Tim Dunn

Tim Dunn (born 26 March 1981) is a British railway historian, model railway enthusiast, TV presenter, geographer and travel editor. Dunn is known for his presenting and writing work, primarily on rail transport and architecture. He has previously worked as a travel editor and customer relations campaign manager for the transportation website Trainline.

Personal life Dunn grew up in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire and was introduced to railways at an early age by his grandparents and worked at the local Bekonscot model village as a teenager. He trained as a historical geographer, and in addition to broadcasting, he has curated museum exhibitions, been a museum trustee, and is on the advisory panel of the UK's Railway Heritage Trust. He currently lives in London with his boyfriend, an architectural historian.

Filmography + Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2016 Trainspotting Live Presenter 2017 Britain's Greatest Invention Self 2018 Trains that Changed the World Self - Railway historian 5 episodes 2019 Secrets of the Railways Self - Railway historian 5 episodes 2020–present The Architecture the Railways Built Presenter Ongoing, lead presenter 2021–present Secrets of the London Underground Presenter Ongoing

Published works Dunn is a contributor on railways and architecture to a number of publications such as RAIL, The Railway Magazine and Londonist, and has also published some standalone works.