The Last Steam Train
Railways • 51m
The full story of the last steam train operated by British Rail in August 1968. Includes never-before-seen film of the 15 Guinea Special as it prepares to leave Liverpool Lime street on its epic 315-mile journey to Carlisle and return. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
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