Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways

Nan
1h 0m
2013
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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.

Country : GB
Languages : en
Last Air Date:2013-01-29
Cast : Dan Snow
Created by :Not Available

Seasons

Season 1
2013-01-15

Episodes

Episode: 1Episode 1
S01
E01
2013-01-15
Episode: 2Episode 2
S01
E02
2013-01-22
Episode: 3Episode 3
S01
E03
2013-01-29

Series Cast

Dan Snow

Self - Presenter

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