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Railways, we use them to commute to work and go on holiday, they sprawl through our countryside and cut through our cities. But what are they? And where did they come from? And what do you do when you work for a railway magazine but know nothing about ...
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7. The Great Train Robbery
24:11In August 1963, one of the most infamous heists took place on a Travelling Post Office train on its way back to London. Over £2.3 million was stolen by the gang in a meticulously planned job. Ben and Shannon dive into the story and how the gang was inexplicably brought down by a Monopoly set.
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6. The Crash at Crush
20:21In 1896, a publicity stunt to crash two locomotive engines into each other ended in disaster. Shannon and Ben delve into this incredible story in the latest episode of the In Training Podcast.
Murder on the Rails - The Rhoda King Story
19:06Ben and Shannon delve in the remarkable story of Mrs Rhoda King, who on the 17th January 1901, found herself the sole witness to a murder in her own rail carriage. She then found herself trapped with the murderer, George Parker, for the remainder of the journey. In this episode, we detail the entire timeline of this incredible true story of human bravery.
4. The Mystery of the Nazi Gold Train
16:10In this episode of the In Training Podcast, we explore the possibility that there's a missing train full of gold hidden below a former Nazi command post at Ksiaz Castle. Sit back and delve into this bizarre and macabre world of secret underground bases, gothic castles and modern day treasure hunters.
3. Types of Train
11:48Welcome to the third episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Shannon and Ben discuss all the different types of train and what sets them apart from each other. Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs.
2. Who was Sir Nigel Gresley?
15:26Welcome to the second episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Shannon and Ben discuss the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley, a very prominent railway engineer. Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs.
1. What is a Train?
16:42Welcome to the first episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Ben and Shannon introduce the podcast and discuss train definitions and terminology. Will Ben be vindicated for a huge terminology error he made in the past, find out in this episode! Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs.