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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.6/10(5 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 2" is the best rated episode of "Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways". It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2013. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".