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EPISODE · Sep 13, 2026 · 31 MIN

The Iron Horse Chapter 6 - History of the Iron Horse Part 2

from The R. M. Ballantyne Library · host R. M. Ballantyne

In which the boundless triumphs and trials of railway construction are unfolded, from the steadfast navvies to the heroic engineering feats of tunnels and bridges that conquer nature’s obstacles and sceptics’ doubts. We journey through stirring tales of determination and ingenuity in great works such as the Kilsby Tunnel and the Britannia Bridge, whilst glimpsing the marvel of the subterranean Metropolitan Railway beneath London’s bustling streets, heralding a new era of rapid and reliable communication.

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