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Cab Ride 04: Exeter - Plymouth Apr '85 (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS646D

Recorded from the cab of Class 50 No. 50 022 on 16th.April 1985 on the 09:25 Paddington to Penzance train from Exeter St.Davids to Plymouth.

At the time of the run, Exeter St.Davids was in the process of being resignalled. The East end works had been completed some ten weeks previously and during the preceding weekend the West end semaphore signals had been stripped of their arms. The replacement colour light signals were operative but the track layout they were to control had not alltered. Flagmen were used to control traffic movements and we departed past a red signal.

The train was booked to depart Exeter at 12:22 and arrive at Plymouth at 13:29. However, the 06:28 HST from Bradford was running late and it was arranged for us to stop at Newton Abbott to make a connection with this train. Our Plymouth arrival was at 13:40.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

Other cab rides of this route include:

1987 HST West/Far West (stock code VI944D)

2002 Class 67 (on a postal train) (stock code CP139D)

2005 London (Waterloo) to Plymouth aboard a Class 159 (stock code TF203D)

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Cab Ride 05: Euston - Liverpool May '85 (180-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS647D

This cab ride gives a Driver's view of the famous West Coast Main Line over its southern stretch, from Euston in London to Liverpool Lime Street via the Trent Valley cutoff and Weaver Junction. The journey took place on Thursday 30th.May 1985 which was four days before Crewe station closed for a period of seven weeks for tracklayout remodelling. The programme is therefore a record of "old" Crewe. Live commentary is provided by Inspector Peter Crawley who travelled in the cab with us.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 06: Tonbridge Wells-Eridge Sep '85 (40-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS648D

Riding aboard a Class 207 No.1310 this cab ride was recorded on 24th.June 1985. After departing from Tonbridge Wells we pass through Tonbridge Wells West station and Groombridge Station before finally arriving at Eridge Station. Also there are shots inside Birchden Jct and Grove Junction signal boxes including an explanation of operating the signalling. This cab ride also includes shots taken of the train from thelineside as well as the view from the Cab.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 07: King's Cross - York Sep '86 (180-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS649D

This cab ride was recorded from the cab of Class 47 47517 "Andrew Carnegie" of Inverness Shed on 23rd.September 1985 on the 15:35 from King's Cross to York.

The train was the only locomotive hauled passenger train scheduled in the 1985-86 East Coast Main Line timetables and it ceased on 28th.September 1985. The journey is particularly poignant as it shows the progess being made on the electrification of the line at the time. Very few wires and masts were in place so this Cab Ride has quite unobstructed views of the infrastructure. As we pass through Peterborough we see the depot handling electrification works.

We thank Traction Inspector: J Matron. Drivers: H Coultish (Doncaster), D.Austin (Doncaster) and Guard D.Hodson and the crews concerned for their help and informative commentary on route.

Note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

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Cab Ride 09: St.Pancras - Sheffield May '86 (150-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS650D

This cab ride was recorded aboard an HST, power car no. 43 054, on the 10:20 St.Pancras to Sheffield on 28th.May 1986. The train was semi-fast an dthe preceeding 10:15 to Nottingham was running with only one power car, thus delaying the 10:20. Despite this the train recovered all lost time and arrived at Sheffield on time.

Our driver was Roger Hague and the traction inspector, Alan Newman.

Note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

Click [LINK] for a 1971 view of the route (it has changed a lot). Also see "Midland Main Line" for a 21st.Century view of the route!

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Cab Ride 10: Portsmouth - Cardiff Sep '86 (183-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS651D

This cab ride was recorded on 30th.September 1986 over the cross country route from Portsmouth to Cardiff via Bristol Temple Meads. As such it traverses ex-LSWR metals from Portsmouth to Salisbury and ex-GWR metals thereon.

Locomotives were Class 33s, 33 050 to Bristol and 33 010 to Cardiff. We were accompanied by Inspectors John Berriman and Dennis Flood, by Jeremy de Souza from Waterloo Public Affairs and our drivers were Dennis Smith and Jim Evans.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 11: Dover - Willesden Oct '86 (118-mins) (DVD-R)

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A cab ride aboard Class 47 No. 47608 on 6th.October 1986 as we take the 13:45 cross-London Inter-City train from Dover to Liverpool Lime Street.

We start at Dover Western Docks and our driver is John Hilton. Traction Inspector Derek Bourne of Ashford accompanies us throughout the journey.

We traverse the old SER main line with driver Gerry Richardson taking over at Bromley South. We go around London via Kensington Olympia to the LMR electric main line at Willesden where locomotives are changed.

