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Somerset & Dorset~Known by some as the 'Slow and Dirty', by others as the 'Swift & Delightful', the Somerset & Dorset Railway had a character all of it's own.~~~730~732~~
Somerset & Dorset Commemorated~This special DVD and associated 20 page publication has been released to mark the closure of the line from Bath Green Park to Bournemouth.
DVD running time is approx 75 minutes, together with 20 page, full colour, soft back book~Mike Arlett takes us on a journey into the past using archive film, colour pictures and the commemorative events of 2006.
This special DVD and associated 20 page publication has been released to mark the closure of the line from Bath Green Park to Bournemouth..
The programme includes - archive film from the major stations on the S & D in the 1960s; the West Somerset Railways S & D Gala of March 2006; the visiting 7F at Bath Green Park; the preservation centre at Midsomer Norton..
Locomotive classes associated with the railway are also featured past & present..
Memories of the railway, from those who remember it, are also featured to provide a fitting tribute to a railway which has long closed, but will never be forgotten.~Somerset & Dorset Commemorated|SADC|~730~818~Somerset & Dorset~
The Somerset & Dorset Railway
Volume One - The Route Explored~A look at this legendary journey starting at Bournmouth, and ending at Bath, 63 miles to the North, in the 1960s. 73 mins~A look at this legendary line starting at Bournemouth, and ending at Bath 63 miles to the North in the 1960s.
Includes many well known locations - Bournemouth West, Broadstone Jcn, Blandford Forum, Shillingston, Templecombe, Wincanton, Evercreech Junction, Masbury Summit, Shepton Mallet, Masbury, Midsummer Norton, Midford, Radstock and Bath Green Park.~The Somerset & Dorset Railway%3Cbr%3EVolume One - The Route Explored|SAD1DVD|~730~744~Somerset and Dorset Volume 1,~
The Somerset & Dorset Railway
Volume Two - Motive Power & Specials~The motive power scene during the final years of this fascinating railway.
73 minutes~The motive power scene during the final years of this fascinating railway.
A line of contrasts - Templecombe - Evercreech Junction - Bath, Holiday expresses, branch trains to Burnham, local services and specials.The Burnham Branch - Over Masbury Summit - Bath Specials.~The Somerset & Dorset Railway%3Cbr%3EVolume Two - Motive Power & Specials|SAD2DVD|~730~776~Somerset and Dorset Volume 2~
The Somerset & Dorset Railway
Volume Three - The End of the Line~Diesels over the S & D! 60 mins~Diesels over the S & D!
We take a journey on one of the diesel hauled demolition trains, from Bath to Templecombe and return, exploring the route in its last days.~The Somerset & Dorset Railway %3Cbr%3EVolume Three - The End of the Line|SAD3DVD|~730~748~Somerset and Dorset Volume 3~
Branch Line to Burnham~A Journey along the branch line of the former Somerset & Dorset Railway from Evercreech Juntion to Burnham on Sea. 67 mins~
A Journey along the branch line of the former Somerset & Dorset Railway from Evercreech Junction to Burnham on Sea
Starting at Evercreech Junction, each of the intermediate stations and halts are featured on the journey to Glastonbury and across the Somerset Levels to Highbridge and to Burnham on Sea. Then follows the return journey from Highbridge. With nearly an hour of archive film, we see freight and milk traffic and feature the many remote level crossings as well as showing views from the carriage window and from the footplate together with scenes of the railway from the footplate and beyond.~Branch Line to Burnham|BLBDVD|~730~750~Branch Line to Burnham~
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