Documentary series telling the story of how UK railways met and overcame the challenges of the post-industrial era. The films trace the history of Britain's railways from the legacy of WWII, through years of neglect and under-investment and the trauma of Beeching's cuts, to a period of hope and growth epitomised by the Intercity 125. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection. Part 2 of the story of how UK railways met and overcame the challenges of the post-industrial era. The films trace the history of Britain’s railways from the legacy of WWII, through years of neglect and under-investment and the trauma of Beeching’s cuts, to a period of hope and growth epitomised by the Intercity 125.