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The 800 Million Pound Railway Station
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The 800 Million Pound Railway Station

2007-11-13 · 30 min / episode · Not rated

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Series telling the story of the architects, engineers and spin doctors who entered a frantic two year race to make the Royal Opening of St Pancras on time.

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