Note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

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Cab Ride 12: Bournemouth - Weymouth Sep '86 (75-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS653D

This Cab Ride was recorded aboard Class 33 No. 33 111 on 24th September 1985, hauling an 8TC on the 13.19 from Bournemouth to Weymouth (11.35 ex Waterloo). This was recorded just before electrification commenced on the Weymouth Line.

We are grateful to John Marchant of B.R. Public Affairs, Waterloo, for arranging this cabride and to Inspector George Harrison and all the crews concerned.

Weather conditions were generally good and clear.

Please note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the locomotive sounds.

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Cab Ride 13: Crewe - Holyhead May ' 87 (135-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS654D

On 6th May 1987. just before the introduction of the new BR timetables which heralded the Sprinter takeover of Trans-Pennine services over the North Wales line, we travelled in the cab of 47476 from Crewe to Holyhead at the head of the 09:48 train. This train started from Crewe, and the locomotive and coaches formed the return service at 13:15 from Holyhead to Euston. From Crewe to Chester, John Adams accompanied us and Rod Leith, from Chester, was our Traction Inspector throughout the Journey. Vincent Williams of Holyhead depot was our driver.

We would lilie to thank all the above and also Geoff Hughes of BR Midlands Region Public Affairs department for organising this cab ride. Programme originated on 3/4 High Band Tape and edited to 1" The timetable was as follows:

• CREWE (Platform 6)......dep. 09.48

• Chester......................dep. 10.13

• Flint..............................dep. 10.28

• Prestatyn......................dep, 10.44

• Rhyl..............................dep. 10.52

• Conway Bay.................dep. 11.06

• Llandudno Junction......dep. 11.16

• Bangor.....,....................dep. 11.36

• HOLYHEAD..................arr. 12.08

Approximate running time 2 hours 15 minutes

PLEASE NOTE: 1) Cab rides have no commentary but original cab conversations are heard. By their nature background noises intrude and picture colours vary in intensity. No warranties are either given or implied by the producers. 2) a few minutes are omitted due to battery changes.

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Cab Ride 14/36: Waterloo to Exeter (193-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS655D

A combination of two cabrides (Cab Ride 14 Waterloo to Salisbury and Cab Ride 36 Salisbury to Exeter ) on one DVD.

We take a cab ride along the old London & South Western route out of Waterloo Station in South London for the South West. Our journey takes us eventually to Exeter, but the first section is to Salisbury and the one-time changeover point for locomotives operating "The Atlantic Coast Express".

The locomotive used on the service to Salisbury was Class 50 No.50033 "Glorious" which departed at 11.15 on 25th.July 1990 with driver D.Libby in charge along with Traction Inspector P.Gammon.

The second section of this DVD Cab Ride was filmed on 5th.August 1987 on the 10.37 Salisbury to Exeter service which had left Waterloo at 09.10. Driver Alkf Trapnall from Exeter and Inpector Alfred Cooke from Salisbury were in the cab.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 15: York - Edinburgh Oct '87 (150-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS656D

Recorded on 30th.October 1987 on an HST forming the 08:00 "Talisman" service from King's Cross to Edinburgh. We join the train at York for the northern part of the run over the ECML. This is complimentary to our earlier run from King's Cross to York (Cab Ride No.7).

We were accompanied by Inspector Cedric Lockwood and our drivers were Hugh Noble and Jim Alien(York to Newcastle) and George Halbert and Rober Quinn (Newcastle to Edinburgh).

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

Note: this film predates ECML electrification.

Other cab rides of this route include:

2000 The Flying Scotsman (stock code VI983D) filmed from a Class 91 electric locomotive

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Cab Ride 16: Cardiff-Birmingham Jan '88 (150-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS657D

This journey has only been possible since the beginning of the Winter 1987/88 timetables, with the introduction of the 23 metre long "Super Sprinters" a new service from Cardiff to Birmingham via Worcester and Kidderminster was introduced. We rode in the cab of Class 155 number 155 304 with Senior Inspector Harry Pratt and Inspector Nigel Poutney and Geoff Hughes of the B.R. London Midland Region Public Affairs Department, whom we would like to thank for arranging this journey, which was particularly noteworthy for semaphore signals around Worcester.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 17: Shrewsbury - Aberystwyth May '88 (120-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS658D

This cab ride consists of two runs (from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junction and Dovey Junction to Aberystwyth) recordef on Class 150 Sprinter units 150 129 and 150 150 on 11th.May 1988 on the Cambrian main line.

The filming took place shortly before the telephone signalling was installed on this section, so this video is an important and historical record of this wonderful route with orginal signalling in place.

