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Railway Giants: Transcontinental Railways as a Defense Against American Incursions

Railway Giants: Transcontinental Railways as a Defense Against American Incursions

William Van Horne, an American by birth, became a significant figure in the Canadian railway industry. His life was dedicated to building transcontinental railways and developing transportation. Read about his pioneering steps and the legacy he left behind.

14 / 06 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: A Locomotive Powered by a Sugarcane Husk—Bizarre or Real?

Railway Giants: A Locomotive Powered by a Sugarcane Husk—Bizarre or Real?

Livio Dante Porta was one of the few railway engineers who promoted steam-powered locomotives. Why did…

01 / 06 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: A Steam Locomotive from 1946 Outperforms Modern Electric Trains

Railway Giants: A Steam Locomotive from 1946 Outperforms Modern Electric Trains

André Chapelon, a name synonymous with dedication and creativity, brought steam locomotives to their…

31 / 05 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Shinkansen—The Train That Launched Japan Onto the World Stage

Railway Giants: Shinkansen—The Train That Launched Japan Onto the World Stage

The story of Japan's railways is truly fascinating and full of innovation. Its highlight is certainly…

18 / 05 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Søren's Lost Hope in a Revolutionary Dynamo

Railway Giants: Søren's Lost Hope in a Revolutionary Dynamo

Søren Hjorth is the man to whom Denmark undoubtedly owes the development of its railway network. But…

11 / 05 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Without Education, but with Vision! Ericson Protects Swedish Lines Against Sea Attacks

Railway Giants: Without Education, but with Vision! Ericson Protects Swedish Lines Against Sea Attacks

The Swedish rail network is now undoubtedly a concept and a mark of quality. The question remains, why did it start decades later than, for instance, the…

04 / 05 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Breaking the Neck of Automotive Dominance! Beeching and His Journey from Unknown Official to the Throne of British Railways

Railway Giants: Breaking the Neck of Automotive Dominance! Beeching and His Journey from Unknown Official to the Throne of British Railways

In today's episode of the Railway Giants series, we look at the story of a man who rose from zero to the top of British business. At the same time, he…

27 / 04 / 2024
Business
Railway Giants: From Horses to Steam Engines - Mathias Schönerer's Unexpected Railway Transformation

Railway Giants: From Horses to Steam Engines - Mathias Schönerer's Unexpected Railway Transformation

Mathias Schönerer is born at a time when the European scene is struggling with the consequences of war. How did this son of a master painter become a key…

13 / 04 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Legendary Robber and the Idealized Robin Hood. America Was Short on His Brutality!

Railway Giants: The Legendary Robber and the Idealized Robin Hood. America Was Short on His Brutality!

In today's edition of 'Railway Giants', we will focus on the fate of the train robber and murderer who many people mistakenly imagine to be Robin Hood.…

06 / 04 / 2024
Business
Railway Giants: The Boss Who Took Up a Cane to Maintain Discipline. Who Was Emil Škoda?

Railway Giants: The Boss Who Took Up a Cane to Maintain Discipline. Who Was Emil Škoda?

Škoda Works is a famous brand known all over the world. In today's episode of Railway Giants, we unveil the secrets of the personal and professional life…

30 / 03 / 2024
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: The Story of the Chinese Tiger - Zhan Tianyou's Monumental Impact on Railways

Railway Giants: The Story of the Chinese Tiger - Zhan Tianyou's Monumental Impact on Railways

The whole world admires modern Asian transport, whose foundations were laid by the engineering genius Zhan Tianyou. Read the story of the boy who changed…

25 / 03 / 2024
Passenger
Railway Giants: The Unseen Legacy of ČKD's Founders - The Tale of Čeněk Daněk

Railway Giants: The Unseen Legacy of ČKD's Founders - The Tale of Čeněk Daněk

Few people can say they built an immortal brand that conquered the regional, let alone the world market. But even fewer can say they achieved it posthumously.…

18 / 03 / 2024
Passenger
Railway Giants: He Wrote the Language of the Indians and Connected Vancouver to Montreal. Who Was Albert Lacombe?

Railway Giants: He Wrote the Language of the Indians and Connected Vancouver to Montreal. Who Was Albert Lacombe?

In today's episode of the Railway Giants series, we travel to far-off Canada to look at the fate of one of the most important men in its history. We examine…

08 / 03 / 2024
Passenger
Railway Giants: He Started as a Pool Hall Cashier, Eventually Became an Influential Investor. Stilwell Followed God's Will

Railway Giants: He Started as a Pool Hall Cashier, Eventually Became an Influential Investor. Stilwell Followed God's Will

Arthur Stilwell is one of the key figures in the development of the American railroad. Read the story, full of unexpected twists and turns.

26 / 02 / 2024
Passenger
Railway Giants: Olomouc Graduate Rihosek Saved the Austrian Railway from Decadence

Railway Giants: Olomouc Graduate Rihosek Saved the Austrian Railway from Decadence

He was born in Poland, studied in Olomouc, and died in Vienna. Thus, the story of Johann Rihosek could be briefly summarized. The tale of this forgotten…

19 / 02 / 2024
Passenger
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