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The ultimate profile of steam’s most famous locomotives. FL ... Read more

The ultimate profile of steam’s most famous locomotives. FLYING SCOTSMAN A stunning pictorial record of how the world’s most famous express locomotive steamed triumphantly into the Millennium. BLACK FIVE Experience all the excitement and drama as a Black Five - Stanier Class 5MT 45407 - answers an SOS from the Mid-Hants Railway to work a Daylight Railtour outing from Alton to Bridgnorth. CASTLE & MANOR See how Castle class locomotive 5051 Earl Bathurst copes with a 75-mile an hour dash to the seaside as she stands in for 7802 Bradley Manor on the first of a series of Torbay Express excursions between Bristol and Kingswear. CLAN LINE Bulleid Pacific 35028 Clan Line was saved from destruction in the 1960s by a group of enthusiasts who weren’t prepared to let the Merchant Navy class die. This wonderful DVD follows her progress for a year. GREEN ARROW This is the story of 60800 Green Arrow and her heroic attempts to become the first V2-class locomotive to reach Plymouth after mechanical faults ruled out 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley. But no one on the footplate knew quite what lay ahead. KING EDWARD I Watch as cameras at more than 50 locations follow the beautifully restored 6024 King Edward I from London to Bristol and back to Didcot. Minimize

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty ... Read more

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty of some of Britain’s most famous steam locomotives. Each programme covers an individual named locomotive or class and looks at its history restoration and more recent working. Steam Classics - Duchess of Sutherland:This “Steam Classics” records the story of the restoration to main line steam work of one of Sir William Stanier’s magnificent “Princess Coronation” class Pacifics built for the London Midland and Scottish Railway number 6233 “Duchess of Sutherland”. After many years of static exhibition the locomotive was the subject of a complete overhaul to restore her to her full glory an achievement which is recorded here for posterity. She then returned to the main lines for which she was built and her early runs form the main part of this film. Princess Margaret Rose:This “Steam Classics” records the history of Sir William Stanier’s first production Pacific locomotive for the LMS railway. After adjust over a quarter of a century’s front line service “Princess Margaret Rose” was bought by Sir Billy Butlin as a children’s’ amusement in a holiday camp. When the children tired of her she was rescued once again and restored to main line use by the members of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust at Butterley in Derbyshire. This is her story - from Pwellhi to Paddington. Steam Classics - City of Truro:The 2000th locomotive to be built at the famous Swindon Works of the Great Western Railway was always going to be something a bit special. And it was! GWR no. 3440 was to be the immortal “City of Truro” the first man-made machine anywhere to be recorded at a speed in excess of 100 mph. This programme is a tribute to the graceful Edwardian locomotive at work on the railways of Great Britain on both main and preserved lines between 1985 and 1992 after she was restored to full working order by the Severn Valley Railway. Minimize

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty ... Read more

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty of some of Britain’s most famous steam locomotives. Each programme covers an individual named locomotive or class and looks at its history restoration and more recent working. Steam Classics - Duchess of Sutherland:This “Steam Classics” records the story of the restoration to main line steam work of one of Sir William Stanier’s magnificent “Princess Coronation” class Pacifics built for the London Midland and Scottish Railway number 6233 “Duchess of Sutherland”. After many years of static exhibition the locomotive was the subject of a complete overhaul to restore her to her full glory an achievement which is recorded here for posterity. She then returned to the main lines for which she was built and her early runs form the main part of this film. Princess Margaret Rose:This “Steam Classics” records the history of Sir William Stanier’s first production Pacific locomotive for the LMS railway. After adjust over a quarter of a century’s front line service “Princess Margaret Rose” was bought by Sir Billy Butlin as a children’s’ amusement in a holiday camp. When the children tired of her she was rescued once again and restored to main line use by the members of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust at Butterley in Derbyshire. This is her story - from Pwellhi to Paddington. Steam Classics - City of Truro:The 2000th locomotive to be built at the famous Swindon Works of the Great Western Railway was always going to be something a bit special. And it was! GWR no. 3440 was to be the immortal “City of Truro” the first man-made machine anywhere to be recorded at a speed in excess of 100 mph. This programme is a tribute to the graceful Edwardian locomotive at work on the railways of Great Britain on both main and preserved lines between 1985 and 1992 after she was restored to full working order by the Severn Valley Railway. Minimize

