John Snell's Railways Recalled
Railways • Documentary
This film is a little gem! A selection of archive films from the collection of John Snell and his 16mm camera. John Snell has been a follower of railways since childhood and has been involved in preservation for many years. Pure nostalgia! From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
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