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DVD's and videos of railways and
trains. Histories of famous trains, railways and routes in DVD's
and videos including World Class Trains, The Heyday of British Steam and
Steam around the World. These videos are available from the Military
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The Heyday of British Steam. London - The Isle of Wight - Scotland
Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britains railways during the steam era, but thanks to a handful of amateur cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras, many images of the Iron Horse have been saved for posterity. This series is a collection of those shots and Part V covers the London area, the Isle of Wight and Scotland. Until the mid 1960s, the Isle of Wight still depended on small Victorian 0-4-4 tank engines of the O2 Class to operate its island network. Our cameramen were on hand to record some of these locomotives. Back on the mainland we travel via Southampton and Brighton to the London area where steam engines are seen at several of the main line terminus stations as well as in the suburbs. A brief look at Bletchley is followed by a comprehensive journey around Scotland before line closures and dieselisation were to change the countrys railway scene for ever. All the shots, taken in the 1950s and 1960s, are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary.
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The Heyday of British Steam. London - South Midlands - South West
Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britains railways during the steam era, but thanks to a handful of amateur cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras, many images of the Iron Horse have been saved for posterity. This series is a collection of some of those shots and Part I covers London, the South Midlands and the South West. Our journey starts at Rugby and continues via Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford and Reading. From Reading we head west, looking at Swindon Works shed and station. We pause at Bath and Bristol before a nostalgic look at the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. From there its London via Salisbury and Basingstoke. All the shots, taken in the 1950s and 1960s, are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary.
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The Heyday of British Steam. East Midlands - The North East of England
Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britains railways during the steam era, but thanks to a handful of amateur cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras, many images of the Iron Horse have been saved for posterity. This series is a collection of some of those shots and Part II covers the East Midlands and the North East of England. We begin at Leicester at the Great Central Station where experimental gas turbine locomotive GT3 is seen in the shed. Then its north to Derby, via Loughborough and Nottingham. From Nottingham we join the East Coast main line at Grantham and experience the majesty of the Gresley Pacifics at work, before moving north to Doncaster and York. A brief visit to the Thirsk and Darlington area and then we cross to West Yorkshire for some steam trains on the magnificent Settle and Carlisle Line. All the shots, taken in the 1950s and 1960s, are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary.
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The Heyday of British Steam. Birmingham - The North Midlands - Wales
Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britains railways during the steam era, but thanks to a handful of cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras, many images of the Iron Horse have been saved for posterity. This series is a collection of some of those shots and Part III covers the Birmingham area and the North Midlands and Central Wales. We begin at Nuneaton and Coventry, witnessing both areas before the erection of overhead wires. From Coventry we move to Birmingham Station and see New Street Station pre-building. A brief visit to Saltley Station and the Camp Hill gradient is followed by a compilation of trains filmed at Birminghams other main line station, Snow Hill. From Birmingham we move north to Stafford on the West Coast Main Line and then west to Shrewsbury. Part III concludes with some hard working steam hauled trains on Talerddig bank in mid Wales. All the shots, taken in the 1950s and 1960s, are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary.
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The Heyday of British Steam. The West Midlands - The North - The North West
Video technology came too late to record the golden years of Britains railways during the steam era, but thanks to a handful of cameramen armed with 8mm cine cameras, many images of the Iron Horse have been saved for posterity. This series is a collection of some of those shots and Part IV covers the West Midlands and the North of England. We begin at Gloucester where the diminutive former G.W.R. 0-4-2 tank engines were still working push and pull trains. From Gloucester we head to the western suburbs of Birmingham via the famous Lickey Incline where heavyweight expresses could be seen struggling with the 1 in 37 gradient. A look at Wolverhamptons Low Level Station before it closed, is followed by a journey to Manchester via Stoke on Trent, Crewe and Stockport. After Manchester we cross the Pennines and end our journey at Sheffields Victoria Station where Directors 04s and K Class moguls were still hard at work. All the shots, taken in the 1950s and 1960s, are totally original and are in full colour with sound track and commentary.
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British Rail Journeys. Northern England
From the heart of the Yorkshire Dales to the majestic city of Carlisle, this programme takes you on one of Britains most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting the many tourist attractions along the way. Ancient castles, falconry, rare animals, and delightful towns and villages are all overlooked by spectacular limestone scenery, wild fells and the beautiful unspoilt greenery of the Wide Eden Valley. Now reprieved from the threat of closure, both British Rail Sprinters and private steam locomotives continue in the renowned tradition of the most loved of Britains railways.