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty ... Read more

A series of programmes which looks at the power and majesty of some of Britain’s most famous steam locomotives. Each programme covers an individual named locomotive or class and looks at its history restoration and more recent working. Steam Classics - Duchess of Sutherland:This “Steam Classics” records the story of the restoration to main line steam work of one of Sir William Stanier’s magnificent “Princess Coronation” class Pacifics built for the London Midland and Scottish Railway number 6233 “Duchess of Sutherland”. After many years of static exhibition the locomotive was the subject of a complete overhaul to restore her to her full glory an achievement which is recorded here for posterity. She then returned to the main lines for which she was built and her early runs form the main part of this film. Princess Margaret Rose:This “Steam Classics” records the history of Sir William Stanier’s first production Pacific locomotive for the LMS railway. After adjust over a quarter of a century’s front line service “Princess Margaret Rose” was bought by Sir Billy Butlin as a children’s’ amusement in a holiday camp. When the children tired of her she was rescued once again and restored to main line use by the members of the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust at Butterley in Derbyshire. This is her story - from Pwellhi to Paddington. Steam Classics - City of Truro:The 2000th locomotive to be built at the famous Swindon Works of the Great Western Railway was always going to be something a bit special. And it was! GWR no. 3440 was to be the immortal “City of Truro” the first man-made machine anywhere to be recorded at a speed in excess of 100 mph. This programme is a tribute to the graceful Edwardian locomotive at work on the railways of Great Britain on both main and preserved lines between 1985 and 1992 after she was restored to full working order by the Severn Valley Railway. Minimize

The ultimate profile of steam’s most famous locomotives. FL ... Read more

The ultimate profile of steam’s most famous locomotives. FLYING SCOTSMAN A stunning pictorial record of how the world’s most famous express locomotive steamed triumphantly into the Millennium. BLACK FIVE Experience all the excitement and drama as a Black Five - Stanier Class 5MT 45407 - answers an SOS from the Mid-Hants Railway to work a Daylight Railtour outing from Alton to Bridgnorth. CASTLE & MANOR See how Castle class locomotive 5051 Earl Bathurst copes with a 75-mile an hour dash to the seaside as she stands in for 7802 Bradley Manor on the first of a series of Torbay Express excursions between Bristol and Kingswear. CLAN LINE Bulleid Pacific 35028 Clan Line was saved from destruction in the 1960s by a group of enthusiasts who weren’t prepared to let the Merchant Navy class die. This wonderful DVD follows her progress for a year. GREEN ARROW This is the story of 60800 Green Arrow and her heroic attempts to become the first V2-class locomotive to reach Plymouth after mechanical faults ruled out 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley. But no one on the footplate knew quite what lay ahead. KING EDWARD I Watch as cameras at more than 50 locations follow the beautifully restored 6024 King Edward I from London to Bristol and back to Didcot. Minimize

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Rai ... Read more

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Railway twelve Great Western engines were in steam and working. These included 'City 4-4-0 No 3440 City of Truro 'King' 4-6-0 No 6024 King Edward 'Castle' 4-6-0 No 5051 Earl Bathurst 'Hall' 4-6-0 No 4936 'Manor' No 7822 Fox Manor. In this programme all the above engines are featured plus many more so the day really did turn out to be 'A Festival of Steam'. Minimize

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Rai ... Read more

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Railway twelve Great Western engines were in steam and working. These included 'City 4-4-0 No 3440 City of Truro 'King' 4-6-0 No 6024 King Edward 'Castle' 4-6-0 No 5051 Earl Bathurst 'Hall' 4-6-0 No 4936 'Manor' No 7822 Fox Manor. In this programme all the above engines are featured plus many more so the day really did turn out to be 'A Festival of Steam'. Minimize

