Britain's Railway Empire In Colour
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Britain's Railway Empire In Colour

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To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world is explored. From the first experiments with steam trains, to the exporting of this new technology around the globe, newly colorized footage reveals its impact. Leading experts, including TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois, discuss this transport revolution.
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  1. 第 1 季第 1 集 - Tracks of Empire

    2025年9月23日
    47 分钟
    TV-PG
    As Britain’s railway network was established, it changed the nation and its inhabitants. Trainspotter Francis Bourgeois tells the story of his 19th century equivalent, George Tod, who took stunning black and white photographs of his favorite trains, now colorized to bring his vision to life. As the railways expanded across Britain’s empire, there was often a high price to pay for progress.
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  2. 第 1 季第 2 集 - Battle Lines

    2025年9月23日
    47 分钟
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    As a new century dawned, railways continued to expand across the British Empire. The Trans-Australia Railway was built, uniting the young nation. In South Africa, the railways played a key role in the Boer War and a battle for an armored train made Winston Churchill famous. Soon, the railways were forced to adapt to global events, as two world wars changed the course of history.
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