Secrets of the Transport Museum
Season 2
Created by: Andrew Walmsley, Ben Borland
Network: U&Yesterday
Season aired: 2022-02-01
Seasons
Overview
Brooklands Museum is home to the world's most important pieces of motorsport and aviation history. From the first purpose-built racing circuit and the cars that broke land-speed records on it, to an extraordinary collection of aircrafts highlighting aeronautical innovation - this place has it all. But it’s a constant battle to keep the engines humming and the rotors turning on these priceless pieces of engineering. Every day, a team of volunteer mechanics and restorers are on hand to save these precious vehicles from the ravages of time. Follow the Brooklands volunteers and staff as they mend, maintain and restore the most extraordinary historic motors and aeroplanes in the world.
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Episodes · 10
Grand Prix Anniversary
An amazing pre-war race car, the Halford Special, is lined up to compete against a stunning Bugatti in a re-run of the first ever British Grand prix.
Indian vs Harley Davidson
A young racing driver learns how to handle the Napier-Railton. Plus, a race winning Harrier jet, and pilot, are reunited.
Classic Car Competition
The motorbike team create a new lubrication system to keep a 1930s BSA motorbike running. Plus, a Mini Metro and red Corvette turn heads at the Members Classic Car Show.
The Ladybird Glider
A rare Brooklands glider is given a new chance at flight. Plus, a 1930s race team is pushed to the max at Goodwood.
The Napier Railton vs The Brough Superior
Two of the museum's most famous, and fastest vehicles go head-to-head. Plus, an old airfield fire engine needs TLC to be ready for the museum's Emergency Services event.
Merlin Bus
A father and son team battle to get their vintage buses ready for the Brooklands bus show. Plus, a man tries to bring his great grandfather's motorcycle dreams back from the dead.
The Flying Millyard
Volunteer Mark visits bike building maestro Allen Millyard to chooses two models for Brooklands Motorcycle day.
Skid Pan in a Vintage Bus
Bus obsessed radio DJ Ed Adoo gets the ultimate driving lesson in a double decker. Plus, a rare cutting edge bike from the past is saved by modern engineering.
Mini Make-Over
A Mini makeover reduces its owners to tears. A replica, 1925 cycle car, that's taken six years to build, comes a cropper at Brooklands.
Sanjeev Visits The Museum
Actor and writer Sanjeev Bhaskar visits Brooklands to re-live a past supersonic experience and the earliest ever Triumph motorcycle is unveiled.
