Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

2013
Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways
Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

7.7 | en | Documentary

Dan Snow examines the development of the railways from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century to the pivotal technology for modern Britain.

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Seasons & Episodes

1
EP3  Episode 3
Jan. 29,2013
Episode 3

Dan Snow traces the development of Britain's railways from the late 19th century to the outbreak of World War II. During this time the railways changed the economy profoundly.

EP2  Episode 2
Jan. 22,2013
Episode 2

Dan Snow traces the development of Britain's railways, from the beginnings of a true national network in the late 1830s through to the end of the 'railway mania' in 1847.

EP1  Episode 1
Jan. 15,2013
Episode 1

Dan Snow looks at how, from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century, railways developed into the pivotal technology for modern Britain.

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7.7 | en | Documentary
Synopsis

Dan Snow examines the development of the railways from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century to the pivotal technology for modern Britain.

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Dan Snow

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