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Mark Williams on the Rails

Season 1 Episode 2: Rocket Men

The next episode of the documentary series explores the groundbreaking history of trains, focusing on the innovative achievements of George Stephenson and his son in establishing railways in the North East, a major milestone commemorating 200 years of this legendary mode of transportation.

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 Rocket Men

2. Rocket Men

Aired: Apr 8, 2004

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

Episode 3 Brunel

3. Brunel

Aired: Apr 15, 2004

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

Episode 4 Moving Mountains

4. Moving Mountains

Aired: Apr 22, 2004

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

Episode 5 Carriage Kings

5. Carriage Kings

Aired: Apr 29, 2004

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

Episode 6 Death on the Tracks

6. Death on the Tracks

Aired: May 6, 2004

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

Episode 7 Big Country

7. Big Country

Aired: May 13, 2004

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

Episode 8 Speed and Power

8. Speed and Power

Aired: May 20, 2004

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

Episode 9 Going Underground

9. Going Underground

Aired: May 27, 2004

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

Episode 10 Diesel Generation

10. Diesel Generation

Aired: Jun 3, 2004

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

Appearances

Info about Mark Williams on the Rails

Network: Discovery

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History