Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

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3 total episodes

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1 seasons

First Aired January 15, 2013

Overview

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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Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 0m

Air Date

January 29, 2013

Overview

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.