Railway Mania

Nov 01 2024 38 ep. 53 mins 111
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RAILWAY MANIA is a podcast covering everything to do with trains and railways. Each episode, Corwin takes you on a bite-sized journey through many topics and tales of the Iron Road, including everything from railway modelling to railway history, interviews with fellow enthusiasts and experts. Pop the kettle on and let's talk about trains!

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38: Kings of the Steam Age - Richard Peacock (with Anthony Dawson)

Nov 01 2024 25 mins  
In this episode of KINGS OF THE STEAM AGE, we welcome back historian and author Anthony Dawson to explore the life and legacy of Richard Peacock, co-founder of Beyer, Peacock and Company. From his beginnings in Swaledale to becoming a leading figure in locomotive engineering, all the way through to being a 'bloody good bloke'. Join us as we delve into his dual legacy as an enginee

37: Head-Shunt (with Paul Stanford)

Jun 27 2024 76 mins  
Mental health issues can affect anyone in the world and rail workers are no exception. In this episode, we welcome Paul Stanford, railwayperson of 40 years and founder of HEAD-SHUNT, the mental health charity for the railway family. Paul tells us not only about the challenges to mental health that come from working on the railway, but also the attitudes in the industry, how the sce

36: Kings of the Steam Age - O.V.S. Bulleid (with Graham Muspratt)

Mar 29 2024 24 mins  
Welcome to a new mini-series on the Railway Mania channel, where we are giving guests the challenge of putting forward their candidate for KING OF THE STEAM AGE. First up is friend of the show, Graham Muspratt, making the case for Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid. Thanks to Graham for coming on the podcast again!

35: Remaking 'Thunderbolt'

Nov 18 2023 11 mins  
The Titfield Thunderbolt is one of my favourite films and I’m so chuffed to have been able to work on the recent train pack we made at work in conjunction with StudioCanal and the 70th anniversary of the film. Ever since I first saw it, I’ve always wondered how I would go about remaking the film in the modern era.

34: American Articulation (with David Grimshaw)

Oct 20 2023 68 mins  
Our guest is author David Grimshaw, talking about articulated locomotives, but not the sort that immediately come to mind. These machines were built in America long before Fairlie or Meyer's creations. Horatio Allen's articulated locomotives were built in the 1830s for the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company, at the time the longest railway in the world! Thanks to David for

33: Owning a Loco (with Lawrie Rose)

Jun 22 2023 97 mins  
Today’s podcast guest is Lawrie Rose, creator and star of popular YouTube channel Lawrie’s Mechanical Marvels. We’re talking about what it’s like to realise every railway enthusiast’s dream: having your very own locomotive. Lawrie explains the the circumstances that led to the purchase, how he went about it, and shares his experience and advice for anyone wishing to try t

32: Kidnap on the Peking Express! (with James M. Zimmerman)

May 04 2023 49 mins  
100 years ago, a luxury express sleeper train was en route to Peking, travelling through dangerous territory. In the middle of the night, the train is deliberately derailed and the passengers are kidnapped. The hostages include a journalist, the wealthy daughter of an a Rhode Island Senator, a French businessman, a gangster and a US Army Major. The kidnappers are a made up of sever

31: Pit to Port Part 2 (with Nick Richardson)

Mar 25 2023 65 mins  
Nick joins us again for the second half of this double-bill about collieries and coal railways of North East England. Nick goes into detail on 3 distinct railway systems; The Bowes, Lambton and Harton lines. Thanks again to Nick for being an excellent guest!

30: Pit to Port Part 1 (with Nick Richardson)

Jan 28 2023 46 mins  
The birthplace of the railway is often said to the be coalfields of North-East England. We are joined by Nick Richardson in this first half of a two-part episode. Nick sets the scene as we discuss the landscape, the technology, and the people of the coal mining communities. If you're interested in learning Geordie, here is a handy affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3wBNUTv

29: The American Dream (SLIPS in the USA, with Chris Eden-Green)

Dec 15 2022 65 mins  
To celebrate 10 years of 'Steam Locos in Profile', Chris Eden-Green embarked on a mammoth mission across America, to publish 10 new episodes all about American steam locomotives. Chris joins us on the podcast to discuss the (literal) highs and lows, the logistics of such a feat, and the steam scene in the USA. Purchase your copy of the USA special edition of 'Steam Locos in Profile