Series synopsis
Steam Train Diaries is a British documentary television series that premiered on More4 on November 5, 2025. It stars Paul 'Piglet' Middleton.
Paul 'Piglet' Middleton journeys across the picturesque North York Moors National Park onboard heritage steam engines, and discovers what it takes to keep the iconic North Yorkshire Moors line running.
Premise
Paul 'Piglet' Middleton journeys across the picturesque North York Moors National Park onboard heritage steam engines, and discovers what it takes to keep the iconic North Yorkshire Moors line running.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul 'Piglet' Middleton as Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 5, 2025 | November 26, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Grosmont to Goathland Paul sets off from picturesque Grosmont towards Goathland, where he fires up an 88-year-old engine, discovers the secrets of traditional signal boxes and learns about a groundbreaking mission. |
November 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Goathland to Levisham We soak in the scenery from Goathland to Levisham, an iconic engine goes on a mission, and the lineside team are in action monitoring the UK's only venomous snake. |
November 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The iconic 'Tornado' takes us from Levisham to Pickering, wildfires threaten the railway's summer season, and guide dog puppies are welcomed aboard. |
November 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | More4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 5, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 26, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |