Trains: The Steam Pioneers

Grab your anoraks and climb onboard the 1820s, one of the most revolutionary decades in history. In just ten years transportation evolved from foot and horse to the first passenger railway, forever changing British society. Chris follows this breakthrough, heading down a mine to witness rail's beginnings and taking a spin on the Trevithick Puffing Devil - the world's first high-pressure steam engine. Finally, our intrepid presenter climbs on to the footplate of some of the earliest and most famous trains in the world. TV icon and vintage machine enthusiast, Chris Barrie, serves up a big dose of nostalgia in this exclusive series celebrating British design.

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  • Originally Aired February 22, 2010
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network National Geographic
  • Notes Is the series finale
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Name Type Role
Tom Adams Director