The producers thank Inpector Graham Whitefoot and the crews concerned for their help and informative commentary along the route.

Note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

Although not a cab rides, why not see the line in the days of steam with the B & R [LINK Series.

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Cab Ride 18: Machynlleth - Pwllheli May '88 (123-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS659D

Recorded from Sprinter 150 129 on 11th.May 1988 on the Cambrian Coast Line following the coast for much of the way including crossing the Barmouth bridge. The timetable was Machynlleth, depart 10:42, Pwllheli arrive 12:44. Inspector Graham Whitefoot and the crews provide an informative commentary en-route and relate their experiences of a recently run steam excursion over the line and their early days on the railway.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 19: Inverness - Aberdeen Aug '88 (122-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS660D

This Cab Ride was recorded on 3rd August 1988 on the 09:05 train from Aberdeen to Inverness, aboard 47515 "Night Mail" (allocated to Old Oak Common!). The weather was reasonable, with rain affecting the run only briefly, at the end of the double line section. The route is that of the Great North of Scotland Railway as far as Keith, and the Highland Railway from there to Inverness. Many fascinating semaphore signals remained, but these were soon going as part of the Inverness re-signalling scheme, and the loco-hauled trains were to be replaced by Sprinters.

We are indebted to Scottish Region Public Affairs, and especially Bob Docherty, for arranging this cab ride, and to Driver Bob Simpson and Inspector Duncan Lachlen for their hospitality and anecdotes. The timetable for the run was as follows:

• ABERDEEN ....09.05

• Dyce ....09.14

• Inverurie ....09.26

• Insch ... 09.39

• Huntly ....09.55

• Keith ....10.12

• Elgin ....10.34

• Forres ....10.48

• Nairn ....11.00

• INVERNESS arr.11.20

This programme running time is a little over 2 hours.

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Cab Ride 20: Penrith - Glasgow Central Nov '88 (105-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS661D

Recorded on Wednesday 9th.November 1988 aboard Class 86 No. 86 250 on the 09:13 Brimingham New Street to Glasgow Central train.

Our crew were: Driver Albert Fletcher (Preston) and Traction Inspectors Cyril Rist (Bescot) from Preston to Carlisle and James McClelland (Carlisle) from Carlisle to Glasgow.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 21: Uckfield - Victoria Nov '88 (105-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS662D

This Cab Ride was recorded aboard 3H Unit 205025 on Tuesday 3rd November 1988 on the 11.39 Uckfield to Oxted and a 4CIG Unit on the 12.35 Oxted to Victoria. The weather was perfect sunshine. Our crew were: drivers Mike Seabrook from Uckfield to Oxted and Stanley Cope from Oxted to Victoria. Chief Traction Inspector, John Chambers accompanied us throughout.

A derailment at East Grinstead prevented us from riding the line thence, but views of the unit concerned are seen at the end of this programme. Our thanks go to BR [SR) Public Affairs for arranging this cab ride.

Please note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the locomotive sounds.

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Cab Ride 22: Liverpool St.-Kings Lynn Mar '89 (110-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS663D

Recorded on Wednesday 8th.March 1989, we travel aboard Stratford's "flagship", Class 47 No. 47 581 "Great Eastern" on one of the former through trains over this route. These trains were curtailed at the beginning of the Summer 1989 timetables being replaced by Class 321 units to Cambridge, with a 47-hauled shuttle from there to Kings Lynn (Today, there is a full electric service to Kings Lynn!).

We see the line before electrification commenced beyond Cambridge and the journey features a wonderful array of semphores around Ely.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 23: Sheffield-Cleethorpes Apr '89 (115-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS664D

This Cab Ride was recorded on Monday 10th April 1989 aboard Class 142 Unit No. 142083 on the 11.31 Sheffield to Cleethorpes service, which ran via Gainsborough Central, Kirton Lindsey and Brigg. The latter are on a route for which B.R. had issued closure notices some six months earlier. The route is almost entirely over Great Central metals, and features single, double and quadruple tracks. The latter were in the process of being "de-quadrified". The majority of the route features semaphore signalling and is very heavily used by freight traffic, in particular coal trains.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 24: Crewe-Penrith Apr '89 (105-mins) (DVD-R)

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This cab ride was recorded aboard 86207 "City of Lichfield" on Wednesday 24th May 1989. It is the "missing link" in our West Coast Main Line cab rides and together with Cab Ride No. 5 (Euston to Liverpool) and Cab Ride No. 20 (Preston to Glasgow) gives a. full journey over the WCML from Euston to Glasgow.

