Rent Glory Days of British Steam (2015)
2.3 of 5 from 3 ratings
12h 0min
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- Synopsis:
A must for steam enthusiasts, this extensive compilation profiles the finest trains ever to have graced our tracks. Using archive film and preserved action, relive the golden era of British steam. 'British Steam in the 50s and 60s' features rare colour footage to take you on a nostalgic journey back to the years of wonder. 'Glory Days of British Steam' is a riveting documentary which traces the evolution of some of the most popular locomotives. 'The Very Best of British Steam of Yesteryear' features the delightful sights and sounds of steam across the old British Railways network, while 'The Final Years of British Rail Steam' explores operations prior to its demise, including the celebrated 15 Guinea Special on 11th August 1968. 'Great British Steam Trains' provides a wonderful overview of the many types of steam locomotives built in Britain, and 'A Day in the Life of a Bulleid Pacific' follows the un-rebuilt Pacific 34067 Tangmere on her mainline railtour on the Torbay Express. Finally, 'Beeching's Legacy - The Reshaping of Britain's Railways' is a four-disc collection which tells how the pre-Grouping railways evolved from their Edwardian golden age to become the less popular British Railways. - Directors:
- Various
- Studio:
- Go Entertain
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
