Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train
Trainspotting star 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.
Seasons
1. Diesel in Distress
Air Date: 2026-04-07
Trainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.
2. Bare Metal Deadline
Air Date: 2026-04-14
The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.
3. The Wheels Come Off
Air Date: 2026-04-21
Chris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.
4. The Missing Wheel
Air Date: 2026-04-28
Francis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?
5. 12 Tonne Jigsaw
Air Date: 2026-05-05
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.
6. Power Play
Air Date: 2026-05-12
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.
7. The 189 Litre V12
Air Date: 2026-05-19
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.
8. The Return of the Stag
Air Date: 2026-05-26
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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Rating
4.0/10
Release Date
2026-04-07
Episodes
1 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
