In a new part of the series tracing the fate of railway giants, we look at the fate of the creator of the legendary Mallet, which almost everyone has heard of. But who knows the story of its author, Jules Theodor Anatole Mallet?
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This saying perfectly describes František Antonín Gerstner,…
William Henry Barlow may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of railway giants. Yet,…
In the 10th jubilee episode of the 'Railway Giants' series, we delve into the story of František Křižík,…
Almost everyone has ridden a cogwheel train at some point in their life. However, few know its origin…
One of the landmarks of Prague is undoubtedly the Negrelli Viaduct. Few people are aware of the connection between this bridge and the Suez Canal. Its…
The Baghdad railway is one of the most renowned in the world, yet few know the name and fate of its mastermind. Wilhelm von Pressel made significant sacrifices…
In this new episode of the Railway Giants series, we explore the transformation of the railway system in the newly formed Czechoslovakia, focusing on Jan…
Have you ever heard the name Jan Perner? The name of a man who managed to achieve extraordinary feats in a very short period. A man who had a passion for…
Do you know who was behind the creation of the first moving steam locomotive? The tale of its inventor, Richard Trevithick, is laden with unexpected twists…