200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway - the railway that got world on track
Tales from the Rails
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12 episodes
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200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway - the railway that got world on track
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Recent Episodes
January 27, 2025
End of the Line
Hello and welcome to the 12th and final episode of Tales from the Rails. In this concluding episode, titled End of the Line, hosts Caroline Hardie, Archie MacKay, and Angela Pickering reflect on the history of the S&DR through the lens of its darker episodes—accidents, deaths, and disfigurements on the railways. This episode recounts harrowing tales of mishaps through the ages, from the story of William Huskisson, the first 'widely reported' railway fatality, to lesser-known and often disregarded victims. As a part of remembering these lives, we highlight the ongoing work by the Friends of the Stockton and Darlington Railway to preserve the railway's legacy and honour the men and women whose contributions and sacrifices paved the way for safer and more refined railway travel.In this episode, we also bring you some more lighthearted mishaps in the shape of Fails From the Rails - those moments when things didn't go entirely according to plan in our recordings. Our final Stars of the S&DR are the Greener family. So join us in this closing tribute to the trailblazers who risked everything to build the foundations of modern railway travel and learn about the efforts to keep their legacy alive as we approach the 200th anniversary of the S&DR.LinksFriends of the Stockton & Darlington RailwayThree Greeners of Etherley and a model steam engine.S&DR 200 Festival website
December 27, 2024
Women
Welcome to the 11th episode of Tales from the Rails, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. This month, hosts Caroline Hardie and Angela Pickering explore the overlooked contributions of women in the railway's history. Join Caroline and Angela as they delve into the lives of resilient women who defied societal norms to influence the evolution of the railway. From shareholders like the Peacock sisters to widows running essential passenger services, discover the stories of these pioneering women who were often written out of history. Our Star of the S&DR is this episode's guest presenter, Angela Pickering, so stay tuned to find out why we have picked someone who is still alive. Tanfield Railway: tanfield-railway.co.uk The Railway Station Shop www.therailwaystation.shop Friends of the S&DR: www.sdr1825.org.uk
November 27, 2024
Stations
Railway historian Caroline and guest Percival Tully explore the evolution of railway stations on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, revealing the pioneering legacy of its innovative facilities.
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