Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World
First Impact
Season 1 Episode 1 of 4
How four iconic British-built trains revolutionised rail travel and inspired incredible railway projects the world over. The Flying Scotsman was the first train to break the 100mph barrier. Travelling aboard this iconic steam locomotive, cameras reveal the engineering brilliance behind its design, and there's also a look into the new era of high-speed rail, including the opening of the Eurostar
Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World airs on Channel 5 HD at 3:15 AM, Saturday 30 November. (Subtitles, repeat.)
Topics
Ian Hislop
Presenter
Sian Jones
Series Producer
Charlie Clayton
Producer