Mark Williams on the Rails A collection of all ten episodes from the acclaimed Discovery Channel series celebrating 200 years of railways. Travelling the length and breadth of Britain Mark Williams tracks down the nation's fascinating railway heritage and gets to grips with locos such as the 160 ton Duchess of Sutherland. From the earliest designs of Richard Trevithick and George and Robert Stephenson to the advent of Class 31, the history is all here! Also revealed are the backgrounds to The London Underground and the evolution of railway coaches. Exclusive Footage: Mark tackles the issue of safety on the rails and how today's rail companies are dealing with faster and more powerful trains while allaying the public's growing fear of safety. Visit America's Transcontinental Railroad and sample the luxury of The Orient Express!