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We follow a year in the life of the Locomotive No. 35028 Clan Line.
Part 1 of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This programme takes a look at the journey of the Taw Valley engine, joining the crew for live action commentary and featuring aerial sequences and line-side locations.
Part 2 of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This programme takes a look at the journey of the Taw Valley engine, joining the crew for live action commentary and featuring aerial sequences and line-side locations.
Closed in 1968 and almost forgotten along with the trains that ran over it, the Derbyshire Main Line is now splendidly re-created in this film. For the first time, this programme portrays one of Britain’s most scenic railway lines at work, that of the former Midland Main Line through the Peak Dis...
A review of the diesel galas held at the Mid-Hants Railway and Swanage Railway in the spring of 2013. Includes considerable footage of all the locomotives at work and also the convoys of engines being positioned from Network Rail. Features footage of the Mid-Norfolk Gala and the unique one held a...
Our cameras follow Clive Groome, one of the most experienced enginemen in the country.
One of 38 Coronation Class 4-6-2s built in Crewe by the LMS, Duchess of Hamilton is part of the National Collection now and was brought back into main line use in the 1980s. In this programme, we look at her main line runs starting with her test runs in 1990 following her second major overhaul.
The very last Pacific locomotive to be built in Britain, Duke of Gloucester is literally a one-off locomotive. Constructed at Crewe Works in 1954, it was the last Pacific locomotive built for the nationalised British Railways. The sole standard Class 8P, the engine was the prototype of a three-cy...
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 g...
The full story of Britain’s best-loved steam locomotive, with historic Movietone footage, coverage of foreign tours, the BNFL Sellafield run, and exclusive interviews with her owners. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
A selection of archive films from the camera of Geoff Holyoake. His material covers a wealth of steam locomotive types from the South Western, including the oldest-surviving member of the LSWR, to the last Bulleids running on the Main Line in 1967. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
This programme was made as a souvenir of the 1985 events which commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Great Western Railway in 1835. It covers the many steam specials run to commemorate the 150 years which ran all over the old GWR system, mostly to the South West.
This programme tells the story of one of Britain’s most impressive main line entertainers – Gresley “V2” No. 60800 Green Arrow. It first appeared in 1936 and was destined for heavy mixed traffic work throughout the London & North Eastern Railway system.
A journey back in time as LNER/BR V2 class 2-6-2 Locomotive "Green Arrow" is prepared and run over the West Country of Britain. This insightful programme shows the hard work of a dedicated support crew and volunteers from the Railway as they put the locomotive through its paces on some very tough...
A journey back in time as LNER/BR V2 class 2-6-2 Locomotive "Green Arrow" is prepared and run over the West Country of Britain. This insightful programme shows the hard work of a dedicated support crew and volunteers from the Railway as they put the locomotive through its paces on some very tough...
An expert training session on how to drive the world's most famous steam locomotive, the Flying Scotsman.
The story of Britain's steam railways, from the early days of Stephenson's Rocket through to the end of mainline steam services and the preserved steam lines of today. From British Pathé TV's Railway Collection.
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.
6024 King Edward I is the only working example of the famous Great Western “King” or “6000 Class” locomotives. Sold for scrap in 1962, the locomotive went to the scrapyard at Barry, South Wales. 6024 languished there for eleven years until it was purchased by the 6024 Preservation Society Ltd in ...
6024 King Edward I is the only working example of the famous Great Western ‘King’ locomotives.
6024 King Edward I is the only working example of the famous Great Western ‘King’ locomotives.
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.
The full story behind the return of passenger trains to the Swanage branch in April and May 2008. Includes aerial footage of Tangmere as it arrives and departs from the branch. Many lineside locations and interviews with the key people on the day and footage of the trains as they departed from Lo...