The train, the 08.45 Brighton to Glasgow and Edinburgh "Sussex Scot", ran approximately 100 minutes late due to staff difficulties further south, but ran consistently that period of time late against the timetable.

Our thanks go to BR LMR for arranging this cab ride, together with Inspector Brian Clarke and Drivers Roy Willcock and Ian Hogg.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 25: Newcastle-Carlisle & Return Apr'89 (177-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS666D

This cab ride consists of two journeys, one each way over the Newcastle & Carlisle Railway on 31st.August 1989. From Carlisle to Newcastle the train was the "Tyne Trader" (07:05 from Girvan) leaving Carlisle at 09:25 aboard Sprinter 156 456.

The return journey was made on the 11:50 from Newcastle, via the King Edward Bridge, departing from High Level Bridge.

Our thanks to Carlisle Inspector, Jim McClelland and Driver Harold Stubbs and Newcastle's Driver John McKeough. Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 27: Scarborough to Hull Feb '90 (87-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS668D

This Cab Ride was recorded on 7th February 1990, in the cab of class 142 unit 142 078 on the 12.05 stopper from Scarborough to Hull during one of the most prolonged periods of atrocious weather this country has experienced! Happily, the main part of the route, with its semaphores and level crossings, was in good weather, the rain coming later.

Our thanks are due to the Eastern Region Public Affairs apartment for arranging this Cab Ride, and to Inspector Lockwood and Driver R. Stainthorpe.

Please note: there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 28: Skipton-Carlisle Jan '90 (136-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS669D

This Cab Ride was recorded from the cab of 47444 on the 10.45 from Leeds to Carlisle on 31st January 1990 over the famous Settle and Carlisle Railway, on the section over the "Long Drag", up through Settle, over Ribblehead and Ais Gill, down through Kirkby Stephen and Appleby, along the Eden Valley to Carlisle.

The weather was fair - except for a light dousing of rain at the northern end, on a very interesting section of wrong-line running from Long Meg to Howe and Co's Sidings.

We would like to thank London Midland Region Public Affairs Department for arranging this journey, and to Inspector Bob Coe and Drivers Ian Hodgeson and 'Tug' Wilson.

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train.

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Cab Ride 29: Brighton-Victoria Feb '90 (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS670D

This Cab Ride was recorded on 8th February 1990 aboard Southern Region electric unit number 2206, of the 4-B1G type. This was one of the few buffet-equipped types of unit that operated on the Southern.

The route, was made famous on film as the "London to Brighton in 4 minutes" route, but this is not a repeat of that! Firstly, the direction of travel is the reverse of that run, (this is northwards), secondly it is at normal speed, and thirdly of course, it shows the railway of 1990. It therefore makes a fascinating contrast to the 1950s film. The route takes us through the South Downs and along one of the most intensive railway "corridors" of them all, with numerous junctions right from the start at Brighton. Lines to Lewis and Worthing, from Lewis, Horsham, Guildford, Oxted, Sutton and many other points mean there is tremendous variety on this line, making it one of the most varied cab rides yet. The weather was kind to us, for once, with no rain, giving a very clear view of the line. We would like to thank Southern Region Public Affairs office for arranging this journey.

The Schedule was (Table 186 in BR Passenger Timetable).

BRIGHTON.........dep. 10.55 ..00.00 miles

East Croydon......dep. 11.32...40.50

LONDON VICTORIA..arr. 11.46 ..51.00 miles

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Cab Ride 30: Glasgow (QS)-Edinburgh-Glasgow Central Apr'90 (150-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS671D

This cab ride was recorded on 5th.April 1990 aboard Class 107 No.107 747 from Glasgow to Edinburgh and a DBSO on the 12:33 from Glasgow Central and 14:30 from Edinburgh respectively.

These two routes show the contrasting nature of BRs main and secondary lines, the Glasgow Central to Edinburgh line via Shotts being a secondary one with basic stations and a DMU service whilst the Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street route via Linlithgow is a main line on which "Scot Rail Express" services operate. At the time of this cab ride, these latter were still operated by Class 47/7s in push-pull mode

Please note: There is no commentary other the cab conversations which are not always audible above the sound of the train..

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Cab Ride 31: Wolverton-Northampton-Birmingham Apr '90 (74-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS672D

This Cab Ride was recorded on Thursday 19th April 1990 and this schedule was Table 66 in BR’s Passenger Timetable.

Our Euston to Liverpool Cab Ride is the most popular in the series. This ‘ride’ is over the other parts of the WCML, the Northampton loop and the original Grand Junction line from Rugby to Birmingham. Not only does it compliment the main line run, but once again we have the knowledgeable accompaniment of the Traction Inspector Peter Crawley from Euston.

