8 episodes

Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train - Season 1

First aired Apr 7, 2026Season 1

Browse all 8 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Diesel in Distress

NR
Apr 7, 202643 min

Trainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.

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Episode 2

Bare Metal Deadline

NR
Apr 14, 202643 min

The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.

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Episode 3

The Wheels Come Off

NR
Apr 21, 202643 min

Chris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.

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Episode 4

The Missing Wheel

NR
Apr 28, 202643 min

Francis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?

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Episode 5

12 Tonne Jigsaw

NR
May 5, 202643 min

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.

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Episode 6

Power Play

NR
May 12, 202643 min

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.

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Episode 7

The 189 Litre V12

NR
May 19, 202643 min

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.

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Episode 8

The Return of the Stag

NR
May 26, 202643 min

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.