Host Robert Coltrane explores the history of various types of mechanized transportation.
In this series, host Robert Coltrane examines the history of important developments in mechanical transportation. In particular, he explores the most influential engine designs, such as the diesel and the jet engines, that have revolutionized transportation and more.
Aired: Nov 15, 1997 Robbie travels to Africa to see steam engines still in everyday use, while tr...
Aired: Nov 29, 1997 Robbie celebrates the power, simplicity and reliability of the diesel engine.
3. The Exhilarating Supercharger
Aired: Dec 6, 1997Robbie looks at the birth of the supercharger, from racing cars to World War ...
Aired: Dec 13, 1997 Robbie enthuses about the V-8, from early Cadillac luxury cars, through the g...
5. The Noisy, Smelly Two-Stroke
Aired: Nov 22, 1997Robbie investigates the history and many applications of the 2 Stroke engine.
6. The Jet, The Engine That Went on To Shrink The World
Aired: Nov 8, 1997Robbie investigates the under appreciated genius of Frank Whittle's Jet Engine.
Main Cast
Current Status: Ended
Network: Channel 4
Production Country: United Kingdom
Genres: History
