Massive Engines

Comedy actor Chris Barrie explores the development of massive digger engines, including one that weighs more than a thousand double-decker buses.

Comedy actor Chris Barrie explores the evolution of rocket power, from the fireworks of the ancient Chinese to the monsters of the 'Space Race'.

Chris Barrie tells the story of the development of passenger aircraft from WWI bombers through to modern jumbos with their massive jet engines.

Chris Barrie explores the evolution of the monster steam engines developed during the 1880s to pump an essential clean water supply to the public.

Chris Barrie explores the development of marine engines, from the first crude steamships to the huge diesel engines found on modern container ships.

Comedy actor Chris Barrie explores the development of truck engines, including the Caterpillar 789, which has a massive capacity of 177 tonnes.

Chris Barrie explores the rise and fall of airships from the first hot air balloons to the massive, ill-fated transatlantic passenger liners.