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Overseas Railways~Take an armchair journey on railways of the world~~~800~802~~
Steam Across the Swiss Alps~Steam against a backdrop of Alpine mountain scenery

The sight and sound of steam in Switzerland with a wide variety of motive power . . . .

70 mins~From the foot of the Matterhorn, to the shores of Lake Geneva and the Blonay to Chamby Railway.

From the high pass across the Furka from Gletsch to Realp, to the gentle slopes of Mount Rigi high above Luzern.

From the main line from Interlaken over the Brunig Pass to the dramatic peak of the Rothorn and year round steam operation.~Steam Across the Swiss Alps|SASADVD|~800~1215~~
Steam and Snow~Steam railways in the grip of winter, past & present with film from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s to the present day. 70 mins~Steam railways in the grip of winter, past & present with film from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s to the present day.

British steam is shown in the North East of England, over the Settle and Carlisle and on the line over Shap.

We visit Turkey in the 1980s.

Poland with real working steam in 1984

Finally comes steam in the Hartz Mountains and Poland in 2006 with steam at Woltzyn and on the Narrow Gauge.~Steam and Snow|SASDVD|~800~1035~Steam and Snow~
Steam Below Zero~Offering a journey to some of the worlds remotest steam locations. Freight and passenger trains are featured with a wide range of motive power from diminutive Mallets to mighty 2-10-2 freight locomotives. When the temperature falls.. Steam enters a new dimension Approx 75 minutes~A programme exploring steam railways around the world in the grip of winter. We see local trains fight through blizzards in East Germany, heavy freight trains climbing mountain passes in China in temperatures of minus 27 degrees, steam traversing the snowbound Russian Steppes, and passenger trains crossing the Rocky Mountains. The power of steam in its finest element.~Steam Below Zero|SBZDVD|~800~806~China, Russian Steppes, Rocky Mountains, East Germany~
Railways of Switzerland~Aspects of the Standard and Metre Gauge Railway Network of Switzerland

Approx 55 mins~Explore the railways crossing the Alps, the motive power, freight traffic and the scenery of this popular tourist destination.

The busy line crossing the Alps via the Gotthard Tunnel

Metre Gauge Traffic around Meiringen

The railway centre of Olten

Workings around Brig

Hump shunting at Denges Yard

Along the shores of Lake leman.

Trains and scenery around Kanderstag

Please Note: This is on DVD-R format. Please check player compatibility.~Railways of Switzerland|SWZDVD|~800~808~Switzerland, Alps,Metre Gauge~
Rails Across the Alps~Travel high into the Swiss Alps on some of the highest railways in Europe!

Approx 60 mins~The drama of the high Alps - from the train and from the air. In this 60 minute programme we travel the mountain railways of Switzerland behing both steam and electric traction. On the way we explore the remarkable and awe inspiring landscape that forms the 'Roof of Europe'

The programme includes steam on the line to Zermatt, a journey to Gornergrat in the shadow of the Matterhorn, steam at Gletch, the line from Lauterbrunnen to Jungfraujoch at 11,000 feet, the line to the summit at Mount Rigi including steam traction and the line to Murren.~Rails Across the Alps|RATADVD|~800~810~Switzerland, Alps~
Alpine Steam~The spectacle of Steam hard at work on the Narrow Gauge Lines of Switzerland and Austria. Approx 60 minutes~Enjoy a journey on board a steam worked train to an 8,000 foot mountain summit!

Watch the steam worked Glacier Express Climb high into the snow capped Swiss mountains.

Experience a ride behind steam in the Austrian Tirol.

Savour the delightful preserved lines high above the shore of Lake Leman.

Please note: This is on DVD-R format, please check player compatability.~Alpine Steam|ALPSDVD|~800~812~Alpine Steam, Austria, Tyrol, Glacier Express~
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