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Along Cheshire Lines (63-mins) (DVD-R)

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This programme looks in depth at the former Cheshire Lines Railway between Manchester – Stockport – Altrincham – Northwich and Chester. After an introduction the programme is divided into three watchable segments each accompanied with detailed commentary and archive film and photographs.

Cheshire Lines for Cheshire People A celebration of the whole line from Manchester to Chester and the attractions along the way. We look at rolling stock through the years and finally examine the work of the newly created Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership that is attracting travellers back to the railway. Cheshire Lines Freight – A look at freight through the years, not surprisingly centred mainly on Northwich.

Features recent developments. Cheshire Lines Specials – By way of a “bonus track” – a look at some of the various special trains and diversions that have visited the Cheshire Lines since 1960, culminating in extended coverage of the May 2004 Steam Shuttles between Chester and Altrincham. The accent here is on lineside action and steam. A handy DVD menu allows the viewer to navigate each chapter or watch the programme in its entirety.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.1 - English Electric Types 4 & 5(60-mins) (DVD-R)

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The first volume covers English Electric Type 4s and 5s classes 40, 50 & 55). English Electric were in the forefront of British diesel traction development from early LHS prototypes through to the mighty class 40s, Hoovers and Deltics featured in this programme.

The characteristic EE roar is evident in the first two classes, while the distinctive Napier drone from the famous Deltic comes over loud and clear. Enjoy 40s on their last BR excursions and on preserved lines, Hoovers hard at work between Waterloo and Exeter and Deltics both on preserved lines and D9000s mainline phoenix representing their new and expanding role as excursion engines.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.2 - Western Region Diesel Hydraulics (60-mins) (DVD-R)

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The birth of the hydraulics was a direct result of the extent to which the former BR regions existed as separate companies even under the overall banner of nationalisation. The firm belief in hydraulic as opposed to electric transmission by the Western Region management gave birth to Warships, Westerns Hymeks and the class 14 O-6-O. These types continued the GWR tradition of distinctive and nonstandard power for some years after the end of steam, before the corporate railway of the late 70s swept them off the mainline.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.3 - Sulzer Engined (60-mins) (DVD-R)

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This volume features classes 24, 25, 33, 44, 45, 46, and 47. Built initially in Switzerland and later under licence at Barrow in Furness, Sulzer power units have been at the heart of the British diesel fleet since its inception and are still ongoing in the ubiquitous class 47. Many examples survive in preservation, many of which are featured in this programme, both on private lines and eking out their final days on the mainline.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.4 - English Electrics (60-mins) (DVD-R

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In this programme we'll be looking at the smaller classes that owe their origins to the English Electric Company. We've already seen classes 40, 50 and 55 in Volume 1 of this series. Now we'll look at classes 08, 20, 31, 37 and 73. All these classes are currently still enjoying working careers on the national network, though in some cases these are drawing inevitably to a close.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.5 - BR Second Generation Diesels (60-mins) (DVD-R)

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The diesel Directory Series looks at the development of British Diesel Rail Traction. Volume Five, filmed and compiled by Railscene's Jeremy English, covers BR Second Generation Diesels. The modernisation of the Great western and East Coast Main Lines required much higher speed trains than could be handled by the existing classes so the High Speed Train (HST) came into being, powered by two class 43 locomotives, one at each end..

The HST instantly became one of Britain's railway's greatest-ever trains and remains in front line service today.

On the freight front new Type 5s were ordered for specific tasks, so classes 56, 58 and 60 came into being. We see them all in this new programme including the "second lives" of 56s and 58s on the Continent of Europe.

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British Diesel Directory Vol.6 - General Motors (60-mins) (DVD-R)

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The Diesel Directory is a series of programmes looking at the development of British Diesel Rail Traction. In the 1980s the independent stone producing company Foster Yeomans ordered a small series of locomotives from General motors of the USA.

Delivered as Class 59 they became progenitors of all the subsequent orders by the privatised railway companies including ARC, National Power, EWS, Freightliner, DRS and GB Railfreight, all of whom bought either more class 59s or the class 66 variant to form the backbone of the British railway freight locomotive fleet in the 21st century.

Freightliner also pioneered a rebuild of the venerable class 57, which also spawned the only modern passenger locomotives, operated by Virgin and First great Western. Finally, EWS bought 30 class 67s for Postal traffic, which have since been seen on many other types of trains. All these classes are included here.

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British Engine Planet Project (40-mins) ()

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This programme tells the story of the design and construction of a full scale working reproduction of the Planet locomotive by the Friends of the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester, & includes the first public appearance steaming past Liverpool Road Station.

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Defiant Spirit (25-mins) ()

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Outlines the restoration of GWR Castle 5080. Includes archive film and other Tyseley locos.

