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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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| Rail Hot Spots - A True Train Watching Experience This programme begins at Elford Loop in Staffordshire where a variety of both freight and passenger trains can be seen. The location sports a loop which provides excellent viewing for the study of both locomotives and rolling stock. This section will also provide you with a few surprises! Moving north to Barnetby, this location must rank as a top hot spot for the pure freight enthusiast. We visited three locations in this area for non-stop rail action. We filmed the Class 56 hard at work together with Class 60s and 66s in wonderful afternoon sunshine. Filmed on separate days, Linslade on the four track section of the West Coast Mainline sees a considerable amount of both freight and passenger trains including the celebrated Class 86s and 87s plus Virgins newly introduced Class 390 Pendolinos. Also in this section you see the illusive Scotts sleeper and a Class 37 deputising for a Class 66 on a stone working. All this and much, much more. DVD . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| The Restored Railways of Britain - North West England. The North West of England is the cradle of industrial and railway history and can still muster a varied and impressive range of railways and steam power. The region features the ideal tourist line Tlaal Ratty, running along the Esks wooded valley into the heart of the Lake District. There is the award winning East Lancashire and South Tyndale Railways, and loco collections at Carnforth and Southport have connections to BRs Main Line. Exhibited in the power hall of Manchesters Museum of Science and Industry are steam engines and exhibits of all types and sizes, while at Blackpool we find the UKs sole surviving street tramway system. DVD. . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| Fenland Trains - The Railways of East Anglia We begin this DVD with an extensive look at the railways in the counties of Suffolk and Cambridgeshire; in particular, the city of Ely and its surrounding railway routes. Filmed between 2000 and 2004 we concentrate mainly on the freight scene in these areas. The freight in both counties are mainly aggregate, intermodel, and deep sea container workings. Locomotive classes hauling these trains consist of 37, 47, 56, 57, 58, 60 and, of course, the ubiquitous class 66. In addition to these freight workings we see the newly introduced ONE (formerly Anglia Railways) Train Operating Company seen in the summer of 2004. With the lowering of the Ipswich tunnel, diesel hauled passenger trains en route to London Liverpool Street were diverted through Ely. Both Anglia and ONE liveries can be seen with scenes of Elys magnificent cathedral. Moving a little east, we filmed at various locations between Ely and Bury St Edmunds, and finally we trek north across the flat lands of the Fens with its many unobstructed locations. Many freightliners can be seen bringing lots of colour to a somewhat barren landscape. Special trains such as steam and diesel in the form of Class 55 Deltics and Class 47s can also be seen in and around the Ely area, with no fewer than 30 locations visited. With detailed location maps it all adds up to a fascinating and intensive programme. Some narration is added together with train details and head codes. Also in this DVD is a short pictorial of what else Ely has to offer other than great train locations. DVD . Price £13.99
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| The Restored Railways of Britain - North East England. The North East is a Mecca for keen railway enthusiasts. It includes the only remaining rope hauled incline, at Bowes, as well as two of Britains most extensive preserved railways in the North Yorkshire Moors and Keighley and Worth Valley. The exceptional National Railway Museum situated in the historic city of York contrasts with a more specialised museum at Hull, while the Middleton Railway provides a welcome escape from the busy centre of Leeds. DVD. . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| Rugby and the Trent Valley Line In this DVD we take an extensive look at freight and passenger trains at the newly refurbished Rugby station. We filmed during the construction of the new station in 2001 and 2003. Mail trains were still a common sight and the Class 87s were hauling Virgin trains; plenty of action here with lots of freightliner 47s, 57s and of course 66s. Many workings were filmed including Class 90s and 92s and much more. Locations visited were Little Lawford, Stretton Wharf, Ansty and along the Oxford Canal for some fast paced action from freight and passenger trains. We see newly refurbished Class 508 units and fast Mail trains all filmed in wonderful summer sunshine. DVD . Price £13.99
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| The Restored Railways of Britain - South East England. The South East is rich in privately preserved steam railways, ranging from the famous standard gauge Bluebell Railway, which was taken over by enthusiasts over 30 years ago, to the 13 ½ mile long Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch, the most fully equipped 15 inch gauge railway in the modern world. This programme also contains the old world charm of a wine and dine train on the Lavender Line, industrial narrow gauge nostalgia on the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Railway and reflections of the expanding Kent and East Sussex Railway. DVD. . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| The Nene Valley Railway - Wansford Station Every railway enthusiast will enjoy the sights and sounds as we take a look at arrivals and departures of both freight and passenger trains at the wonderful Wansford Station - home to the Nene Valley Railway. Filmed in 2001 and 2004 at the diesel gala days, we take a nostalgic view at what it must have been like to be hauled by big and powerful diesel trains of the sixties and seventies. We shall see such locomotives as the Class 40 with its distinctive whistle exhaust tone, known to enthusiasts as whistlers, and a Class 55 Deltic known as the race horses of the East Coast Mainline. Highlight of the 2004 diesel gala weekend was Class 56057 running for the first time in preservation in EWS livery, other locomotives include a visiting Class 66 from GB Rail freight in the Medite Livery and, of course, resident locos and DMUs. Other interesting features of the station were also filmed including a visit to the loco shed - this and much more can be seen at this wonderful preserved railway. DVD . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| Florida Rails - Trains of the Sunshine State We all know Florida for its famous theme parks but whilst on holiday why not experience the rich diversity and modes of railroading on central Floridas A-Line (Atlantic Coast Line) and S-Line (Seaboard Coast Line). Filmed over several days in November 2002 we look extensively at 6 hotspot locations such as Plant City interlocking where unit trains from the Bone Valley phosphate mines, plus the coal trains from West Virginia and Kentucky can be seen. Also captured is the most photographed and chased unit train in Florida, the Tropicana juice train. The giant CSX Corporation is the dominant railroad provider in Florida, and their motive power consists of EMD GP39, SD40, 60, 70 and many more. Enjoy this whistle-stop tour of Americas Sunshine State! DVD . Price £13.99
