Ultimate Restorations

ULTIMATE RESTORATIONS showcases the rescue and restoration of some of the most valuable mechanical icons of the Golden Age (1880-1940), a high point in innovation and craftsmanship. The series, hosted by Bob McNeil, tells the spellbinding stories behind eight of American history’s greatest historical and engineering treasures — the world’s largest pipe organ; a surviving 1920s fire engine; a “fish car” designed to transport live fish by train; a priceless carousel; a World War II spy plane; one of the first U.S. yachts to round Cape Horn and a famous steam locomotive. The passionate restorers and committed craftspeople discuss the challenges associated with reviving these massive icons to their original glory: moving huge pieces of equipment, salvaging from sea-floor beds, searching for rare parts, and dealing with complicated mechanical systems.

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  • TheTVDB.com Series ID 287779
  • Status Ended
  • First Aired October 6, 2014
  • Recent October 23, 2019
  • Network PBS
  • Average Runtime 48 minutes
  • Genres Documentary
  • Original Country United States of America
  • Original Language English
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  • Episode Screenshot Format 16:9 Screencap
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Season 1 October 2014 November 2014 8
Season 2 October 2019 4
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Unassigned Episodes 12
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Unassigned Episodes 12

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Name Number of Episodes Dates
Terry Strauss 8 10/06/2014 - 11/24/2014

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