We travelled aboard Class 321 Unit No. 312 406 on the 09.52 from Euston, commencing at Wolverton, the last station before the Northampton loop leaves the main line.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above locomotive sounds.

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Cab Ride 32: Paddington-Bristol May '90 (90-mins) (DVD-R)

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This cab ride over the Great Western Main Line was recorded aboard HST power-car 43179 on 23rd May 1990 on the 08.45 from Paddington. The route needs no introduction, it’s Brunel’s famous 'billiard table' ride, superbly engineered for today’s high speed trains.

Our journey was accomplished exactly to time, except for 18 minutes loss due to signals near Tilehurst, an example of how safety comes first, as a trackman had heard a noise coming from one of the coaches (later identified as a normal suspension ‘groan’) at the station, causing the train to be stopped for static and rolling exams.

We would like to thank all those involved for arranging this cab ride: BR Public Affairs at Swindon, Inspector John Barratt, Driver S. Bailey and D. Stanner.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 33: Redditch-Litchfield May '90 (90-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS674D

The 'CROSS CITY' LINE in Birmingham is something of a 'cause celebre' and has shown remarkable growth in recent years. In 1990 it was announced that it would be electrified, the first extension to Birmingham's electrification network since the 1960's.

The cab ride was filmed PRE-ELECTRIFICATION on the 21st May 1990 aboard class 116 D.M.U. No 53116 from Tyseley depot.The train was the 9.53 from Redditch, which ran to Barnt Green on the Midland Mainline from Bristol (via the Lickey incline), to Birminghan New Street to Lichfield T.V. High Level.

The journey was arranged by Midland Region Public Affairs, to whom we extend our thanks, also to Steve Young, Inspector Brian Clarke and driver Craig Thompson and John Martin.

The schedule was (Table 69 in BR Passenger Timetables).

REDDITCH..........dep 0933

Alvechurch............arr 09.59

Barnt Green.........arr 10.05

Longbridge............arr 10.13

Northfield..............arr 10.16

King's Norton........arr 10.19

Bournville.............arr 10.20

SellyOak..............arr 10.25

University..............arr 10.23

Five Ways..............arr 10.32

Birmingham NS. arr 10.36

BIRMINGHAM NS ....dep 1038

Duddeston....................arr 10.41

Aston...........................arr 10.44

Gravelly Hill...............arr 10.45

Erdington......................arr 10.51

Chester Road...............arr 10.53

Wylde Green...............arr 10.55

Sutton Coldfield...........arr 10.59

Four Oaks.....................arr 11.02

Butlers Lane.................arr 11.06

Blake Street.................arr 11.08

Lichfield C....................arr 11.19

LICHFIELD TRENT VALLEY, arr 11.22

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 34: Portsmouth-Eastleigh-Portsmouth Apr '90 (85-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS675D

This Cab Ride was undertaken in the Spring of 1990 to record the last few weeks of operation of the venerable "Hampshire" DEMU’s on what are now the "Solent" electrified lines of Network South East. At the time of our ride, 30th April 1990, most of the third rails were in position and the new station at Hedge End was complete. All services were still in the hands of the DEMU’s, our unit being No. 205029.

We would like to thank Network South East at Waterloo for arranging this Cab Ride and Inspector Brian Mercer, drivers White and Letchford, guard Glyn Hiscock.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 35: Coalville-Calverton via Nottm Jun '90 (130-mins) (DVD-R)

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This is a very special cab ride, for two reasons. Firstly, it covers three freight-only lines in the Midlands, the Leicester to Burton-on-Trent line, from Coalville (at the middle of the line) to Burton-on-Trent, then from Stenson Junction to Sheet Stores Junction (via Castle Donnington) and from Radford Junction to Calverton Colliery. Of course, the main lines are also covered.

Secondly, this is special because it took place on the occasion of the 1990 Coalville Open Day and was organised through the kind offices of Hertfordshire Railtours, who ran the special train as the Coalville Caboodle, on Sunday 6th June 1990.

We travelled aboard 56078 and 58070 (from Nottingham) with drivers Pett, Simkins and Fisher and were accompanied by Inspectors Brian Clark and Phil Greaves.

Our thanks are due to BR Midland Region Public Affairs (Steve Young) and John Farrow of Hertfordshire Railtours for arranging this cab ride.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 37/38: Merseyrail North & South Sept '90 (190-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS715D

Filmed on 18th.September 1990 these cab rides cover the entire Merseyrail electric system (open to the public) Our Inspector for the day was Stuart Mason with Steve Young from British Rail (LMR) Public Affairs assisting.

