Trains with Pete Watermanโ 10.020041 seasonEndedDocumentaryFilmed on location across the UK, the one-time owner of the Flying Scotsman presents a four-part series examining the history of Britain's railwaysWatch NowLanguageโEpisodesSeason 1EP 1E1Rocket ScienceFilmed on location across the UK, the one-time owner of the Flying Scotsman presents a four-part series examining the history of Britain's railways, starting with the mode of transport's early beginnings. This first show considers the first trains and railways in the nineteenth century, including Stephenson's Rocket and the building of the Forth Bridge. Looks at the impact and importance of railways during the Industrial Revolution and the growth in trade and industry.2004-09-26EP 2E2The Golden AgeFilmed on location across the UK, the one-time owner of the Flying Scotsman presents the second in a four-part series examining the history of Britain's railways. He investigates the golden years of steam and the measures engineers took to ensure their locomotives were capable of setting world speed records. Looks at steam trains from the 1920s and 1930s, including their development in terms of design and speed, with new speed records being set, and also their style. Considers The Flying Scotsman, Mallard, and the Orient Express.2004-10-03EP 3E3How Trains won the WarThe record producer looks at the crucial role the railway played during World War Two, transporting troops, carrying evacuated children to safety and hauling munitions. He meets a selection of people who were pivotal in ensuring this essential supply line remained open despite heavy bombardment from German forces2004-10-10EP 4E4High Speed RevolutionThe music producer concludes his four-part history of Britain's railways, focusing on the advent of diesel and electric services and the impact the notorious Beeching plan had on the map of the country's network. 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