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.
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Season 1
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E1
Diesel in Distress
Trainspotting superstar Francis takes Chris to the world's biggest train show to recruit him to the epic restoration of a wrecked diesel engine.
Apr 7, 2026 -
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E2
Bare Metal Deadline
The duo have 48 hours to strip their locomotive for painting: cutting out rot, welding fresh metal, removing every window, handle and sign.
Apr 14, 2026 -
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E3
The Wheels Come Off
Chris and Francis face huge setbacks with the wheels of their locomotive. The time and cost implications could be disastrous for the restoration.
Apr 21, 2026 -
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E4
The Missing Wheel
Francis and Chris dig deep to help save their loco restoration when crisis hits. Will their high-risk strategy destroy their dream?
Apr 28, 2026 -
5
E5
12 Tonne Jigsaw
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.
May 5, 2026 -
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E6
Power Play
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.
May 12, 2026 -
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E7
The 189 Litre V12
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.
May 19, 2026 -
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E8
The Return of the Stag
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.
May 26, 2026