Disc 1: Cab Ride 37 Merseyrail North

Part 1 - 09:06 Hunts Cross to Southport. Driver Wilf Mercer of Southport takes unit 507 001 underground and onto the semaphore controlled lines to the north arriving at 10:00 in Southport.

Part 2 - 11:17 Liverpool Central to Ormskirk. We travel aboard former Souther Region Class 508 No.142; Driver Brian Callaghan of Kirkdale is relieved at Kirkdale by Driver Les Roberts, arriving at Ormskirk at 11:45.

Part 3 - 16:17 Kirkby to Liverpool Central. Two more Kirkdale men, David Jones and Malcolm Dean take unit 507 020 to the city centre arriving at 16:33.

Part 4 - 16:45 Liverpool Central to Hunts Cross. We "cab" unit 507 006, replacing the small inclement weather section of our outward journey, Driver Malcolm Greenwood complementing our tour at 17:00.

Disc 2: Cab Ride 38 Merseyrail South

Part 1: 13:15 West Kirby to New Brighton via Liverpool Central

Part 2: Details of unit 508 121

Part 3: 14:41 Liverpool Central to Hooton

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Cab Ride 39: Manchester-Barrow Oct '90 (120-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS717D

On 3rd October 1990 we filmed aboard the 31469 from Manchester Victoria to Barrow-in-Furness, one of the last provincial hauled routes. Traditional semaphore signals remain in use after we diverge from the West Coast Mainline at Carnforth and traverse the southern section of the Cumbrian Coast.

Barrow driver Ricky Alien, Traction Inspection Walter Wood and BR Midland Public Relations Officer Steve Young accompany us on the 10.48 departure. The train operates limited stops to Preston then all stations to Barrow except Dalton and Roose.

The cab ride compliments Cab Ride No. 40 which covers Barrow-in-Furness to Carlisle later the same day.

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Cab Ride 40: Cumbrian Coast Oct '90 (156-mins) (2xDVD-R)

Ref: RS718D

Barrow to Carlisle via the Cumbrian Coast. Part two of our 3rd.October 1990 Cab Ride covers the northern section of one of the prettiest provincial routes in the country. The 85 mile stretch of this line features 24 intermediate stations although only 5 are booked stops.

The Cab Ride was filmed aboard a Heaton based Class 108 Derby Lightweight Unit (Nos.53958 and 54227). These DMUs were specific motive power for this route and feature bars on the windows to prevent passengers from leaning out on the limited clearance northern section. The industrial scenes of Workington contrast with the beauty of the Braystone section of coastline.

Please note there is no commentary other than cab conversations which are not always audible above the sounds of the train.

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Cab Ride 41: Bury-Manchester (return) Sept '90 (85-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS719D

This is a compilation of the ever changing lines into Bury (Lancashire). We start with a BR cab ride from the town’s inter-change station into Victoria and return. We filmed these outward from Victoria but have reversed the order to help continuity. From Bury we continue north to Ramsbottom and then to Rawtenstall, this is of course on the preserved East Lancashire Railway, the northern extension from Ramsbottom is yet to re-open to the public.

Part One - 09.45 Bury to Manchester Victoria

Calling at Bury, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Besses-o’-th’-Barn, Prestwich, Heaton Park, Bowker Vale, Crumpsall, Woodlands Road and Manchester-Victoria. On the 20th September 1990 Driver John Deluther, Inspector Walter Wood and Public Relations Officer Steve Young are on train, our traction is Class 504 EMU 504 458 arranging in Victoria at 10.08.

Part Two - 09.00 Manchester Victoria to Bury

The reverse of Part One aboard the same unit but with Driver Peter Kingston at the controls. This line is of course to be swallowed up by the controversial light rapid system for Manchester, Victoria station has already been cannibalised to let ’Trains’ turn sharp left into the city’s streets and onto Altrincham line. From May 1991 through trains will be curtailed and many of the unique class 504 side pick up third rail EMU’s will go for scrap.

Part Three - Bury (Bolton Street to Ramsbottom)

On the preserved East Lancashire Railway, calling at Summerseat, the only intermediate station, during the diesel gala on the 7 October 1990. We view our traction Green Class 40 D335 owned by the Class Forty Preservation Society before hopping aboard. The locos controls are also explained briefly at Summerseat.

Part Four - Ramsbottom to Rawtenstall West

Filmed to assist driver training on the yet to re-opened northern extension of the East Lancashire Railway in the unique Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) Gemini. Please note: No Railscene ‘crew’ were allowed on board, the conversation is only between ELR volunteers.