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powere ... Read more

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powered road carriages at the beginning of the 19th century and the early development of the traction engine for work on farms to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of thetwentieth century and the birth of the reservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power on the roads. Filmed on location at some of Britain’s major traction engine collections – Thursford Strumpshaw Hollycombe – and with enthusiasts and builders of replicas of some of our earliest steam vehicles.Britain’s Biggest EnginesFred travels round Britain to unearth some of Britain’s biggest and most powerful steam engines. Starting near home he takes us to see the biggest mill engine in Britain in Trencherfield Mill at Wigan Pier and goes to see groups of enthusiasts who are dedicated to preserving some of these engines at theNorthern Mill Engine Society in Bolton and Ellenroad Engine House near Rochdale. He visits the biggest pit head winding engines in Britain at Astley Green Colliery Museum in Lancashire and the Scottish Mining Museum. He takes us to the biggest steel rolling mill engine at Kelham Island in Sheffield and some of the biggest pumping engines at Papplewick Pumping Station Bratch Pumping Station and Kew Bridge Steam Museum. On the way he tells us some of his stories about mill engines and disasters.On The Road With FredThe story of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004 for the television series Made In Britain. This specially edited version covers the first half of the journey with all the teething troubles Fred and his mate AlfMolyneux had as they set off from Bolton for the first time; then we follow them on the engine to Cumbria Central Scotland the North-East and Yorkshire. For the first time you will see all the bits of Fred you never saw on the television – every stage of this first half of the journey and every stop along DVD Extras: Subtitles Minimize

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powere ... Read more

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powered road carriages at the beginning of the 19th century and the early development of the traction engine for work on farms to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of thetwentieth century and the birth of the reservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power on the roads. Filmed on location at some of Britain’s major traction engine collections – Thursford Strumpshaw Hollycombe – and with enthusiasts and builders of replicas of some of our earliest steam vehicles.Britain’s Biggest EnginesFred travels round Britain to unearth some of Britain’s biggest and most powerful steam engines. Starting near home he takes us to see the biggest mill engine in Britain in Trencherfield Mill at Wigan Pier and goes to see groups of enthusiasts who are dedicated to preserving some of these engines at theNorthern Mill Engine Society in Bolton and Ellenroad Engine House near Rochdale. He visits the biggest pit head winding engines in Britain at Astley Green Colliery Museum in Lancashire and the Scottish Mining Museum. He takes us to the biggest steel rolling mill engine at Kelham Island in Sheffield and some of the biggest pumping engines at Papplewick Pumping Station Bratch Pumping Station and Kew Bridge Steam Museum. On the way he tells us some of his stories about mill engines and disasters.On The Road With FredThe story of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004 for the television series Made In Britain. This specially edited version covers the first half of the journey with all the teething troubles Fred and his mate AlfMolyneux had as they set off from Bolton for the first time; then we follow them on the engine to Cumbria Central Scotland the North-East and Yorkshire. For the first time you will see all the bits of Fred you never saw on the television – every stage of this first half of the journey and every stop along DVD Extras: Subtitles Minimize

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powere ... Read more

The Story Of The Traction EngineFrom the first steam powered road carriages at the beginning of the 19th century and the early development of the traction engine for work on farms to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of thetwentieth century and the birth of the reservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power on the roads. Filmed on location at some of Britain’s major traction engine collections – Thursford Strumpshaw Hollycombe – and with enthusiasts and builders of replicas of some of our earliest steam vehicles.Britain’s Biggest EnginesFred travels round Britain to unearth some of Britain’s biggest and most powerful steam engines. Starting near home he takes us to see the biggest mill engine in Britain in Trencherfield Mill at Wigan Pier and goes to see groups of enthusiasts who are dedicated to preserving some of these engines at theNorthern Mill Engine Society in Bolton and Ellenroad Engine House near Rochdale. He visits the biggest pit head winding engines in Britain at Astley Green Colliery Museum in Lancashire and the Scottish Mining Museum. He takes us to the biggest steel rolling mill engine at Kelham Island in Sheffield and some of the biggest pumping engines at Papplewick Pumping Station Bratch Pumping Station and Kew Bridge Steam Museum. On the way he tells us some of his stories about mill engines and disasters.On The Road With FredThe story of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004 for the television series Made In Britain. This specially edited version covers the first half of the journey with all the teething troubles Fred and his mate AlfMolyneux had as they set off from Bolton for the first time; then we follow them on the engine to Cumbria Central Scotland the North-East and Yorkshire. For the first time you will see all the bits of Fred you never saw on the television – every stage of this first half of the journey and every stop along DVD Extras: Subtitles Minimize