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| On Western Lines - Oxford to Didcot We begin this tour in the historic city of Oxford, a great place to watch the passage of trains. The station is well served by passenger trains including the popular DMUs and loco-hauled Virgin trains in the form of Class 47s. Freight can be plentiful with 47s, 57s and of course the ubiquitous Class 66 running on various freight workings even Fragonset make an appearance on a freightliner working. At Hinksey you will find a virtual quarry run by Railtrack. It can get very busy here and with excellent views in both directions you are sure to enjoy this serene location. Trains can easily be photographed and filmed from the pedestrian footbridge and you can watch trains being loaded and unloaded ready for dispatch. Trains seen here are 37s, 47s, 57s and of course 66s; again non stop action. Moving further south three other locations are visited. These are Radley, Culham and Didcot. As well as being home to the Great Western Railway Society its also a great train watching location and acts as an important interchange to Oxford and Reading. EWS have a yard here and locomotives can often be seen waiting for their next turn of duty. With Classes 37, 47, 57, 58, 66 and various classes of DMUs, this is a truly packed out rail action DVD filmed between 2000 and 2003. DVD . Price £13.99
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| Model Railways It is said that in days gone by every schoolboy wanted to grow up to be a train driver. When the boy becomes the man and dreams of steam engines turn to the reality of the office, there is still a world of trains, tunnels and tracks to which we can escape - the world of the model railway. In this DVD we look at all aspects of this wonderful hobby from designing models and scenery to planning track layouts and painting kit engines. Railway modelling has something for everyone!! DVD . Price £13.99
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| The Restored Railways of Britain - Midlands. From the late Teddy Bostons Rectory Railway at Cadeby to the ancient and modern at Crewe Heritage Centre, this programme contains an enormous range of railway interest. It samples the activities of the long established Severn Valley Railway, as well as the massive task undertaken by Peak Rail, re-opening their line through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. The unique collection of trains at the National Tramway Museum, Crich and the impressive locos of the Great Central Railway are also featured. DVD. . Price £13.99
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| A West Coast Experience - Cheddington to Tamworth The West Coast mainline has for years always attracted railway enthusiasts to its stations and line side locations. With its 401 mile route from Londons Euston Terminal Station to Glasgow Central in Scotland all manner of freight and passenger traffic can be seen and photographed on this ever changing premiere line to the North. Filmed over a three year period from 2000 to 2003, we visit no less than 9 locations - all are displayed with details. In 2003 we see Virgins newly introduced Class 390 Pendolino 390014 (City of Manchester) working a minimal Manchester Piccadilly to Euston service together with the celebrated Class 86 and 87 and not forgetting the venerable Class 43 or better known HST125s - as usual Virgin Trains put on a sterling show. Also in this programme we take an extensive look at the freight scene which has always been the life blood of our railways, classes of freight locomotives, both electric and diesel motive power can be seen on this line - they include 37,47,57,66, 86, 90 and 92 DVD . Price £13.99
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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. DVD. . Price £12.99
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| Nuneaton and the Trent Valley Line Filmed between 2001 and 2004 we visit the well known main line station of Nuneaton, and see the many changes in the infrastructure of the station and track work such as new platforms and the reinstatement of the flyover at Nuneaton. Main line passenger motive power was also to see a major change in the form of the Virgin Class 390 Pendolinos but as you will see the Class 87s were still in charge of main line passenger duties. The freight scene is intense and we can see trains serving the coal and steel industries, deep sea container traffic from companies such as EWS, GB rail freight, Freightliner and trains serving the automotive industries. Of special interest is footage of the Royal Train captured during Her Majestys Golden Jubilee tour and a charter train hauled by a Class 67. We were also fortunate to film a Class 175 Coradia. DVD . Price £13.99
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| A West Coast Experience - The Watford Gap to Greenholme The West Coast Mainline has always attracted the serious railway enthusiast due to its attractive line side locations and stations. In this DVD we visit 12 locations with helpful maps of where the footage was taken, informative narration and train head codes. Famous locations like Millmeece and the now closed Norton Bridge Station both offer the discerning photographer excellent opportunities, as do the fabulous surroundings of the Cumbria Fells. Locomotive types featured include 220 Voyager, Class 37s, 47s, 57s, 60s and Class 390 Pendolino. Workings featured include Holyhead/Birmingham, coal, steel, stone, containers and postal. It is a pure train watching experience, beautifully filmed and a must for the avid railway enthusiast. DVD . Price £13.99
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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