History's Greatest Ever Steam Trains

In this instalment of Power we take a look back at some of the greatest steam locomotives of all time. From the Mallard with its record breaking speed to Big Boy with its record breaking size, many great steam trains have left their mark on history. From the the world's fastest steam locomotive to the worlds largest s. We take a look back at some of the greatest steam trains to ever exist Welcome to Progress -- the home of history's greatest leaps forward. From the seismic invention of the world's first printing press to the great rocket-powered marvels that took us to the stars, we'll be bringing you world-class documentaries celebrating history's greatest inventions and technological breakthroughs. Progress is part of the History Hit Network. 00:00 Intro 02:13 Beyer-Garratt 05:00 Early Trains 08:25 Flying Scotsman 11:00 Mallard 12:07 Big Boy 15:16 Fairy Queen 17:15 North America 23:40 The Indian Pacific 30:00 Railway Bridges 31:40 Euro Star 34:40 High Speed Trains 36:25 Rotary Snowplough 38:16 Himalayan Railway 40:38 Kalka-Shimla Railway 41:51 Climbing Mountains 43:33 New Silk Road 44:48 The Ghan 47:12 Mauritania Railway #Documentary #Technology Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code PROGRESS 👉 https://access.historyhit.com/