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Rai ... Read more

At a steam gala held in March 2005 at the West Somerset Railway twelve Great Western engines were in steam and working. These included 'City 4-4-0 No 3440 City of Truro 'King' 4-6-0 No 6024 King Edward 'Castle' 4-6-0 No 5051 Earl Bathurst 'Hall' 4-6-0 No 4936 'Manor' No 7822 Fox Manor. In this programme all the above engines are featured plus many more so the day really did turn out to be 'A Festival of Steam'. Minimize

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam ... Read more

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam Rollers Traction Engines Pumping Engines Mill Engines and Pithead Winding Engines. He spent a large part of his life restoring them and studying their construction and history. This collection brings together previously unseen footage shot for the BBC as Fred unearths the best of our steam and railway heritage and meets some of his fellow enthusiasts who devote their lives to finding restoring preserving and operating steam engines of all shapes and sizes. The Railway Collection The Story of Britain's Railways From the earliest wooden wagon ways to the last great days of steam and the birth of the railway preservation movement Fred gives us his own unique history of the railways in Britain. Great Little Steam Railways Fred recollects his boyhood passion for steam railways takes us on a tour of some of his favourite preservation lines and tells us some of his own railway stories. Made in Britain: Railway Yards and Workshops The skills of building maintaining and restoring steam locomotives are still alive at the workshops of some of Britain’s preserved railways and Fred visited some of the biggest on his traction engine grand tour of Britain for the series Made In Britain. The Steam Collection The Story of the Traction Engine From the first steam powered road carriages to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of the 20th century and the birth of the preservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power. Britain's Biggest Engines Fred travels round Britain to unearth Britain’s most powerful steam engines and their stories. He takes us to huge Northern mills impressive pit head winding engines museums pumping engines and a great steel rolling mill. On The Road With Fred A specially edited version of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004. Minimize

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam ... Read more

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam Rollers Traction Engines Pumping Engines Mill Engines and Pithead Winding Engines. He spent a large part of his life restoring them and studying their construction and history. This collection brings together previously unseen footage shot for the BBC as Fred unearths the best of our steam and railway heritage and meets some of his fellow enthusiasts who devote their lives to finding restoring preserving and operating steam engines of all shapes and sizes. The Railway Collection The Story of Britain's Railways From the earliest wooden wagon ways to the last great days of steam and the birth of the railway preservation movement Fred gives us his own unique history of the railways in Britain. Great Little Steam Railways Fred recollects his boyhood passion for steam railways takes us on a tour of some of his favourite preservation lines and tells us some of his own railway stories. Made in Britain: Railway Yards and Workshops The skills of building maintaining and restoring steam locomotives are still alive at the workshops of some of Britain’s preserved railways and Fred visited some of the biggest on his traction engine grand tour of Britain for the series Made In Britain. The Steam Collection The Story of the Traction Engine From the first steam powered road carriages to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of the 20th century and the birth of the preservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power. Britain's Biggest Engines Fred travels round Britain to unearth Britain’s most powerful steam engines and their stories. He takes us to huge Northern mills impressive pit head winding engines museums pumping engines and a great steel rolling mill. On The Road With Fred A specially edited version of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004. Minimize

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam ... Read more

Fred Dibnah always had a passion for Steam Railways Steam Rollers Traction Engines Pumping Engines Mill Engines and Pithead Winding Engines. He spent a large part of his life restoring them and studying their construction and history. This collection brings together previously unseen footage shot for the BBC as Fred unearths the best of our steam and railway heritage and meets some of his fellow enthusiasts who devote their lives to finding restoring preserving and operating steam engines of all shapes and sizes. The Railway Collection The Story of Britain's Railways From the earliest wooden wagon ways to the last great days of steam and the birth of the railway preservation movement Fred gives us his own unique history of the railways in Britain. Great Little Steam Railways Fred recollects his boyhood passion for steam railways takes us on a tour of some of his favourite preservation lines and tells us some of his own railway stories. Made in Britain: Railway Yards and Workshops The skills of building maintaining and restoring steam locomotives are still alive at the workshops of some of Britain’s preserved railways and Fred visited some of the biggest on his traction engine grand tour of Britain for the series Made In Britain. The Steam Collection The Story of the Traction Engine From the first steam powered road carriages to the great road locomotives showmans engines and steam lorries of the 20th century and the birth of the preservation movement Fred tells the story of steam power. Britain's Biggest Engines Fred travels round Britain to unearth Britain’s most powerful steam engines and their stories. He takes us to huge Northern mills impressive pit head winding engines museums pumping engines and a great steel rolling mill. On The Road With Fred A specially edited version of Fred’s epic journey round Britain on his traction engine in 2004. Minimize

