Power of the Counties and Manors

The programme comprises:

Western Region Steam on Shed with 'Counties', 'Halls', 'Manors' and 'Castles at a variety of destinations.

The Design & Operation of the 'Counties' introduced in 1945 with archive film of the class at work on the Western Region.

The Design and Development of the 'Manors' exploring the history of these attractive 4-6-0s.

The Building of the 'Manors' with a look at the various members of the class.

The 'Manors' in Service - action from the 1950s over the South Devon Banks, in the Reading area, and on the Cambrian lines through Wales.

The Last Days & Specials with film from 1965.

The 'Manors' in Preservation - looking at the 'Manor' examples, saved from the scrapheap, on the Main Line and on the Preserved Network.

70 mins approx