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.
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.
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.
Mike and Jeff board a train to the southernmost station in Europe, chasing the last stretch of rails toward Africa.
Starting at the western most train station in continental Europe, Mike and Jeff follow their phone’s directions to Asia.
Spain shows Mike and Jeff that a model train can deliver cocktails and the biggest tourist attraction is a construction site.
Following the Mediterranean coastline, Mike and Jeff get a glimpse at the life of the rich and famous.
Mike discovers life in a city with no roads while Jeff struggles to stay awake.