Secrets of the Railways 1

Nazi Gold Highway (2019)

Railroads constructed during turbulent periods and associated with mankind's ugliest deeds. Beginning with the Trans-Pyrenees Railway.

Writer

Simon Deeley

Dark Side of the Mountain (2019)

The Harz Mountain Railway in Germany - Europe's longest rail network - which still uses steam locomotives and has a hidden past.

Directed By

Adrienne Doyard

Gold Rush (2019)

The White Pass and Yukon Railroad over the US-Canada border, which began construction after the Klondike Gold Rush in the 19th century.

Directed By

Simon Deeley

Writer

Simon Deeley

Hitler's Arctic Railway (2019)

The Nordland Line, the longest in Norway. Stretching between Trondheim and Bodo, it was first built to transport the country's iron ore.

Directed By

Adrienne Doyard

Writer

Adrienne Doyard

The Liverpool to Manchester Line (2019)

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which revolutionised rail travel when it opened in 1830, including introducing the first signalling system.