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Railway Giants: Webb’s Steel Locomotives that Transformed the Railways Despite Criticism

Railway Giants: Webb’s Steel Locomotives that Transformed the Railways Despite Criticism

Francis Webb, a bold innovator on the tracks, created revolutionary steel locomotives and reduced coal consumption, fundamentally changing the world of railways. His progressive visions and charitable work inspired many, yet he had to contend with sharp criticism. Discover the story of a man who remained a legend even after his…

07 / 10 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Ireland’s Railway (R)evolution: From Vikings to a Multi-Billion Euro Railway System – The Battle and Transformation Continues

Ireland’s Railway (R)evolution: From Vikings to a Multi-Billion Euro Railway System – The Battle and Transformation Continues

Irish history? It’s a story of constant struggle and change. From Viking invasions and English rule to…

18 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution in Germany: From a 6 km Track in 1835 to 1,700 km of High-Speed Rail

Railway (R)evolution in Germany: From a 6 km Track in 1835 to 1,700 km of High-Speed Rail

German railways have come a long way since their humble beginnings in 1835, when the first train ran…

10 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution in Denmark: From Odin’s Locomotives to Underwater Tunnels

Railway (R)evolution in Denmark: From Odin’s Locomotives to Underwater Tunnels

The railway miracle transformed the Danish landscape and strengthened its ties with Europe. Dive into…

04 / 09 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Jobs, Trump, and Musk Would Envy Him—Vanderbilt and His Railroad Empire

Railway Giants: Jobs, Trump, and Musk Would Envy Him—Vanderbilt and His Railroad Empire

Cornelius Vanderbilt started as a poor farm boy, but his life story defies all expectations. He built…

23 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: Trains to the Skies. The Swiss Have Built the World’s Highest Train Station at 3,454 Meters

Railway (R)evolution: Trains to the Skies. The Swiss Have Built the World’s Highest Train Station at 3,454 Meters

The Swiss have overcome incredible challenges and turned the mountains into their allies. From the first tracks to modern super projects, how did this…

22 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: Portugal's Harsh History—from Bloodshed to Record-Breaking Railways

Railway (R)evolution: Portugal's Harsh History—from Bloodshed to Record-Breaking Railways

Portugal, once a small nation on the edge of Europe, became a pioneer in overseas exploration and built a colonial empire. From driving out the Moors in…

14 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Like Father, Like Son – How Robert Stephenson Transformed the World with Steam and Steel

Railway Giants: Like Father, Like Son – How Robert Stephenson Transformed the World with Steam and Steel

Childhood in the harsh England of the 19th century, hard work, and relentless innovation—meet Robert Stephenson, the man who, together with his father…

13 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Revolutionary Locomotives that Crushed the Competition

Railway Giants: The Revolutionary Locomotives that Crushed the Competition

It's 1839, and in the town of Sherman, Ohio, Ephraim Shay is born. His life and work had a profound impact on the development of railway transportation,…

02 / 08 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution in Spain: From Civil War Battlefield to Europe's High-Speed Leader

Railway (R)evolution in Spain: From Civil War Battlefield to Europe's High-Speed Leader

Spain's railways fell behind due to political instability after 1815 and the civil wars that followed. The first railway was paradoxically built in Cuba…

30 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Legendary Gotthard Tunnel That Saved Switzerland from Economic Isolation

Railway Giants: The Legendary Gotthard Tunnel That Saved Switzerland from Economic Isolation

The Gotthard Tunnel is an iconic structure known to almost everyone. However, not many people know the name Alfred Escher, the man who saved Switzerland…

25 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Englishman Whose Success Made Enemies

Railway Giants: The Englishman Whose Success Made Enemies

George England was a brilliant businessman who rose from the bottom. His story includes not only genius inventions but also shocking court cases, humiliation,…

18 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway (R)evolution: King Leopold I Brought Trains to Belgium. From a Small Country to a Railway Leader

Railway (R)evolution: King Leopold I Brought Trains to Belgium. From a Small Country to a Railway Leader

From the first train between Antwerp and Brussels in 1835 to today's Thalys and EuroStar high-speed trains. Discover how Belgium built its railway to the…

17 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Scottish Rebel Who Changed the Railways – Robert Fairlie and His Famous Locomotive

Railway Giants: The Scottish Rebel Who Changed the Railways – Robert Fairlie and His Famous Locomotive

It is 1830, and in Glasgow, a boy is born who will change the world of railways. Robert Francis Fairlie, son of engineer T. Archibald Fairlie, began his…

12 / 07 / 2024
Freight
Railway (R)evolution: How England Transitioned from Wooden Tracks to High-Speed Trains

Railway (R)evolution: How England Transitioned from Wooden Tracks to High-Speed Trains

In England, it all started with miners and wooden tracks in the 15th century. From there, they progressed from steam locomotives to modern high-speed trains.…

04 / 07 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
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