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 for modern Britain.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

First Air Date

January 15, 2013

Last Air Date

January 29, 2013

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC Two

Episode 3
S01E03

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.

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