Aspects of Western Steam

The programme includes some invaluable archive footage,

beginning with the ‘Dukedogs’ & concluding with the ‘Kings’ in their

twilight years.

The programme features:

‘Dukedogs’ in Action: In Wales on Summer dated trains, on the delightful

line from Ruabon to Barmouth via Llangollen. In addition we see the last

members of the class at Croes Newydd being prepared for service.

The Famous ‘Tallylln’ Specials: Seen in action behind various ‘Dukedogs’ at

a number of locations including Shrewsbury, Towyn, Machynlleth and Ruabon.

Finally ‘Earl of Berkeley’ is featured in action on The Bluebell Railway in

Sussex during the line’s early years.

A Pilgrimage to Swindon: Rare archive film of two specials to Swindon; one

during the early 1960s behind a ‘King’, the other behind ‘City of Truro’ in

the late 1950s. Plus archive footage with glimpses of Swindon’s famous works

is featured and the last ‘Kings’ in service during 1962.

The Paddington To Reading Line: A portrait of the route during the steam era

using rare exclusive Colour film taken in the period 1960 - 62. Locations

include Paddington, Hanwell, Southall, Reading and Didcot with a wide

variety of motive power action.

The Gateway to Wales: A wealth of rare and exclusive film showing steam at

work around Ruabon & Shrewsbury, includes ‘Counties’, ‘Kings’ & ‘Manors’ on

passenger & freight duties.

Bonus Feature: Preserved Great Western steam on the mainline & presrved network including ‘City of Truro’.

Price: £13.23