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Cab Ride 42: Swansea-Swindon Feb '91 (102-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS720D

South Wales has always been the Great Western's "other" main destination after Bristol, so here at last is a Cab Ride to compliment Cab Ride 32 Paddington to Bristol.

We ride eastwards, starting at the former Swansea High Street Station, past Landore depot and along the famous coastal industrial heart of Wales - once the home of many local colliery lines. Today the railway still serves the massive steelworks and manufacturing plants and we see all this from the cab. We've visites the Cardiff area before, but this time we travel in the opposite direction and see the changes, especially at Severn Tunnel Junction. From Bristol Parkway we tak ethe latest direct or "Badminton" route the only 125mph part of our journey.

We filmed this cab ride on 1st.February 1991 from the cab of HST power car Class 43, 43 032. We were accompanied by Western Region's Chief Traction Inspector, John Barret and our drivers were W.Larcomb and T.Howell.

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Cab Ride 43: Stranraer-Glasgow May '91 (120-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS723D

The Scottish line from the extreme South-West of the country to the Banks of the Clyde is full of contrasts - from the lonely moorland to the busy suburbs. This cab ride takes us over the route from Stranraer Harbour (the port of embarkation for many travellors to Ireland) through Ayr to Glasgow Central on the former Glasgow & South Western Railway line.

We travel aboard Sprinter uniut No. 156 434 on 22nd.May 1991 on the 14:32 to Glasgow.

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Cab Ride 44: Dundee - Edinburgh Aug '92 (80-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS743D

The former North British Railway’s East Coast Main Line route north of Edinburgh is a very celebrated line as it crosses two of Scotland’s greatest river estuaries, the Forth and the Tay. The two enormous bridges which span the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Tay are amongst the most famous in the world and this Cab Ride enables you to see them just as the driver does, from the locomotive cab.

Our route takes us from north of the Tay to south of the Forth on the main line through Fife. A part of this route remains controlled by semaphore signalling and its continual twisting and turning, with numerous reverse curves along the Fife coast, makes it one of the most fascinating of our runs.

We travelled in the cab of 158717 on the 15.23 from Aberdeen on the 23rd August 1992, our Driver being Jim Crammond from Perth and our Inspector Scott Ferguson from Edinburgh.

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Cab Ride 45/55: Plymouth - Gloucester Oct '92 (120-mins) (2xDVD-R)

Ref: RS746D

Plymouth to Bristol - The former Great Western Main Line to the West Country is one of the most famous railway routes of all - for many people throughout this century it has been the route that took them on holiday and its famous landmarks of Dartmoor and the sea wall at Dawlish and Teignmouth epitomise that feeling. The legacy of Brunel's "Atmospheric Railway" over the hills of South Devon is a line full of character, with fierce gradients and sinuous curves. The South Devon connected with the Bristol and Exeter Railway at Exeter and the latters' straight and level run through Somerset is a strong contrast. This cab ride enables you to view these two railways as they were in 1992 - just as the driver saw it!

We travelled aboard an HST set as the 13.04 working from Plymouth which runs via Birmingham and Derby to York. Our driver was A. Ricketts and InterCity Great Western's Chief Traction Inspector John Barrett rode with us. We filmed from Power Car 43178 on 1 2th October 1992.

Bristol-Temple Meads to Gloucester - This cab ride takes us from the former Great Western station at Bristol-Temple Meads up the severe climb to Filton Junction and Bristol-Parkway. From here we go to the modern Westerleigh Junction where a spur enables us to join the former Midland Railway's Birmingham main line at Yate, up which we travel as far as Gloucester.

We filmed from the cab of HST Power Car No. 43178, accompanied by the Western Region's Chief Traction Inspector John Barrett. Our thanks are due to Inter City Great Western for organising this ride, which was the 13.04 from Plymouth to York train, reversing at Gloucester.

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Cab Ride 46: Chester - Shrewsbury Apr '90 (53-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS749D

This Cab Ride was recorded on the 19th April 1990 aboard Class 150/1 "Sprinter" Unit No. 150 131 on the 13.06 Chester to Birmingham New Street via Shrewsbury.

The weather was fine for the major part of the journey, with the exception of a little rain on the outskirts of Shrewsbury. However, immediately after Shrewsbury the heavens opened, so this programme has been restricted to that part of the route from Chester to Shrewsbury only.

At the time the line had only been partially rationalised and signals and sidings remained at Weston Rhyn, Baschurch and Haughton. We pass a plain blue painted DMU as well as the Chirk Speedlink with timber, quite nostalgic!

