This programme tells the story of the Lord Nelson from its design and construction in 1926 through to its operational years in BR service and eventual withdrawal in 1962. Footage of its first preservation period in service in the 1980s is accompanied by recollections of firing a Nelson by an Eastleigh fireman and driver.
One of only three of the “Schools” class to survive into preservation, 925 was overhauled by volunteers of the Mid-Hants at Eastleigh railway works where it was constructed in 1934. After just under thirty years service with the Southern and BR, Cheltenham was withdrawn in 1962 and set to one sid...
This is the first part of the complete story of the Southern West Country-class 34027 "Taw Valley" as we go behind the scenes on the Orient Express in Southern England.
This is the second part of the complete story of the Southern West Country-class 34027 "Taw Valley" as we go behind the scenes on the Orient Express in Southern England.