Industrial Evolution Podcast

Episode 3 - Early Mass Transport

irp — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:42:48 +0000

Our first ever episode in actual numeric order. Before people settled on the kind of trains we know and love today there were to truly crazy ideas. They varied from alternate methods of propulsion to different arrangements of wheels and a guy who thought that the whole railway idea would work better with the rails above the train. Have a download and listen to James struggle to pronounce “Schienenzeppelin” and David ranting about Gyrotrains! As always please download the MP3 or the OGG if you prefer and drop us an email of a comment if you have any feedback.

Episode 1 - The Crystal Palace

irp — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:27:53 +0000

Continuing our theme of releasing things in illogical orders we present you with ours second effort, episode 1! This is the story of the 1851 Worlds Fair, the building constructed to house it and a few of the mishaps, triumphs and tragedies along the way. Once again, download your choice of MP3 or OGG and please leave any comments you may have on this post.

Episode 2 - Telegraph

irp — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:46:38 +0000

Here are Industrial Evolution we fly in the face of logic and common sense by presenting you with our first podcast, Episode 2! Episode 2 is about the development of electrical telegraph. Its a facinating story spanning 2 continents numerous countries and about 60 years of history some of which remains contentious to this day. Please download your choice of MP3 or OGG and please feel free to leave any comments you may have on this post.