Our thanks are due to the Inspector and locomotive crews involved.

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Cab Ride 47: Glasgow (Queen Street) - Perth. July '93 (56-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS754D

This cab ride was recorded on 12th.July 1993 aboard the 09:25 service from Glasgow (Queen Street) to Aberdeen, one of Scotland's "Express" services over the route of the old North British Railway and Caledonian Railway's line between the two principle Scottish commmercia centres.

The train ran to time, other than a short hold up by adverse signals at Cowlairs. The route taken was the North British Glasgow to Edinburg line to Greenhill and the Caledonian line from there through Larbert, Stirling and Gleneagles to Perth. From Greenill to Hilton Junction (just outside Perth) theline is controlled by semaphore signalling.

We travelled aboard the prototype unit of the Class 158 "Express" Sprinter No. 158701.

Our Traction Inspector was Peter Walker, formerly of Eastfield Depot (now closed), which we pass as we leave Glasgow.

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Cab Ride 48: Perth - Inverness Feb '94 (120-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS761D

This Cab Ride was filmed aboard a Class 158 Unit in February 1994 and shows the Highland Main line at its best! We take the high road on this magical journey starting at Perth station. The scenery speaks for itself as we progress through Dunkeld, Pitlochry, Aviemore and Carrbridge.

We come across snow as we approach the summit of the route. The stations and infrastructure, including semaphore signalling, add a fascinating spectacle to this ex-Highland Railway line.

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Cab Ride 49/50: Glasgow to Crianlarich, Crianlarich to Oban & Return Feb' 94 (228-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS762D

Glasgow to Crianlarich - The former West Highland Railway celebrated its centenary in 1994 and this cab ride takes us along the southern end of the route from Glasgow Queen Street to Crianlarich.

We travel on the 08:10 Glasgow Queen Street and our journey aboard a Class 156 Sprinter takes us through the outskirts of Glasgow, through Strathclyde PTE sponsored stations to Maryhill. The line travels alongside the River Clyde for some distance before branching off at Craigendoran Junction to head for Helenburgh, where the Radio Electronic Token Block signalling system comes into operaition.

From Helensburgh, the line climbs into the hills above Gareloch. The MoD sidings at Glen Douglas are passed next before we enter Arrochar & Tarbert station. At Alui station we cross with a southbound train from Oban and Fort William. Finally we arrive at Crianlarich where the line divides and out journey ends.

Crianlarich to Oban & Return On this cab ride the weather was not all that could be desired for a trip through this wonderful part of Scotland. The windscreen wipers were almost continually in use during the journey, with some breaks in the weather. This journey was aboard a Class 156 Sprinter on 9th.February 1994. Our driver was Dave Shannon and our Driving Inspector Charlie Gibbs.

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Cab Ride 51: Middlesborough-Whitby (80-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS773D

This Cab Ride was recorded on 2nd February 1995. We travelled aboard a 144 Pacer departing Middlesbrough at 10.36 and arriving Whitby at 12.05.

We would like to extend our thanks to the following, Regional Railways North East for their help and cooperation in organising this cab ride, our driver Mr P Rissetto, our Traction Inspector Kenny Knowles and David Murray who provided additional commentary and questions throughout the journey.

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Cab Ride 53: Sheffield to Manchester via Huddersfield (107-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS779D

This Cab Ride was recorded on Wednesday 14/2/96 aboard Class 142 unit 142 092 on the 08:30 Sheffield to Huddersfield service and aboard Class 158 unit 158 801 for the Huddersfield to Manchester service. The timetable was as follows: Sheffield 08:30, Huddersfield arr. 09:54 dep.10:14, Manchester Piccadilly 10:36. The journey continues back to Sheffield via Manchester Airport and the Hope Valley line in the companion video Cab Ride 54 (RS780).

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Cab Ride 54: Manchester to Sheffield via Manchester Airport (84-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: RS780D

This cab ride was recorded on Wednesday 14th.February 1996 aboard Class 158 unit 158 801 on the 10:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service,and aboard Class 158 unit No. 158 765 for the 11:40 service to Sheffield, over the Hope Valley Line. Timetable as follows: Manchester Piccadilly 10:36, Airport 11:10 arr, Airport 11:40 dep, Manchester Piccadilly 12:16, Stockport 12:22, Sheffield 13:08.

The Traction Inspector was David Lane an dthe drivers were Frank Brinning and Malcolm Rose.

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C.R. EXTRA NO.1 (??-mins) ()

Ref: RS781D

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c.r. EXTRA N0.2 DVD (??-mins) ()

Ref: RS733D

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