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A ''' | A '''railway''', also called a '''railroad''' or '''rail line''' was transportation system used by [[train]]s. | ||
The first steam engine was ''[[Locomotion No. 1]]'', built by [[Robert Stephenson]], which ran along the [[Stockton and Darlington Railway]], officially opened in [[1825]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
Railways soon became the preferred method of long-distance travel. Trains offered speed and comfort that other transport could not. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
In the mid-[[19th century]], [[Theodore Maxtible]] was approached and asked if he would consider financing the construction of a rail line through the [[Bosphorus]] region of [[Turkey (country)|Turkey]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (novelisation)|The Evil of the Daleks]]'') | In the mid-[[19th century]], [[Theodore Maxtible]] was approached and asked if he would consider financing the construction of a rail line through the [[Bosphorus]] region of [[Turkey (country)|Turkey]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (novelisation)|The Evil of the Daleks]]'') | ||
On Sunday, [[28 December]] [[1879]], the [[Tay Bridge]] collapsed and the train which was on it crashed into [[River Tay|the river below]], killing about a hundred people. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Weeping Angels of Mons]]'') | |||
In [[1883]], a time when most travel was still uncomfortable and occasionally dangerous, the [[Orient Express]] began operating in [[Europe]]. It offered an unprecedented level of luxury and comfort. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A History of Humankind (novel)|A History of Humankind]]'') | |||
On [[15 September]] [[1885]], two [[elephant]]s in [[P. T. Barnum]]'s [[Barnum and Bailey's Circus|circus]], [[Jumbo]] and [[Tom Thumb]], were struck in a railway accident in [[St Thomas]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. At the time, no was was around to [[flag]] oncoming trains to warn them that the elephants were crossing the track on their way back to their own [[carriage]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Wondrous Box (audio story)|The Wondrous Box]]'') | |||
Prior to [[1931]], the [[Russian]]s built a railway which stretched from [[Europe]] to their [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] port of [[Vladivostok]]. Consequently, the [[China|Chinese]] province of [[Manchuria]] was threatened with trade strangulation. [[Japan]]ese trade was also threatened, influencing their decision to [[Invasion of Manchuria|invade Manchuria]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadow of Weng-Chiang (novel)|The Shadow of Weng-Chiang]]'') | Prior to [[1931]], the [[Russian]]s built a railway which stretched from [[Europe]] to their [[Pacific Ocean|Pacific]] port of [[Vladivostok]]. Consequently, the [[China|Chinese]] province of [[Manchuria]] was threatened with trade strangulation. [[Japan]]ese trade was also threatened, influencing their decision to [[Invasion of Manchuria|invade Manchuria]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Shadow of Weng-Chiang (novel)|The Shadow of Weng-Chiang]]'') | ||
[[Chris Dent]] and [[Emma Wilding]] once liaised with [[aborigine]] leaders to ensure that a proposed railroad link between [[Alice Springs]] and [[Darwin]] didn't damage any sacred sites. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)|Invasion of the Cat-People]]'') | [[Chris Dent]] and [[Emma Wilding]] once liaised with [[aborigine]] leaders to ensure that a proposed railroad link between [[Alice Springs]] and [[Darwin]] didn't damage any sacred sites. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)|Invasion of the Cat-People]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
=== ''Doctor Who'' (Virgin Trains ''Super Voyager'') === | |||
{{main|Doctor Who (Virgin Trains Super Voyager)}} | |||
In the early 2000s, one {{w|British Rail}} {{w|British Rail Class 221|Class 221}} ''Super Voyagers'' owned by {{w|Virgin Trains}} was named ''[[Doctor Who (Virgin Trains Super Voyager)|Doctor Who]]'' due to the fleet being named after famous voyagers, whether they were real or not. | |||
[[Category:Railways]] | [[Category:Railways]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:38, 30 November 2022
A railway, also called a railroad or rail line was transportation system used by trains.
The first steam engine was Locomotion No. 1, built by Robert Stephenson, which ran along the Stockton and Darlington Railway, officially opened in 1825. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
Railways soon became the preferred method of long-distance travel. Trains offered speed and comfort that other transport could not. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
In the mid-19th century, Theodore Maxtible was approached and asked if he would consider financing the construction of a rail line through the Bosphorus region of Turkey. (PROSE: The Evil of the Daleks)
On Sunday, 28 December 1879, the Tay Bridge collapsed and the train which was on it crashed into the river below, killing about a hundred people. (COMIC: The Weeping Angels of Mons)
In 1883, a time when most travel was still uncomfortable and occasionally dangerous, the Orient Express began operating in Europe. It offered an unprecedented level of luxury and comfort. (PROSE: A History of Humankind)
On 15 September 1885, two elephants in P. T. Barnum's circus, Jumbo and Tom Thumb, were struck in a railway accident in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada. At the time, no was was around to flag oncoming trains to warn them that the elephants were crossing the track on their way back to their own carriages. (AUDIO: The Wondrous Box)
Prior to 1931, the Russians built a railway which stretched from Europe to their Pacific port of Vladivostok. Consequently, the Chinese province of Manchuria was threatened with trade strangulation. Japanese trade was also threatened, influencing their decision to invade Manchuria. (PROSE: The Shadow of Weng-Chiang)
Chris Dent and Emma Wilding once liaised with aborigine leaders to ensure that a proposed railroad link between Alice Springs and Darwin didn't damage any sacred sites. (PROSE: Invasion of the Cat-People)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
Doctor Who (Virgin Trains Super Voyager)[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Main article: Doctor Who (Virgin Trains Super Voyager)
In the early 2000s, one British Rail Class 221 Super Voyagers owned by Virgin Trains was named Doctor Who due to the fleet being named after famous voyagers, whether they were real or not.
