Ep 11. Northern Stage Coach

Last Stop Garage season 1 episode 11, Northern Stage Coach, follows the team at CRB Automotive as they take on a unique challenge - the restoration of an old stage coach. The customer, Phil, is a local pioneer and the stage coach has been in his family for generations. The team takes on this project with enthusiasm, eager to bring this piece of history back to life.

The stage coach is in a state of complete disrepair, with missing parts, crumbling woodwork, and rusted metalwork. The team gets to work, stripping the coach down to its frame and assessing the damage. They quickly discover that many of the parts are beyond repair, prompting them to make a trip to the local junkyard to find replacements.

The team's resourcefulness is put to the test as they dig through piles of rusted parts, looking for anything salvageable. Eventually, they come across a few parts that fit, and they get to work fitting them to the stage coach. In order to restore the woodwork, the team brings in local expert Vern, who has crafted several stage coaches in the past. Vern shows them how to use traditional woodworking techniques to create new pieces, which they then install onto the stage coach.

As they work, the team learns more about the history of the stage coach and its previous owners. Phil tells them stories of his ancestors who used the coach to transport goods across the rugged northern wilderness, encountering everything from blizzards to hostile wildlife. They also uncover a few unexpected clues about the coach's past, including old handwritten notes and scratches on the frame.

Despite a few setbacks and unexpected challenges, the team manages to complete the restoration of the stage coach. The finished product is a thing of beauty, a stunning tribute to northern history and the pioneering spirit that helped to shape it. Phil is overjoyed with the results, and he takes the stage coach for a celebratory ride through the countryside, accompanied by the team and a few other locals who helped with the project.

Last Stop Garage season 1 episode 11, Northern Stage Coach, is a heartwarming and inspiring tribute to the power of local history and community. It shows how a group of dedicated individuals can come together to restore and revitalize a piece of the past, bringing it back to life for future generations to enjoy. Through its combination of stunning visuals and compelling storytelling, this episode of Last Stop Garage is sure to leave viewers feeling uplifted and inspired.