Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter
In this affectionate documentary, Michael Palin confesses to being a train spotter when he was a boy and fulfils his ambition to travel to the Isle of Skye by train. On the way, he contrasts the practical world of modern trains with the nostalgic dreams of steam and stops off to hop on a steam train in Yorkshire. His mission fulfilled at the Kyle of Lochalsh, which route will he take home?
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Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 27, 1980
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
70%
Original Title
Great Railway Journeys - Confessions of a Train Spotter
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Michael Palin
Description
In this affectionate documentary, Michael Palin confesses to being a train spotter when he was a boy and fulfils his ambition to travel to the Isle of Skye by train. On the way, he contrasts the practical world of modern trains with the nostalgic dreams of steam and stops off to hop on a steam train in Yorkshire. His mission fulfilled at the Kyle of Lochalsh, which route will he take home?
Cast
Crew
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