The Romance of Indian Railways
First transmitted in 1975, the 150th anniversary of global rail transportation is marked by a visit to India to survey one of the world's most impressive railway networks.
First transmitted in 1975, the 150th anniversary of global rail transportation is marked by a visit to India to survey one of the world鈥檚 most impressive railway networks. For rail enthusiasts India鈥檚 railway system, which has continued to utilize steam locomotives, represents one of the most spectacular systems the world has to offer.The World About Us team join forces with Michael Satow, who in 1970 took up the post of honorary adviser to the Rail Transport Museum in New Delhi, Asia鈥檚 first railway museum.As they set out to explore the Indian subcontinent in search of railway memorabilia, ranging from minute objects to full scale steam locomotives, the spectacular beauty of India鈥檚 railway system is revealed in all its glory.
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The Himalayan Toy Train
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麻豆社 Four Steam Railways Collection
This programme is part of a collection of programmes celebrating Britain鈥檚 extraordinary Steam Railway legacy.
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- Sun 4 May 1975 19:25麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 17 Apr 1977 19:15麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Wed 24 Mar 1982 16:20麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Thu 22 Jan 1987 15:05麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
Tue 7 Jul 1987 12:05- Mon 11 Dec 1989 12:15麻豆社 Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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