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The Railways: Nation, Network and People by Simon Bradley Episodes

    5. Trainspotting

    5/5 The track and engine revolution gave birth to the railway enthusiast.

    4. Engineering

    4/5 Feats of new railway engineering have stood the test of time.

    3. Brake

    3/5 The railways allowed faster movement, but things changed when trains stopped.

    2. First Class

    2/5 The railways highlighted the nuances of the classes 鈥� the difference a seat makes.

    1. Train Time

    1/5 The advent of trains changed our vocabulary and also did some odd things to time.