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Blue Pullman (48-mins) (DVD-R

Blue Pullman (48-mins) (DVD-R

Ref: KF121D

Three stunning archive films about the construction, testing and operation of these 1960s luxury trains. As part of the BR Modernisation Plan of the late 1950s it was decided to introduce five diesel-electric train sets for premium business services on the London Midland and Western Regions. Known as the ‘Blue Pullmans’ they were to provide luxurious interiors; the two Midland Pullman sets having first class accommodation only.

Three colour archive films are included in this DVD production, incorporating professionally produced films from the 1960 construction, testing and performance of these leaders in technology. Sadly the units only lasted until 1973, probably mainly due to the extremely bad ride they gave on the Swiss-built bogies, but these films give a wonderful portrayal of developments at the time and are a truly remarkable record.

Produced with permission of Vickers PLC and British Transport Films


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Derbyshire Mainline (55-mins) (DVD-R)

Derbyshire Mainline (55-mins) (DVD-R)

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One of Britain's famed routes closed in 1968 and almost sadly forgotten along with the trains that ran over it, it is now spendidly recreated in this new DVD. For the first time, this DVD portrays one of Britain's most scenic railway lines at work, that of the former Midland Main Line through the Peak District of Derbyshire bewteen Derby and Manchester. For just over 100 years the route from Ambergate via Matlock to Chinley and Manchester was a principle main line carrying heavy freight traffic over the long, steep gradients as well as passemger trains linking London St.Pancras with Manchester and Liverpool.

Famous named trains such as "The Palatine" and Midland Pullman graced the scenic splendour of the routes which the Midland Railway promoted heavily. This DVD is the first to comprehensively portray the route and its trains with the viewer being taken on a journey between Derby, Buxton and Chinley with a diverse range of cine material depicting passenger and freight, plus the occassional unusual scene.


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3. Steaming through Lancashire (50-mins) (DVD-R) (Ref: KF118D)


Highland Railway Journey in the 1960s (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Highland Railway Journey in the 1960s (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF126D

A nostalgic journey from Perth to Inverness, Wick, Thurso and The Kyle of Lochalsh. Filmed during the mid 1960s when the Type 2 diesels were in charge with an occasional ‘Black Five’.

A wonderful journey up the Highland mainline in 1965 from Perth to Inverness, Wick, Thurso and The Kyle of Lochalsh. This DVD is a nostalgic journey up the Highland mainline in 1965. We take the train from Perth station and see the line and its stations up to Inverness, then on to Wick and Thurso, with a trip from Kyle of Lochalsh in an observation car. We also have a rare interlude to Grantown-on-Spey and via Elgin and Forres back to Inverness. By this time Type 2 Sulzer diesels were in charge with an occasional glimpse of a Stanier Class ‘5’ working.

Our film maker, the late E.W. Yardley, was able to spend some considerable time stopping off at various important points to film for us some interesting train movements and architecture of the stations. Altogether, a marvellous record of these lines before the advent of further station closures and reduction in classic highland infrastructure.


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The Long Drag (48-mins) (DVD-R)

The Long Drag (48-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF122D

An award-winning documentary made in 1963 about the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Filmed between 1960 and 1963 by Peter Boocock, a keen film maker from West Yorkshire, the film portrays an era on the line when titled trains were still evident and hauled by Peak Class diesels with freight still handled by steam. We see the line before its final run-down and view the stations and the structures with all their fittings. The filming period also includes the severe winter of 1962/3 and brings to reality the harshness of a snow covered Pennine route.


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Secrets of Blea Moor & Ribblehead (55-mins) (DVD-R)

Secrets of Blea Moor & Ribblehead (55-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF114D

There is more fascination about the great viaduct at Ribblehead than any other facet on the wonderful Settle-Carlisle Railway; thousands of visitors a year park-up or ride the train to Ribblehead just to view the awe inspiring structure.

This DVD documentary explores the incredible achievement by the engineers and navvies of the mid Victorian period who designed and built the structure at Ribblehead and the legendary tunnel at Blea Moor.

We hear from men who work the desolate signalbox at Blea Moor and from families who lived in the railway houses nearby. We also talk to the 20th century engineers who had the task of renovating the viaduct in the early 1990s which actually resulted in the saving of the whole line. We investigate the remains of the navvy camps and brick works at nearby Batty Green and the spoils of the engineering works on the site.


