Season 1
May 7, 2025
Arctic to Africa Mike and his friend, Jeff, take on the challenge of travelling from the Arctic to Africa by train in this adventure series.
4 Episodes
Episodes
I Took the Train from the Arctic to Africa
May 7, 2025
Downie Express begins at the world's northernmost passenger rail station, deep within the Arctic Circle. From there, Mike and Jeff board the once-a-day southbound train, kicking off an epic trek toward Africa, however, they have one rule for this trip: they cannot leave a country until they've eaten the national dish.
Riding the Struggle Bus
May 14, 2025
Downie Express takes an unexpected turn when Mike and Jeff encounter a series of train cancellations, delays and curveballs. The guys decide to make the most of the situation by visiting the world’s largest miniature railway and then come up with a new strategy to circumvent the railway chaos.
Back on Track
May 21, 2025
Mike and Jeff eat waffles in Belgium and find themselves in a classic film in Paris, but Jeff has a big surprise up his sleeve.
We Trained for This
May 28, 2025
Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.
