Trains With Pete Waterman (2004) TVrip (XviD)

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The fascinating history of Britain's railway system, from the great capitalism-driven Victorian expansion to today's high-speed trains. Pete Waterman may be better known as a pop music impresario, but the real love of his life is trains, and in this four part series, he shows how they changed the world.

Episode 1 - Rocket Science
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.

First shown on Channel 4 on 26th September 2004.
Capped from the Discovery Knowledge channel on 14th October 2008.

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Duration: 46:56.480
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Episode 2 - The Golden Age
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.

First shown on Channel 4 on 3rd October 2004.
Capped from the Discovery Knowledge channel on 15th October 2008.

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Duration: 46:53.720
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Episode 3 - How Trains Won The War
Explores the important role played by the railways in Britain during the Second World War in terms of the war effort; including, transportation of evacuees and troops, as well as essential coal and munitions, often in the face of great danger as the railways were main targets for the Luftwaffe.

First shown on Channel 4 on 10th October 2004.
Capped from the Discovery Knowledge channel on 16th October 2008.

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File Size: 339,949,568 bytes
Duration: 47:09.880
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Sample Rate: 48000 Hz
Audio Bitrate: 138 kbps [2 channel(s)] VBR
No. of audio streams: 1


Episode 4 - High Speed Revolution
Looks at the impact of the Beeching plan on Britain's railways and the demise of steam trains with the changeover to diesel and electric trains. Also considers the inter-city network, the effects of privatisation and development of new trains, including Eurostar.

First shown on Channel 4 on 17th October 2004.
Capped from the Discovery Knowledge channel on 17th October 2008.

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Duration: 47:06.600
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