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam Railway ... Read more

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam RailwaysAll the great steam locomotives of yesteryear are here the 1815 'Steam Elephant' and Stephenson's 'Rocket'  through to the precious preserved locos. The programme includes 'City of Truro' (the first steam engine to exceed 100 mph) 'Flying Scotsman' (the world's most famous steam locomotive) 'Mallard' (world speed record holder for a steam locomotive) and 'Evening Star' (the last ever steam engine built for British Railways).The Flying Scotsman - Ultimate ProfileThis DVD tells the story of the Flying Scotsman and features rare footage of her in her heyday. Her celebrated tours of America and Australia are covered while behind-the-scenes material looks at all the ‘backroom boys and girls’ who have contributed to her preservation.  We then take you on a ride in the Flying Scotsman’s cab as she tows the ‘Orient Express’ at 80 mph!Steam At WorkEnjoy the power and spectacle of Britain’s uniquely rich steam heritage kept alive on working steam lines today - lines like the Swanage Railway North Yorkshire Moors Kent and East Sussex and the Severn Valley. Featuring rare archive material previously not available such as film of the Swanage Branch in the 1950s and the first tracklaying on the new Swanage Branch in 1979. Minimize

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam Railway ... Read more

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam RailwaysAll the great steam locomotives of yesteryear are here the 1815 'Steam Elephant' and Stephenson's 'Rocket'  through to the precious preserved locos. The programme includes 'City of Truro' (the first steam engine to exceed 100 mph) 'Flying Scotsman' (the world's most famous steam locomotive) 'Mallard' (world speed record holder for a steam locomotive) and 'Evening Star' (the last ever steam engine built for British Railways).The Flying Scotsman - Ultimate ProfileThis DVD tells the story of the Flying Scotsman and features rare footage of her in her heyday. Her celebrated tours of America and Australia are covered while behind-the-scenes material looks at all the ‘backroom boys and girls’ who have contributed to her preservation.  We then take you on a ride in the Flying Scotsman’s cab as she tows the ‘Orient Express’ at 80 mph!Steam At WorkEnjoy the power and spectacle of Britain’s uniquely rich steam heritage kept alive on working steam lines today - lines like the Swanage Railway North Yorkshire Moors Kent and East Sussex and the Severn Valley. Featuring rare archive material previously not available such as film of the Swanage Branch in the 1950s and the first tracklaying on the new Swanage Branch in 1979. Minimize

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam Railway ... Read more

Included in this set are:- History Of British Steam RailwaysAll the great steam locomotives of yesteryear are here the 1815 'Steam Elephant' and Stephenson's 'Rocket'  through to the precious preserved locos. The programme includes 'City of Truro' (the first steam engine to exceed 100 mph) 'Flying Scotsman' (the world's most famous steam locomotive) 'Mallard' (world speed record holder for a steam locomotive) and 'Evening Star' (the last ever steam engine built for British Railways).The Flying Scotsman - Ultimate ProfileThis DVD tells the story of the Flying Scotsman and features rare footage of her in her heyday. Her celebrated tours of America and Australia are covered while behind-the-scenes material looks at all the ‘backroom boys and girls’ who have contributed to her preservation.  We then take you on a ride in the Flying Scotsman’s cab as she tows the ‘Orient Express’ at 80 mph!Steam At WorkEnjoy the power and spectacle of Britain’s uniquely rich steam heritage kept alive on working steam lines today - lines like the Swanage Railway North Yorkshire Moors Kent and East Sussex and the Severn Valley. Featuring rare archive material previously not available such as film of the Swanage Branch in the 1950s and the first tracklaying on the new Swanage Branch in 1979. Minimize

Traction Engines Vol. 1:This two-day sponsored steam engine ... Read more

Traction Engines Vol. 1:This two-day sponsored steam engine road run was arranged by the friends of Bardwell Mill and the East Anglian Traction Engine Club. Its purpose was to raise money to repair the Bardwell Mill. On the first day we covered about half of the twenty-five mile run filming the engines rolling around the countryside. There are interviews with some of the owners of these fascinating engines. Engines include Ruston and Hornby Foden Wagon Ransomes Sentinel Wagon and many more...!Traction Engines Vol. 2:In this video programme we follow the second day of the Millers Trail looking at the latter part of this two-day sponsored steam engine road run. This programme had managed to capture the atmosphere of these fascinating engines with in-depth interviews talking about the real life experiences of running and maintaining Traction Engines.Engines include Aveling and Ported Fowler Fowell and MacLaren.The World of Heavy Haulage:Today we have a twenty-four hour haulage system in this country carrying everything we need to keep our businesses and households functioning - without it our society would grind to a halt within a few days. On our farms horses and oxen have been replaced firstly by traction engines then tractors reducing the work force needed to feed the country from around fifty-percent to about five.In this documentary while we look at a range of traction engines steam buses vans and lorries plus heavy trucks we will be examining the history of heavy haulage right back to 4000BC when wheels were first used to make cars.Hero Leonardo da Vinci Della Porta Papin Savery Necomen Cugnot Trevithick and Thornycroft all made their contribution to the development of modern day agriculture equipment and transport. For many their only reward for their efforts was to die penniless. Minimize

Traction Engines Vol. 1:This two-day sponsored steam engine ... Read more

Traction Engines Vol. 1:This two-day sponsored steam engine road run was arranged by the friends of Bardwell Mill and the East Anglian Traction Engine Club. Its purpose was to raise money to repair the Bardwell Mill. On the first day we covered about half of the twenty-five mile run filming the engines rolling around the countryside. There are interviews with some of the owners of these fascinating engines. Engines include Ruston and Hornby Foden Wagon Ransomes Sentinel Wagon and many more...!Traction Engines Vol. 2:In this video programme we follow the second day of the Millers Trail looking at the latter part of this two-day sponsored steam engine road run. This programme had managed to capture the atmosphere of these fascinating engines with in-depth interviews talking about the real life experiences of running and maintaining Traction Engines.Engines include Aveling and Ported Fowler Fowell and MacLaren.The World of Heavy Haulage:Today we have a twenty-four hour haulage system in this country carrying everything we need to keep our businesses and households functioning - without it our society would grind to a halt within a few days. On our farms horses and oxen have been replaced firstly by traction engines then tractors reducing the work force needed to feed the country from around fifty-percent to about five.In this documentary while we look at a range of traction engines steam buses vans and lorries plus heavy trucks we will be examining the history of heavy haulage right back to 4000BC when wheels were first used to make cars.Hero Leonardo da Vinci Della Porta Papin Savery Necomen Cugnot Trevithick and Thornycroft all made their contribution to the development of modern day agriculture equipment and transport. For many their only reward for their efforts was to die penniless. Minimize

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday worki ... Read more

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday workings of very different steam locomotivesTHE STANDARD ENGINES This film looks at the many surviving types of Standard engines in Britain. Among them is the unique “Duke of Gloucester” the last express passenger engine ever built by British Railways. Also featured are the more successful 9F freight engines and the Class 4 tank engines described as perfection on wheels.THE SOUTHERN ENGINES From the diminutive tank engines to Bulleid’s express machines this programme is a detailed examination of the Southern locomotives demonstrated by the enginemen who worked them. The result is a wonderfully colourful and comprehensive account of one of Britain’s most interesting fleets of steam trains.THE WESTERN ENGINES Join the drivers and firemen aboard the Great Western engines for live footplate action sequences as you’ve never seen before. With more than a dozen GWR types profiled and filmed over the course of five years this programme is believed to be the most comprehensive survey of steam ever attempted. Minimize

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday worki ... Read more

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday workings of very different steam locomotivesTHE STANDARD ENGINES This film looks at the many surviving types of Standard engines in Britain. Among them is the unique “Duke of Gloucester” the last express passenger engine ever built by British Railways. Also featured are the more successful 9F freight engines and the Class 4 tank engines described as perfection on wheels.THE SOUTHERN ENGINES From the diminutive tank engines to Bulleid’s express machines this programme is a detailed examination of the Southern locomotives demonstrated by the enginemen who worked them. The result is a wonderfully colourful and comprehensive account of one of Britain’s most interesting fleets of steam trains.THE WESTERN ENGINES Join the drivers and firemen aboard the Great Western engines for live footplate action sequences as you’ve never seen before. With more than a dozen GWR types profiled and filmed over the course of five years this programme is believed to be the most comprehensive survey of steam ever attempted. Minimize

