Rent British Diesel Trains: North West (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. The first public passenger railway in the world, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, still sees heavy traffic today. Its many branches and rivals, north of the Mersey to the Scottish Borders, have been the haunts of the great variety of British Diesel locomotive types. Examples of classes 20, 31, 37, 40, 47, 50 and 55 are seen at work in the final two decades of the 20th Century. We also take a circular tour from Liverpool to Manchester via Carlisle with a heavy concentration on coal traffic. - Studio:
- Imperial
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
