British Rail in 1990
Railways • 1h 59m
A reflection on British Rail just 5 years before privatisation. The film examines Network South East two years after its inception; Scotrail with Class 37s and 47s very much in charge; Intercity services; Railfreight and the many loco-hauled services at the time using Class 20s, 31s, 45s, 56s in Scotland and much more. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
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