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Depot Vol 1 - Laira (45-mins) ()

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This programme looks at the 400-strong workforce, whose charges include IC-125s, Class 50s and Class 37s, and shows the locos at work on main lines and branches, and undergoing servicing and repair at Laira.

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Depot Vol 2 - Stratford (50-mins) ()

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This programme traces the fascinating story of one of the oldest-established loco works & traction depots on the BR system, and surveys the vibrant present-day Traction Repair Shop, the Maintenance Depot alongside and its 110-strong fleet of locos at work.

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Depot Vol 3 - Scotrail (50-mins) ()

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This volume looks at the widely differing depots of Motherwell, Ayr, Millerhill, Grangemouth, Thornton & Perth, and at the traffic their locos service, taking in some impressive & little-known locations in districts such as the resurgent Ayrshire coalfield.

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Electric Trains - M/c 1 & 2 (??-mins) ()

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Electric Trains to Manchester Vol 1 (45-mins) ()

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This programme, with archive material & historical material, follows the development and growth of Altrincham, and, in particular features the 1500 volts DC pioneering electric railway system introduced in 1931. In 1971 the line was re-electrified to complement the national network, and is changing yet again with the planned introduction of the MetroLink Light Rapid Transit System.

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Electric Trains to Manchester Vol 2 (63-mins) ()

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Features the changeover to Metrolink services on the Bury & Altrincham lines, & includes the last days of the 504 units out of Bury & 304 units into Altrincham; archive film of the 506 units which ran from Manchester to Glossop & Hadfield; archive film of the MSJ & AR between the '30s & 1971 including a 1969 cab ride; plus footage of the first day services of Metrolink.

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Newstrains (??-mins) ()

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Royal Scot Railtour (60-mins) (DVD-R)

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Duchess of Hamilton's epic journey Euston-Glasgow-York on the weekend of 30 November - 1 December '96 with footage from the lineside & on board the train.

On the weekend of St. Andrew’s Day 1996, 30 November - 1 December '96, the National Railway Museum’s Flagship locomotive Number 46229 Duchess of Hamilton undertook a marathon London - Glasgow - York weekend railtour, using the last two day's validity of her current mainline certificate. Railfilms’s cameras were both on board and trackside to bring you a comprehensive record of this unique event, as well as a brief look at the history of Coronation Class Pacifics and Number 46229 in particular. This programme gives you the chance to meet those people whose hard work made this journey possible, both on and off the train. Join us on the train, on the footplate, in the diner and of course at the lineside, where our numerous camera teams bring you the best of the action, including the north bound assault on the climb to Shap Summit.

The trip took an enormous amount of effort to organise, and was not without its problems, but overall, the trip was a huge success As Mel Chamberlain of Days Out observes, it was basically a case of organising what many commentators said couldn’t be done!

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Scottish Rail Review of the Year 2005 (120-mins) (DVD)

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A look at Scottish railways and the major newsworthy rail events north of the border. Includes 50s and 47s to Mallaig, main line steam, Golf specials class20,31,33,37,47,66,67,86,87,90 and 92.

Plus diesel and electric multiple units in variety of colour schemes and a variety of workings.

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Steam Up at Stapleford Park (40-mins) ()

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The Country Festival near Melton Mowbray in August '95 which was organised on behalf of the Leics. Hospice, & featured over 30 assorted traction engines, steam lorries & road rollers.

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Welshpool Steam (40-mins) ()

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This programme, which includes some rare archive footage, tells the story of the Welshpool & Llanfair Railways's decline, rescue & restoration, also its plans for future progress.

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ROUTE OF ROYAL SCOTSMAN (??-mins) ()

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Mull Steam (48-mins) (DVD-R)

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An introduction to the Isle of Mull its unique steam, scenery and wildlife

MullRail was born out of the need to convey visitors the one and a quarter miles from Craignure Pier to Torosay Castle. To meet this objective a band of undaunted volunteers and rail enthusiasts constructed the railway through rock and bog so creating one of the most unique tourist experiences in the Inner Hebrides.

Here then, in celebration of over 20 years of operation, is the story of how the railway was built and how, with growing visitor numbers, it continues to provide this vital role today.

Meet the railway’s locomotives and in part two take a ride in the cab from Torosay to Craignure!

At Torosay Castle there is the opportunity to experience the world-renowned gardens in full spring majesty. Also savour the traditional atmosphere of a traction engine rally held in the grounds in support of the Mull & Iona Progressive Care Trust. The first event of its type ever held in the Hebrides!

The Isle of Mull offers an experience like no other in terms of scenery and natural beauty and this programme introduces the viewer to the splendours of the Isle. Take a gull’s eye view of the coastline, view wildlife, take a glimpse at Tobermory and more.

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