The Lost Railways - Watch Legally and Safely
The Lost Railways
A combination of archive film and modern-day video of British railway lines which have closed since the 1950s. The railways which are featured include: Somerset and Dorset Line, Bluebell Line, Waverley Route, Stainmore Line, Settle and Carlisle Line, Woodhead Line and Great Central Line. There is also a 5-minute extra film about the disappearing rural freight network.
How to Watch The Lost Railways Legally and Safely
If you want to stream The Lost Railways through reputable and legal services, there are a few good options depending on where you are. Subscription platforms like HBO Max, Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+ sometimes carry The Lost Railways films or related DC titles—though availability depends on your country.
If you’d rather not commit to a subscription, there are ad‑supported, free (but legal) platforms such as Tubi, Pluto TV, Peacock or Crackle (where available in your region) that occasionally host superhero films.
Lastly, don’t forget about library‑linked streaming options like Kanopy or Hoopla (if your library or university is registered), and official uploads by film distributors on YouTube—these can also give you legal access to classic movies.