Staniers Pacifics

Staniers magnificent Pacifics provided 'top link' power for the West Coast Main Line in the era of steam. This programe uses archive film to provide a comprehensive account of these powerful locomotives from the 1930s to the present day.

The highlights include:

A 'Princess' under construction; lineside and footplate views from the 1930s; 6201s epic 401 mile run to Glasgow; the 'Turbomotive' at Euston and on the main line; 'Coronation' being built; the record breaking run to Crewe; BR days with shots from Euston, Camden Bank, Watford Junction, Bushey Troughs, Tamworth, Crewe and the climb to Shap including 6208 at Shap Wells and 6209 at Greenholme; Railtours including 46251 on the 'East Midlander'; parcel and freight workings including 46200 on the Aberdeen fish train; 46248 shunting at Bletchley; 46235 on the Broad Street milk; preservation action plus much more!

In addition we take a close look at the namings, locos on shed, the effects of the removal of the streamlining and a guide to the footplate.

This programme was made in 1994 and has been digitally remastered.

90 mins approx