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All Episodes of Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

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...
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
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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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • 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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3
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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.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown