The Southern Region's last steam-worked main lines from Waterloo to Salisbury & Weymouth are recalled on this all-colour programme which features cine film made between 1958 & 1967 by John Laird, Brian Robbins & Geoff Todd. Island railways have a particular fascination, none more so than those on the Isle of Wight. In this programme, produced from films made by railway enthusiasts who visited the island from the 1950s to the present day, we present aspects of the changing face of the island's railways over the last forty years. For anyone interested in the Southern this DVD provides a delightful miscellany covering many aspects of railway activity in the south east of England over a 40 year period. Southern fans will not be disappointed by this enthralling programme. From Bewdley to Blaenau will revive memories for those who knew these lines & for those who did not have the chance to explore them before they closed, & it will help to explain why these long closed railways are still remembered with such affection by those who travelled on them in their heyday. British Narrow Gauge Miscellany, which explores both well known & almost forgotten narrow gauge byways throughout Britain, from the west of Scotland to the south coast of Engl&, not forgetting the Isle of Man, will be a delight for all of those interested in the narrow gauge & minor railways of Britain. Steam in the Midlands sets out to offer a real feel of what it was like to observe the busy railway network of the Midlands in the last decade of steam operations. Not surprisingly, in an era renowned for its heavy industry, freight workings & the locomotives designed for heavy goods duties, play a prominent role in the proceedings. ...

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A nostalgic look at the legacy left by ' God's Wonderful Railway' & a reminder of the brilliant engineers & designers from the company who brought us such wonderful locomotives as King George V, Gloucester Castle, King Edward I & Pendennis Castle. Hop aboard the little single-carriage sprinter as we start our bucolic journey at the English border in Shrewsbury, a splendid county town with its imposing castle & innumerable listed buildings, before heading out of town. Stopping off at some of the most picturesque towns in Wales & passing some of its most stunning landscape before we climb up the Vale of Lampeter to the popular seaside resort of Tenby with its ancient town walls & finally to the end of the line at Pembroke. To travel by train along the North Wales coast from Chester to Aberystwyth is an experience never to be forgotten passing historic castles, majestic cliffs, bustling towns & sweeping beaches. Our journey begins on the main line but we take time out to visit the Snowdon Mountain Railway the Ffestiniog Railway, & various other narrow gauge railways before we reach our destination at Aberystwyth. ...

The British Railways 3 DVD box set takes a nostalgic look back at the days of steam in the British Isles. From The days of steam on the historic Southern line, up to the Midlands & over to the Isle of Wight. This set also takes a look present day Railways with a film about the Channel Tunnel trains. Synopsis This collection

Includes:: all 8 volumes of the BRITISH RAILWAYS series looking back at locomotives over the last 50 years; ' Waterloo Sunset 1958-1967', ' Rails In The Isle Of Wight 1953-1994', ' Vintage Southern', ' Bewdley To Blaenau', ' British Narrow Gauge Miscellany', ' Steam In The Midlands 1950s & 1960s', ' Channel Tunnel Trains' & ' English Branch Lines & Byways'.

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This terrifying 3 DVD box set

Includes:: episodes covering Fred & Rose West, Dennis Nilsen, the Suffolk Strangler

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Explores high & popular culture; family, race, gender & class relations; sexual attitudes & material conditions; science & technology
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Featuring classic images of the most famous locomotives ever built, including the ' Flying Scotsman' & ' Duke of Gloucester', discover the story behind the golden era of steam. This book gives an insight into the conception, launch, growth & decline of the steam engine in Britain. Also included are 5 pieces of fascinating memorabilia, with a memorable menu & postcard, timetable, seat reservation & insurance document. ...

For more than 100 years, steam locomotives were the most technologically advanced form of power & transport dominating the railways as the heartbeat of the UK. This excellent book & DVD set lets you explore the history of British Steam & the British narrow gauge. ...

Details: This book is a stunningly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the history of the steam railway in Britain. Ideal
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British Steam Engines is a stunningly illustrated, comprehensive guide to the history of the steam railway in Britain. The book tracks the development of the steam locomotive from its earliest days in the 1800s through to the great trains of the present day. We see how the success & rapid growth of his new form of power provided a vital form of transport across Britain & had a major impact on people's lives. Packed with historical photographs & in-depth information, this book is a must-have for any steam enthusiast. ...