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Secrets of the Railway

How the railways helped shape world history
Ever since the first passenger-carrying railway in Great Britain in 1807 , the railways have played a unique role in world history . They have been powerful evidence of man ’ s pioneering spirit , and still provide unique ways to travel far and wide . The great engines which thundered along the railway tracks of the world were often beautiful and majestic things and the railways themselves were sometimes powerful reflections of the times .
Whether they ’ ve been at the cutting edge of progress or at the heart of conflict and war , the world ’ s railways have always been surrounded by astonishing stories and remarkable people . From the pioneers of the American west or the Australian outback , to the Golden Age of steam and train use in Hitler ’ s Reich , this series transports us back , revealing the railways to be a perfect blend of scientific innovation , engineering expertise and compelling history .
Duration : 6 x 60 ’
Produced by : Like a Shot Entertainment
Commissioned by : UKTV
Year of production : 2018
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