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British Rail Journeys. South West England
From the cathedral city of Exeter to the rugged cliffs of Lands End, this programme takes you to one of Britains most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting the many tourist attractions along the way. Historic towns and cities, small fishing villages, countless beaches and quite a few surprises too, all framed by the beautiful backdrop of sea and moor. Carried along by Intercity and steam railway, this is a journey through the ancient heart of Englands South West that you will never forget.
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British Rail Journeys. Blaenau Ffestiniog
The Ffestiniog Railway, starting on the glorious Welsh Coastline at Pothmadog, protected by the imposing castles of Harlech and Criccieth, is a memorable journey through the Snowdonia National Park. From Harbour Station at Porthmadog, the train climbs through the sleepy pastures and luscious forest, skirting lakes and waterfalls. clinging to and tunneling through the sides of mountains, the track takes in horseshoe bends which include a complete spiral. This area is so remote that the train is occasionally required to stop at isolated cottages whose inhabitants depend entirely upon the railway. The journey covers the 13.5 miles from Portmadog, rising to over 700 feet above sea level at Bleanau Ffestiniog.
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British Rail Journeys. North Wales
From the Roman city of Chester to the craggy bay of Aberystwyth, this programme takes you on one of Britains most outstanding scenic journeys, visiting the many tourist attractions along the way. Roman ruins and mighty castles, sun centres and alternative technology, local crafts, beaches and mountains are all to be found along the magnificent Cambrian coast or enclosed within the Snowdonia National Park. Travelling by Intercity, Sprinter, and the great little steam trains of Wales, this is an amazingly varied and unforgettable journey into the very heart of Wales.
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British Rail Journeys. Central Highlands
From the rolling hills of Perthshire to the jagged mountains of Skye, this programme takes you on one of Britains most outstanding scenic railway journeys, visiting the various tourist attractions along the way. Glass blowing, whiskey distilling, Highland Games, and beautiful towns and villages, all amidst the splendour of the Beautiful Scottish Highlands. Finally British Rails famous Class 37 diesels carry you along the final stage from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh.
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Steam Around the World. The Western Europe Archives
Firstly we travel to Southern France and take a look at the steam locomotives that are still in operation today. From the Brittany Peninsular along the Channel Coast to Paris, to Picardy. We see some fine examples of French steam, including the famous Golden Arrow. In Dieppe, we see a rail terminal that serves the main port. We take a close look at an extensive network of city trains in Brussels, and later move on to a combination of steam, electric and diesel used for heavy industry in Luxembourg. We visit E Class locomotives in Italy. Three different types of gauge are on offer in Greece, and we also travel to Turkey, before finally ending our journey in Portugal. This rare archive steam footage was lovingly captured on 16mm film by the famous American railroad enthusiast Harry P Dodge. Along with the rest of the series, it provides the unique and incredible story of the worlds railways in the 60s and early 70s.
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Steam Around the World. The African Archives
Rails all the way from Cape to Cairo were once the dream of Victorian pioneer Cecil Rhodes. In 1965 and 1970, the dying years of the Age of Steam, Harry Dodge visited and recorded this incredible African legacy. Throughout Central and Southern Africa, the uncompromising terrain spawned some spectacular feats of engineering. Many of these, including the famous Victoria Falls bridge, are captured when huge fleets of Garratts still ruled supreme. Malawi Railway, Rhodesian Railways and Franco-Ethiopian Railways are all featured, as well as the steam trains of South Africa, Mozambique, Angola and the Sudan. This rare archive steam footage was lovingly captured on 16mm film by the famous American railroad enthusaist Harry P Dodge. Along with the rest of the series, it provides the unique and incredible story of the worlds railways in the 60s and early 70s.
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Steam Around the World. The Asian / Australasian Archives
In this programme, Harry Dodge has captured the incredible variety of Asian steam, commencing in India with Bengali broad and narrow gauge steam, the exquisite Darjeeling Railway (considered by many to be the worlds finest railway), Jaipurs meter gauge system, and locomotives ranging from the Pacific to a Maharajahs private train. This is contrasted with Japanese preserved locos of Thailand, Indonesian Tank engines and Malaysian light steam, while in Australia and New Zealand we find an equally delightful assortment of gauges and rolling stock. This rare archive steam footage was lovingly captured on 16mm film by the famous American railroad enthusiast, Harry P Dodge. Along with the rest of the series, it provides the unique and incredible story of the worlds railways in the 60s and early 70s.
