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Mark Williams on the Rails

Season 1 Episode 1: Cornish Steam Giant

Next episode, Mark Williams explores the pioneering history of trains, delving into the remarkable feats of Richard Trevithick and the creation of the world's first locomotive in 1804.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Cornish Steam Giant

1. Cornish Steam Giant

Aired: Apr 1, 2004

Next episode, Mark Williams explores the pioneering history of trains, delvin...

Episode 2 Rocketmen

Aired: Apr 8, 2004

The next episode of the documentary series explores the groundbreaking histor...

Episode 3 Moving Mountains

3. Moving Mountains

Aired: Apr 15, 2004

The next episode delves into the extraordinary story of I.K. Brunel, a pionee...

Episode 4 The Carriage Kings

4. The Carriage Kings

Aired: Apr 22, 2004

A pioneering engine's journey to haul slate in the Welsh mountains sparks a c...

Episode 5 Brunel

Aired: Apr 29, 2004

Uncovering the transformative power of railways on human society, a historian...

Episode 6 George Stephenson

6. George Stephenson

Aired: May 6, 2004

The early days of rail transportation are marred by a devastating reality: th...

Episode 7 Death on the Tracks

7. Death on the Tracks

Aired: May 13, 2004

The next episode delves into the profound effects of the Transcontinental Rai...

Episode 8 Big Country

Aired: May 20, 2004

The quest for speed during the golden age of rail travel resulted in remarkab...

Episode 9 Speed & Power

9. Speed & Power

Aired: May 27, 2004

Mark Williams delves into the fascinating history of London's Underground, a ...

Episode 10 Out of Steam

10. Out of Steam

Aired: Jun 3, 2004

Mark Williams delves into the history of diesel electric systems, from their ...

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Info about Mark Williams on the Rails

Network: Discovery

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History