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Category: History

link to Railways During the Victorian Era

Railways During the Victorian Era

Railways during the Victorian Era molded the current landscape of Britain as it stands today. The innovations and advances during this time improved economic prosperity, and vastly improved quality...

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link to The Iconic History of British Railways

The Iconic History of British Railways

British Railways have molded the landscape of modern Britain as it looks today. Railways were always an integral part of the national economy, and has helped the nation become an industrial...

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link to The World Famous Flying Scotsman

The World Famous Flying Scotsman

Background In February 1923, the world's most famous locomotive rolled out of Doncaster Works, as one of Sir Nigel Gresley's most notable creations, Class A1 Pacific locomotive 4472 "The Flying...

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link to Sir Nigel Gresley’s Legendary Locomotives

Sir Nigel Gresley’s Legendary Locomotives

Background Considered one of the greatest locomotive designers of all time, Sir Nigel Gresley developed some of the most famous locomotives the world has ever seen. Gresley is responsible for...

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link to National Railway Museum

National Railway Museum

Background Part of the British Science Museum Group, the National Railway Museum educates visitors throughout the world on the life-changing innovation that is the railway. Included at the museum...

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link to Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum

Background Recognized as the birthplace of American Railroading, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Museum is the largest collection of historic railroad artifacts in the western hemisphere. Located in...

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