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday worki ... Read more

A stunning collection of films detailing the everyday workings of very different steam locomotivesTHE STANDARD ENGINES This film looks at the many surviving types of Standard engines in Britain. Among them is the unique “Duke of Gloucester” the last express passenger engine ever built by British Railways. Also featured are the more successful 9F freight engines and the Class 4 tank engines described as perfection on wheels.THE SOUTHERN ENGINES From the diminutive tank engines to Bulleid’s express machines this programme is a detailed examination of the Southern locomotives demonstrated by the enginemen who worked them. The result is a wonderfully colourful and comprehensive account of one of Britain’s most interesting fleets of steam trains.THE WESTERN ENGINES Join the drivers and firemen aboard the Great Western engines for live footplate action sequences as you’ve never seen before. With more than a dozen GWR types profiled and filmed over the course of five years this programme is believed to be the most comprehensive survey of steam ever attempted. Minimize

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt ... Read more

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt announces the building of a new Airport on Sodor old rivalries between steam engines and diesels rapidly resurface. A trick by Thomas backfires badly and soon the future of the Island and The Fat Controller's Railway is in jeopardy. Can Thomas persuade the diesels and steam engines to settle their differences and save their Island?The Great DiscoveryWhen Thomas discovers the long-lost town of Great Waterton The Fat Controller declares that the newly discovered town will be restored to mark Sodor Day. New engine Stanley arrives to help. But Thomas feels threatened and plays a trick on him. When the plan back?res Thomas ?nds himself lost and alone. With a mine shaft a raging river and a giant leap over a mountain gorge to overcome will Thomas be found and make it back to restore Great Waterton in time for Sodor Day? Hero of the RailsSee and hear Thomas & Friends brought to life like never before! During a daring race with boastful Spencer Thomas discovers an abandoned engine from a far off place. Fearing 'Hiro' will be sent to the smelters yard Thomas enlists his trusty engine friends to help repair him. But will sneaky Spencer foil their plans? Minimize

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt ... Read more

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt announces the building of a new Airport on Sodor old rivalries between steam engines and diesels rapidly resurface. A trick by Thomas backfires badly and soon the future of the Island and The Fat Controller's Railway is in jeopardy. Can Thomas persuade the diesels and steam engines to settle their differences and save their Island?The Great DiscoveryWhen Thomas discovers the long-lost town of Great Waterton The Fat Controller declares that the newly discovered town will be restored to mark Sodor Day. New engine Stanley arrives to help. But Thomas feels threatened and plays a trick on him. When the plan back?res Thomas ?nds himself lost and alone. With a mine shaft a raging river and a giant leap over a mountain gorge to overcome will Thomas be found and make it back to restore Great Waterton in time for Sodor Day? Hero of the RailsSee and hear Thomas & Friends brought to life like never before! During a daring race with boastful Spencer Thomas discovers an abandoned engine from a far off place. Fearing 'Hiro' will be sent to the smelters yard Thomas enlists his trusty engine friends to help repair him. But will sneaky Spencer foil their plans? Minimize

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt ... Read more

Episodes Include: Calling All EnginesWhen Sir Topham Hatt announces the building of a new Airport on Sodor old rivalries between steam engines and diesels rapidly resurface. A trick by Thomas backfires badly and soon the future of the Island and The Fat Controller's Railway is in jeopardy. Can Thomas persuade the diesels and steam engines to settle their differences and save their Island?The Great DiscoveryWhen Thomas discovers the long-lost town of Great Waterton The Fat Controller declares that the newly discovered town will be restored to mark Sodor Day. New engine Stanley arrives to help. But Thomas feels threatened and plays a trick on him. When the plan back?res Thomas ?nds himself lost and alone. With a mine shaft a raging river and a giant leap over a mountain gorge to overcome will Thomas be found and make it back to restore Great Waterton in time for Sodor Day? Hero of the RailsSee and hear Thomas & Friends brought to life like never before! During a daring race with boastful Spencer Thomas discovers an abandoned engine from a far off place. Fearing 'Hiro' will be sent to the smelters yard Thomas enlists his trusty engine friends to help repair him. But will sneaky Spencer foil their plans? Minimize