When Britain's Railways were nationalised in 1948, a decision was taken to design new locomotives that would be cheap to run in the age of post-war austerity. This film looks in detail at many surviving types. Among them, is the unique "Duke of Gloucester", the very last attempt at a passenger express locomotive. More successful were the 9F freight engines, whose ten driving wheels made them some of the best loadpullers ever built, whilst many railwaymen regarded the class 4 tank engine as perfection on wheels.
This is a detailed study of these engines at work and it includes graphic footplate action and expert analysis.
Up Next in Driving & Firing Locomotives Box Set
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Driving & Firing: The Western Engines...
This documentary series looks at classic steam train history. This is the second part of the programme that joins the drivers and engineers on the Western Line engines for live sequences of different journeys. Includes footage of the Rocket, Castle, King and Manor engines.
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Driving & Firing: The Western Engines...
This documentary series looks at classic steam train history. This is the second part of the programme that joins the drivers and engineers on the Western Line engines for live sequences of different journeys. Includes footage of the Rocket, Castle, King and Manor engines.
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Driving & Firing: The Southern Engine...
