6 episodesFirst aired 9 April 2026
E1Apr 202647m
Paul Merton takes charge of some iconic locomotives. On the Isle of Wight, Paul drives a heritage steam train and finds out how the island helped with D-Day.
E2Apr 202647m
In Switzerland, Paul travels on the stunning Glacier Express and drives a funicular train to the Reichenbach Falls, where Sherlock Holmes met his fictional demise.
E3Apr 202647m
On the French Riviera, Paul takes control of a steam engine on the stunning Pine Cone line
E4Apr 202647m
Paul steams through north England, enjoys a royal ride and drives a 50-tonne wartime loco.
E5May 202647m
Paul rides a signal-free line and visits the birthplace of Thomas the Tank Engine in Wales.
E6May 202647m
Paul rides a ‘car on rails’ made from a Trabant and drives his biggest steam train yet!