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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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:BBC Two
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
    8.6/105 votes
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2013

    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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  • Episode 2
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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/22/2013

    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.

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  • Episode 3
    8.4/105 votes
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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/29/2013

    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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