Rent British Diesel: South Midlands (2013)
2.5 of 5 from 2 ratings
1h 0min
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- Synopsis:
While there is great enthusiasm for the romantic age of steam, the era of the diesel has just as strong a following of dedicated fans. This series celebrates the workhorse of the modern railway in a series that moves around Britain region-by-region, each video concentrating on the diesel heritage of a different area. Throughout the series, footage highlights the glorious sights and sounds of diesels at work. From the south coast to the Highlands of Scotland, and from Wales to England's east coast, we tour the land, numerous classes working freight and passenger turns, including military and nuclear transports, and fully enjoy the Glory Days of Diesel. Enjoy numerous classes of engines as they ply their trade. Incredible action footage makes every title in this series a real treat. This fabulous program, celebrates the might of diesel, an often overlooked part of British rail heritage. In this program stretches across the country from the Lickey Bank to the Midland Main Line and down to Bristol and Oxford. British Rail diesel stalwarts of the pre and post-privatisation eras at work on a wide variety of traffic. We see locomotive haulage of local and express passenger trains, special excursions with preserved locomotives on the main lines. Special features at Longbridge Car Plant and on the demise of Speedlink. - Aka:
- British Diesel Trains: South Midlands
- Studio:
- Imperial
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