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Somerset & Dorset Remembered/Recollections of the Somerset & Dorset Twin (110-mins) (DVD-R)

Somerset & Dorset Remembered/Recollections of the Somerset & Dorset Twin (110-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF172D

Somerset & Dorset Remembered video and Recollections of the Somerset & Dorset video combined onto one DVD.

The Somerset & Dorset Remembered A vivid reminder of what it was like to travel over that most lamented of cross-country lines, the Somerset and Dorset. Filmed mostly during the summer of 1965, the final full year before closure in March 1966, the journey takes the viewer on the line from Bath to Evercreech Junction, then along the branch to Highbridge and Burnham, before returning to the main line to continue a journey southwards from Evercreech to Bournemouth. As well as lineside, many sequences were taken from the footplate or from the carriage window.

This DVD is based around original cine film made by the British Aircraft Corporation Railway Society Film Unit and by Peter Barnfield and David Williams.

<b>Recollections of the Somerset & Dorset</b> Memories of railwaymen and women operating the railway, a nostalgic look back at the operation through the voices of the staff. Interspersed with ex-staff reunion event in 1995 and the West Somerset Railway's Gala event in 1996.


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Steaming Through Dorset (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Steaming Through Dorset (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF153D

Memories of steam operation in Dorset, from the branch lines to Swanage, Bridport and Portland, to the Weymouth Quay line, main lines and the Somerset & Dorset. There is footage of the greate climb out of Weymouth towards Dorchester, one of the last strongholds of Bulleid Pacifics before they were all withdrawn in 1967. We visit most other parts of the county including the Somerset & Dorset line via a short cine film made by a local cine club with all the atmosphere of this legendary railway.

We see the last steam excursions from Maiden Newton to the Bridport branch plus it's final days with diesel railcars. The line up from Dorchester to Yeovil is covered by film at Maiden Newton and some superb scenes near Yeovil Junction.


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Steaming Through Hampshire (60-mins) ()

Steaming Through Hampshire (60-mins) ()

Ref: KF129D

A selection of archive films recorded from the early 1960s to the final days of Southern steam in 1967. Barry J. Eagles was the cameraman, and the coverage includes the main line to Bournemouth plus the many branch lines; to Fawley, Lymington, the Isle of Wight, Hayling Island, Marchwood Military Port, Longmoor and the "Sprat & Winkle" line to Andover. Other rare footage includes scenes on the Mid-Hants Railway and the Meon Valley line in the 1950s.


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Steaming through Lancashire (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Steaming through Lancashire (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF118D

Steaming through Lancashire is a selection of superb archive film taken from the early 1960s to the final day of steam in 1968. Using the complicated layout of lines in the Preston area as the basis, we explore the route from Liverpool into Preston; the West Coast Main Line up to Carnforth; Southport; Morecambe and into East Lancashire to Burnley and Clitheroe, plus other locations. Rare classes of locomotives are on offer, from scenes of ‘Patriots’ at Lostock Hall to the ‘Super D’ on a special to Longridge and the West Lancs goods line in 1962.


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3. Steaming Through Yorkshire (60-mins) (DVD-R) (Ref: KF130D)


Steaming Through Yorkshire (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Steaming Through Yorkshire (60-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF130D

Steaming Through Yorkshire is a tour around the railways of the county using rare, mostly unseen, film footage. Yorkshire is a very diverse county, with splendid scenic routes, such as the Settle-Carlisle, blended with the great cities and industrial areas of the south. Included in this production, are views of steam operation in all the major towns and cities including York and Doncaster. We see a particularly detailed section in Harrogate, with the old route through to Ripon. So, sit back and enjoy this tribute to Yorkshire’s railways.


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The Summer of 1968 (50-mins) (DVD-R)

The Summer of 1968 (50-mins) (DVD-R)

Ref: KF204D

The Last Weeks of BR Steam

The departure of steam from the British Railways network in August 1968 was a landmark not only in railway history, but British history. For nearly 150 years steam reigned supreme and although gone, it has never been forgotten.

In this unique account of the last poignant weeks of steam, Kingfisher Films has brought together exclusive interviews with the crews of the last steam workings and passengers of the very last train; archive material; and hitherto unseen footage made available by enthusiasts.

This is the first opportunity to share in the delights of the original sound recording of the last journey, recorded by Robert Ormiston-Chant on the 11th August 1968; and artist David Shepherd OBE, recalls the emotional last weeks of steam and describes how he purchased his own two locomotives from BR.

Narrated by Roger Hardingham.


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