Locomotion: Dan Snow's History of Railways
Dan Snow examines the development of the railways from their beginnings as track-ways for coal carts in the early 18th century to the pivotal technology for modern Britain.
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- Billy Windsoras Self - Little Bytham Resident, Witnessed Record-Breaking Run of Mallard
- Dan Snowas Self - Presenter
- Daphne Weiras Self - Grand-Daughter of Armagh Accident Survivor
- Lucy Newtonas Self - Financial Historian
- John Spiersas Self - University of London
- Kevin Shurmeras Self - Former Railway Worker, Swindon
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Billy Windsor
as Self - Little Bytham Resident, Witnessed Record-Breaking Run of Mallard
Dan Snow
as Self - Presenter
Daphne Weir
as Self - Grand-Daughter of Armagh Accident Survivor
Lucy Newton
as Self - Financial Historian
John Spiers
as Self - University of London
Kevin Shurmer
as Self - Former Railway Worker, Swindon
Kate Colquhoun
as Self - Author, 'Mr Briggs' Hat'
Matthew Barlow
as Self - Social Historian
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