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Steam Around the World. The Eastern Europe Archives
In the 1960s Harry Dodge travelled behind the Iron Curtain, to capture the railways of a bygone age - before the collapse of communism and the demise of steam. with smoke belching forth across every country, this programme explores the unique record he left behind, with rare footage from Yugoslavia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Czechoslovakia and Eastern Germany. Steam freight and passenger trains, are included, as well as tank engines and turn tables, and everything from might 2-10-0s to tiny narrow gauge locos; whilst not forgetting all the activity behind the scenes. This rare archive steam footage was lovingly captured on 16mm film by the famous American railroad enthusiast, Harry P Dodge. Along with the rest of the series, it provides the unique and incredible story of the worlds railways in the 60s and early 70s.
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Steam Around the World. The Latin American Archives
From Garrats of the high Bolivian desert, to narrow gauge through the Gautemalan jungle, this programme, filmed between 1962 and 1971, features an amazing variety of Latin American Steam, including everything from 2-10-2s to 0-4-0s linked by a dramatic journey over the Andes mountains. Harry Dodge has captured the locomotives of a whole continent: Brazils Leopoldina Railway, the rope hauled Serra Inclines, British locomotives in Argentina, the Antofagasta and Bolivia Railway, the incredible railways of Southern and Central Peru (one of the seven wonders of the railway world), as well as railway scenes from El Salvador and Mexico. This rare archive steam footage was lovingly captured on 16mm film by the famous American railroad enthusiast Harry P Dodge. Along with the rest of the series, it provides the unique and incredible story of the worlds railways in the 60s and early 70s.
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World Class Trains. The Al Andalus Express
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. A full seven days aboard this decadent train, through the wondrous vistas of Spains Andalucia, Granada, Seville and one of the seven wonders of the world, the spectacular Alhambra.
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World Class Trains. The Train De Luxe Rail Safari
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. A luxury train journey through Zimbabwe from Johannesburg to one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls. Reliving the golden age of the steam train, the route snakes through some of the continents wildest National Parks. The railway was a central part of a planned British colonisation of the entire African continent, by Cecil John Rhodes and the route is rich in historical traditions. Rhodes private carriage is still used by the Train De Luxe on the journey.
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World Class Trains. The South Orient Express
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. Eight vintage 40s and 50s era stainless steel Budd cars, restored in luxurious classical period style with dome dining, vista dome, parlour and observational cars provide the finest rail excursions through the incomparable Copper Canyon area of Northern Mexico in the rugged Sierra Madre Mountains. Covering an area larger than the Grand Canyon, this area is rugged and remote; much only accessible by train. From cactus and sagebrush to cedar and pine, with cascading waterfalls and breathtaking views of the canyons. Visit the natural wonders, rustic villages and the Tarahumara Indians, the native inhabitants of the area. A train journey to another world ... the world of the Copper Canyon.
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World Class Trains. The Venice Simplon Orient Express
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. The Venice Simplon Orient Express is the most famous train in the world. This is an adventure reliving the mystique and sheer decadence of travelling in Edwardian splendour, carrying passengers across Europe in the style of a bygone era, with sumptuous cuisine and a personal service which is beyond comparison.
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World Class Trains. The Eastern and Oriental Express
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. Experience a unique view of the hidden treasures of South East Asia on board the opulent Eastern and Oriental Express. Journey from the ancient and mysterious city of Bangkok, across the infamous bridge over the river Kwai and on through the lush jungles of Malaysia and the city of Kuala Lumpur to the modern city of Singapore.
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World Class Trains. The American Orient Express
Discover the worlds most luxurious trains and relive a bygone era, when the journey itself was the most significant part of the experience; rather than simply getting there. A journey where the passenger becomes a real traveller and is able to experience a much more gracious way of travel - in a living recreation of the golden age of rail. The American Orient Express is a privately owned company and no relation to he British owned Orient Express. The train is a collection of cars that were purchased from museums and private collections throughout America. with many exciting itineraries, the journeys trace jazz and blues to their origins in New Orleans, through the National Parks of the Pacific coast, from hushed canyons to boiling mud pots, keeping the tradition of the golden age of rail with luxury and style.
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