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’s most impressive railway networks. For rail enthusiasts India’s 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’s 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’s railway system is revealed in all its glory.
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Âé¶¹Éç Four Steam Railways Collection
This programme is part of a collection of programmes celebrating Britain’s extraordinary Steam Railway legacy.
About Âé¶¹Éç Four Collection programmes
Broadcasts
- Sun 4 May 1975 19:25Âé¶¹Éç Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Sun 17 Apr 1977 19:15Âé¶¹Éç Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Wed 24 Mar 1982 16:20Âé¶¹Éç Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Thu 22 Jan 1987 15:05Âé¶¹Éç Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
- Tue 7 Jul 1987 12:05
- Mon 11 Dec 1989 12:15Âé¶¹Éç Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
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