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Mark Williams On The Rails

Series Overview

The year 2004 saw two hundred years of railways in Great Britain and to celebrate this historic landmark year, dedicated train enthusiast Mark Williams traveled the length and breadth of Britain in an exciting new TV series. Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, Mark tracks down the nation's fascinating railway heritage and gets to grips with locos such as the magnificent 160 ton Duchess of Sutherland. From the earliest designs of Richard Trevithick and George and Robert Stephenson to the advent of Class 31s, and from the development of London's Underground to the evolution of railway coaches, he reveals how our railways have changed over 200 years of history.

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EndedDocumentary
Original Network
Discovery
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

23 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2004

Premiered: Thu, Apr 1, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jun 3, 2004

Season 1, Episode 10: “Diesel Generation”

Mark Williams explores the introduction of diesel electric systems in 1953 and drives a Class 31 complete with hot plate, windscreen wiper and ashtrays.

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Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Mark Williams On The Rails about?

The year 2004 saw two hundred years of railways in Great Britain and to celebrate this historic landmark year, dedicated train enthusiast Mark Williams traveled the length and breadth of Britain in an exciting new TV series. Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, Mark tracks down the nation's fascinating railway heritage and gets to grips with locos such as the magnificent 160 ton Duchess of Sutherland. From the earliest designs of Richard Trevithick and George and Robert Stephenson to the advent of Class 31s, and from the development of London's Underground to the evolution of railway coaches, he reveals how our railways have changed over 200 years of history.

How many seasons does Mark Williams On The Rails have?

Mark Williams On The Rails comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Mark Williams On The Rails?

Key cast members in Mark Williams On The Rails include Mark Williams.

Who created or directed Mark Williams On The Rails?

Mark Williams On The Rails was developed and directed by Not specified.