Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train
★ 4.0·2026·1 seasons · 8 episodes·Series
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Synopsis
Trainspotter 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.
Episodes
Season 11
Diesel in DistressTrainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.43m2
Bare Metal DeadlineThe duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.43m3
The Wheels Come OffChris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.43m4
The Missing WheelFrancis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?43m5
12 Tonne JigsawChris and Francis try to make up lost time following lengthy wheel problems, but leaky brakes and a 12-tonne jigsaw stand in their way.43m6
Power PlayChris and Francis install a 2.5 tonne traction motor, and head to the Highlands revealing 37025's past and a family connection for Francis.43m7
The 189 Litre V12The 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.43m8E8The Return of the StagChris, Francis and the Bo'ness team race to assemble their beloved 37025 before her main line test. Any failure will scupper their Highland dreams.43m
Diesel in DistressTrainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.43m2Bare Metal DeadlineThe duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.43m3The Wheels Come OffChris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.43m4The Missing WheelFrancis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?43m512 Tonne JigsawChris and Francis try to make up lost time following lengthy wheel problems, but leaky brakes and a 12-tonne jigsaw stand in their way.43m6Power PlayChris and Francis install a 2.5 tonne traction motor, and head to the Highlands revealing 37025's past and a family connection for Francis.43m7The 189 Litre V12The 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.43m8E8The Return of the StagChris, Francis and the Bo'ness team race to assemble their beloved 37025 before her main line test. Any failure will scupper their Highland dreams.43mCast
