Pulling the lever is the easy part. (S01E11)
S01E11
At National Rail’s Manchester signalling classroom in Lancashire, I discover the intricate systems that make train collisions incredibly rare. Then, I head to a real, working signal box to witness these safety measures in action firsthand.
Show
Tom Scott: England
Episode
S01E11
Air Date
Jun 01, 2026
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
I helped break a 142-year-old bell, and that's okay.
S01E02
Episode 2
S01E03
I missed the evidence. Can you spot it?
S01E04
Episode 4
S01E05
These mannequins can bleed.
S01E06
Episode 6
S01E07
If you found candy with my name in it, here's why
S01E08
Episode 8
S01E09
Episode 9
S01E10
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S01E11
Pulling the lever is the easy part.
S01E12
Episode 12
S01E13
Episode 13