National Geographic - Great Railway Adventures

A journey through Britain’s grea test era of rail.

Across three episodes, historian Dan Cruickshank examines the history and moving personal stories of Great Britain’s unique railway system. From the advent of steam-powered trains in the first half of the 19th century, to the impact of celebrated engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, to the role that the railways played in the two World Wars, this remarkable journey documents the importance of the railways in shaping industrial Britain.

This is trainspotter nirvana, and aficionados of the popular subject will be chuffed with the subject matter on offer!

Region Code: Region 4 PAL

Release Date : 2011-12-01