Francis Bourgeois & Chris Harris: We Saved A Train

Season 1

2026 · 8 episodes · 5h 44m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Diesel in Distress

   7 Apr 2026 · 43 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.

2. 

   2. Bare Metal Deadline

   14 Apr 2026 · 43 min

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

3. 

   3. The Wheels Come Off

   21 Apr 2026 · 43 min

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

4. 

   4. The Missing Wheel

   28 Apr 2026 · 43 min

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

5. 

   5. 12 Tonne Jigsaw

   5 May 2026 · 43 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.

6. 

   6. Power Play

   12 May 2026 · 43 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.

7. 

   7. The 189 Litre V12

   19 May 2026 · 43 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.

8. 

   8. The Return of the Stag

   26 May 2026 · 43 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.