Along Ancient Tracks
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Along Ancient Tracks (2023)
Discover the hidden treasures of Europe's old railway routes in this captivating documentary series. Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the picturesque landscapes of Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Slovenia and Sicily's Mount Etna, as we delve into the rich history of these ancient train tracks and meet the people whose lives are intricately intertwined with these railway lines. Vintage trains have traversed these remote regions for decades, winding their way through rugged mountains, quaint villages, and untouched wilderness. More than once, they were on the verge of closure, but the local population keeps campaigning for their preservation.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, 2023, Documentary
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Along Ancient Tracks - TV Showtimes
Friday, September 18
3:45am
Along Ancient Tracks ‘Albania's Last Trains’
SBS
Along Ancient Tracks
'Albania's Last Trains'
SBS, 3:45am, Fri, 18 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
You can't reach Albania by train - and once you're on board, you begin to understand why its railways have so often faced closure. Yet these former Soviet wagons, creaking through remote stops like Rrogozhine and Peqin, still carry a quiet magic. Glittering lakes, vast coastlines, and lush mountain valleys unfold at just 40 km/h, as we travel Albania's last surviving lines and gathers the stories of those who depend on them.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 1
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Along Ancient Tracks ‘Albania's Last Trains’
SBS HD
Along Ancient Tracks
'Albania's Last Trains'
SBS HD, 3:45am, Fri, 18 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
You can't reach Albania by train - and once you're on board, you begin to understand why its railways have so often faced closure. Yet these former Soviet wagons, creaking through remote stops like Rrogozhine and Peqin, still carry a quiet magic. Glittering lakes, vast coastlines, and lush mountain valleys unfold at just 40 km/h, as we travel Albania's last surviving lines and gathers the stories of those who depend on them.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 1
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Saturday, September 19
4:05am
Along Ancient Tracks ‘Bulgaria's Rhodope Railway’
SBS
Along Ancient Tracks
'Bulgaria's Rhodope Railway'
SBS, 4:05am, Sat, 19 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
Albania's small, single-track railway network has long teetered on the brink of extinction - its trains too slow, too old, and too adventurous for the modern world. Yet they're still running, winding past glittering lakes, sweeping coastlines, and green mountain valleys, stopping at wonderfully remote stations along the way. We travel Albania's last surviving lines at 40 km per hour, uncovering the people and stories that live alongside the country's remarkable, resilient railways.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2
Recording Options
Along Ancient Tracks ‘Bulgaria's Rhodope Railway’
SBS HD
Along Ancient Tracks
'Bulgaria's Rhodope Railway'
SBS HD, 4:05am, Sat, 19 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
Albania's small, single-track railway network has long teetered on the brink of extinction - its trains too slow, too old, and too adventurous for the modern world. Yet they're still running, winding past glittering lakes, sweeping coastlines, and green mountain valleys, stopping at wonderfully remote stations along the way. We travel Albania's last surviving lines at 40 km per hour, uncovering the people and stories that live alongside the country's remarkable, resilient railways.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 2
Recording Options
Monday, September 21
3:55am
Along Ancient Tracks ‘Romania's Oldest Mountain Railway’
SBS
Along Ancient Tracks
'Romania's Oldest Mountain Railway'
SBS, 3:55am, Mon, 21 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
Winding through two of Romania's most breathtaking national parks, the Anina railway traces a remarkable path along steep slopes and into the untouched wilderness of the Banat Mountains. Where mining and industry once carved tunnels through ancient karst stone, nature has reclaimed its wild beauty. Locals have long fought to save this historic line - and we travel its length at just 17 km per hour, uncovering the stories that live along Romania's oldest mountain railway.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3
Recording Options
Along Ancient Tracks ‘Romania's Oldest Mountain Railway’
SBS HD
Along Ancient Tracks
'Romania's Oldest Mountain Railway'
SBS HD, 3:55am, Mon, 21 Sep 2026, 50 minutes
REPEAT
Winding through two of Romania's most breathtaking national parks, the Anina railway traces a remarkable path along steep slopes and into the untouched wilderness of the Banat Mountains. Where mining and industry once carved tunnels through ancient karst stone, nature has reclaimed its wild beauty. Locals have long fought to save this historic line - and we travel its length at just 17 km per hour, uncovering the stories that live along Romania's oldest mountain railway.
Directed by Antonia Coenen.
Series, Germany, English, Subtitles, Documentary, Season 1 Episode 3
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