounter a series of train cancellations, delays and curveballs. The guys decide to make the most of the situation by visiting the world’s largest miniature railway and then come up with a new strategy to circumvent the railway chaos.

Back on Track

3. Back on Track

Air Date: 2025-05-21

Mike and Jeff eat waffles in Belgium and find themselves in a classic film in Paris, but Jeff has a big surprise up his sleeve.

We Trained for This

4. We Trained for This

Air Date: 2025-05-28

Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.

We took the TRAIN from Europe to Asia

1. We took the TRAIN from Europe to Asia

Air Date: 2025-08-06

Starting at the western most train station in continental Europe, Mike and Jeff follow their phone’s directions to Asia.

A Train in Spain Is Never Plain…

2. A Train in Spain Is Never Plain…

Air Date: 2025-08-13

Spain shows Mike and Jeff that a model train can deliver cocktails and the biggest tourist attraction is a construction site.

Navigating the Mediterranean

3. Navigating the Mediterranean

Air Date: 2025-08-20

Following the Mediterranean coastline, Mike and Jeff get a glimpse at the life of the rich and famous.

Italy Is Another World

4. Italy Is Another World

Air Date: 2025-08-27

Mike discovers life in a city with no roads while Jeff struggles to stay awake.

Eating Schnitzel but Hungary Is Next…

5. Eating Schnitzel but Hungary Is Next…

Air Date: 2025-09-03

Mike and Jeff discover the importance of Schnitzel, then cross from Pest into Buda before discussing about Jeff's health.

No Time for a BuchaREST This Close to the End…

6. No Time for a BuchaREST This Close to the End…

Air Date: 2025-09-10

After a long journey across Europe, Mike and Jeff part ways, leaving Mike to get to Asia by himself in this final episode.

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Release Date

2025-05-07

Episodes

10 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Videos

Production Companies

Nebula

Nebula