The In Training Podcast

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Railways, we use them to commute to work and go on holiday, they sprawl through our countryside and cut through our cities. But what are they? And where did they come from? And what do you do when you work for a railway magazine but know nothing about trains? This is the podcast where we aim to answer all those questions and more. Join your hosts, Ben and Shannon, as each episode we delve into a different aspect of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs. Welcome to the In Training Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. The Great Train Robbery

    07/07/2021

    The Great Train Robbery

    In August 1963, one of the most infamous heists took place on a Travelling Post Office train on its way back to London. Over £2.3 million was stolen by the gang in a meticulously planned job. Ben and Shannon dive into the story and how the gang was inexplicably brought down by a Monopoly set. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
  2. The Crash at Crush

    05/26/2021

    The Crash at Crush

    In 1896, a publicity stunt to crash two locomotive engines into each other ended in disaster. Shannon and Ben delve into this incredible story in the latest episode of the In Training Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  3. Murder on the Rails - The Rhoda King Story

    04/16/2021

    Murder on the Rails - The Rhoda King Story

    Ben and Shannon delve in the remarkable story of Mrs Rhoda King, who on the 17th January 1901, found herself the sole witness to a murder in her own rail carriage. She then found herself trapped with the murderer, George Parker, for the remainder of the journey. In this episode, we detail the entire timeline of this incredible true story of human bravery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  4. The Mystery of the Nazi Gold Train

    07/23/2020

    The Mystery of the Nazi Gold Train

    In this episode of the In Training Podcast, we explore the possibility that there's a missing train full of gold hidden below a former Nazi command post at Ksiaz Castle. Sit back and delve into this bizarre and macabre world of secret underground bases, gothic castles and modern day treasure hunters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  5. Types of Train

    04/17/2020

    Types of Train

    Welcome to the third episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Shannon and Ben discuss all the different types of train and what sets them apart from each other. Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  6. Who was Sir Nigel Gresley?

    03/30/2020

    Who was Sir Nigel Gresley?

    Welcome to the second episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Shannon and Ben discuss the life and career of Sir Nigel Gresley, a very prominent railway engineer. Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min
  7. What is a Train?

    03/30/2020

    What is a Train?

    Welcome to the first episode of the In Training Podcast! In this episode Ben and Shannon introduce the podcast and discuss train definitions and terminology. Will Ben be vindicated for a huge terminology error he made in the past, find out in this episode! Join us for the rest of the series as we delve into different aspects of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min
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About

Railways, we use them to commute to work and go on holiday, they sprawl through our countryside and cut through our cities. But what are they? And where did they come from? And what do you do when you work for a railway magazine but know nothing about trains? This is the podcast where we aim to answer all those questions and more. Join your hosts, Ben and Shannon, as each episode we delve into a different aspect of trains and the network until we’re all fully fledged railway buffs. Welcome to the In Training Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Mortons Media Group
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mortons Media Group
  • Show Website
    The In Training Podcast