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Railway Giants: Even the Civil War Didn't Stop Theodore Judah from Connecting America

Railway Giants: Even the Civil War Didn't Stop Theodore Judah from Connecting America

Connecting America from west to east over land was a task that seemed impossible 150 years ago, even more so with the American Civil War just around the corner. All the more remarkable is the story of a young engineer, Theodore Judah, who almost succeeded in this feat.

12 / 02 / 2024
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Railway Giants: The Legendary Albatros and the Fastest Steam Locomotive Mikado

Railway Giants: The Legendary Albatros and the Fastest Steam Locomotive Mikado

The journey of Czech genius Vojtěch Kryšpín began in his youth, with a clear direction toward locomotive…

07 / 02 / 2024
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Railway Giants: Izidor Zahradník, The Unsung Hero Who First Proclaimed Czechoslovak Independence

Railway Giants: Izidor Zahradník, The Unsung Hero Who First Proclaimed Czechoslovak Independence

Izidor Zahradník, a trained priest who was the first to announce the establishment of the Czechoslovak…

05 / 02 / 2024
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Railway Giants: Otto Kuhler, the Genius Designer Whom America Didn't Forgive for His Origins

Railway Giants: Otto Kuhler, the Genius Designer Whom America Didn't Forgive for His Origins

Otto Kuhler is one of the many names that do not enjoy the recognition in the public eye that they deserve.…

30 / 01 / 2024
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Railway Giants: Jules T. Anatole Mallet, The Ingenious Mind Behind the World's Largest Steam Locomotive

Railway Giants: Jules T. Anatole Mallet, The Ingenious Mind Behind the World's Largest Steam Locomotive

In a new part of the series tracing the fate of railway giants, we look at the fate of the creator of…

22 / 01 / 2024
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Railway Giants: How Money Deprived Czech Genius František Antonín Gerstner of Eternal Glory

Railway Giants: How Money Deprived Czech Genius František Antonín Gerstner of Eternal Glory

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. This saying perfectly describes František Antonín Gerstner, the son of the distinguished professor František…

04 / 01 / 2024
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Railway Giants: A Tragic Railroad Accident and the Legacy of British Engineer William Henry Barlow

Railway Giants: A Tragic Railroad Accident and the Legacy of British Engineer William Henry Barlow

William Henry Barlow may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of railway giants. Yet, who else can claim to have designed a new type…

22 / 12 / 2023
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Railway Giants: Exceptional Scientist, Unfortunate Entrepreneur - The Czech Genius Křižík Tamed Electricity

Railway Giants: Exceptional Scientist, Unfortunate Entrepreneur - The Czech Genius Křižík Tamed Electricity

In the 10th jubilee episode of the 'Railway Giants' series, we delve into the story of František Křižík, the tamer of electricity. He grew up to become…

15 / 12 / 2023
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Railway Giants: Niklaus Riggenbach's Journey from Poverty to Pioneering Mountain Railways

Railway Giants: Niklaus Riggenbach's Journey from Poverty to Pioneering Mountain Railways

Almost everyone has ridden a cogwheel train at some point in their life. However, few know its origin and that the author of the first cog railway in…

10 / 12 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Alois Negrelli, Designer of the Iconic Czech Viaduct and the Suez Canal

Railway Giants: Alois Negrelli, Designer of the Iconic Czech Viaduct and the Suez Canal

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…

08 / 12 / 2023
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Railway Giants: Wilhelm von Pressel – How the Father of the Baghdad Railway Tried to Resurrect the Ottoman Empire

Railway Giants: Wilhelm von Pressel – How the Father of the Baghdad Railway Tried to Resurrect the Ottoman Empire

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…

25 / 11 / 2023
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Railway Giants: Jan Bašta, the First Director of Czechoslovak Railways

Railway Giants: Jan Bašta, the First Director of Czechoslovak Railways

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…

21 / 11 / 2023
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Railway Giants: Tragic Demise on the Tracks – The Tale of Jan Perner

Railway Giants: Tragic Demise on the Tracks – The Tale of Jan Perner

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…

06 / 11 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
Railway Giants: Inventor of the First Steam Locomotive Ends Up Forgotten in a Mass Grave

Railway Giants: Inventor of the First Steam Locomotive Ends Up Forgotten in a Mass Grave

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…

28 / 10 / 2023
Technologies and infrastructure
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