S1 E1 • United States: Manitou - Pikes Peak & Denver - Glenwood Springs & Georgetown - Silver Plume

Through the snow looking for the narrow gauge railway of the Furka Oberalp Bahn its way from Disentis over the high passes of known ski areas to Brig

Première diffusion : 6 janvier 1996

S1 E2 • Portugal: Pinhão - Peso da Régua - Lousado - Porto

Documentary Series on striking railway lines in Europe. In each episode, a journey is, which way too much attention to the environment. Documentary Series on striking railway lines in Europe. In each episode, a journey is, which way too much attention to the environment. We drive on the Semmering Railway, which was built 150 years ago from Vienna to Bruck ad Mur. The train runs through the snowy Austrian country, which gives stunning images of large viaducts and tunnels.

Première diffusion : 13 janvier 1996

S1 E3 • Sri-Lanka: Galle - Hikkaduwa - Colombo - Kandy - Nanu Oya

In the Harz mountain range runs the Harzer Schmallspur Bahnen with steam locomotives, built. In East German times In this park they care driving through forests and river valleys, transport. The highlight is the ride to the snow-covered Brocken, the highest mountain in this part of Germany.<

Première diffusion : 20 janvier 1996

S1 E4 • Denmark & Sweden: Kopenhagen - Helsingborg - Göteborg - Stockholm - Luleå

In this episode a train journey through Denmark and Sweden. We travel from the Danish capital Copenhagen to the Swedish port Helsingborg, Göteborg, Stockholm and Lulea.

Première diffusion : 27 janvier 1996

S1 E5 • Eastern & Oriental Express: Singapore - Butterworth - Penang - Bangkok - River Kwai - Ayutthaya

By what was once the longest railway tunnel in the world, the line runs from Innsbruck to Bregenz in western Austria. Snow, mountains and beautiful views on a breathtaking journey

Première diffusion : 3 février 1996

S1 E6 • Orient-Express: Londen - Folkestone - Boulogne - Parijs - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Venetië

Fascinating train journeys with a look at culture and nature along the line.

Première diffusion : 10 février 1996

S1 E7 • India: Delhi - Agra - Taj Mahal - Udaipur - Jaipur

In this episode a journey through the North-West of India. From Delhi to Agra, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Palitana and Jaipur.

Première diffusion : 17 février 1996

S1 E8 • Greece: Kalavryta - Diakofto - Athene - Cycladen - Thessaloniki

Fascinating train journeys which also feature culture and nature along the line.

Première diffusion : 24 février 1996

S1 E9 • Cuba: Matanzas - Havana - Pinar del Río

The journey starts in a modern, touristy resort on the coast. We also take a visit to Havana, the capital of the island. A beautiful and fascinating country, swinging to the rhythm of Rumba. Our final stop is Pinar del Rio, where thousands of Cubans work in tobacco factories.

Première diffusion : 2 mars 1996

S1 E10 • Spain: Madrid - Sevilla - Granada - Jerez

Fascinating train journeys with attention for culture and nature along the line.

Première diffusion : 9 mars 1996

S1 E11 • Scotland: East to West Coast: Berwick - Edinburgh - Glasgow - Fort William - Mallaig

This time we are in the Scottish Highlands. Via Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fort William, Mallaig and the famoud Whisky distilleries we travel to the shrimp fishingmen on the Westcoast.

Première diffusion : 16 mars 1996

S1 E12 • Tunisia: Sidi Bou Said - Tunis - Sousse - El Djem - Sfax - Gabès

In this episode a train journey through Tunisia. We travel from Sidi Bou to Tunis, Sousse, El Djem, Sfax and Gabès.

Première diffusion : 23 mars 1996

S1 E13 • Finland: The South-East: Helsinki - Riihimäki - Kouvola - Parikkala - Savonlinna

Finland. Land of a thousand lakes. In this part of the serial we follow the breathtaking track to the south-east of Finland. A journey with great variety, ending up with a visit to Finland's unique opera festival.

Première diffusion : 30 mars 1996