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Power of Eastern Steam~Now available on DVD, this exploration of various mixed traffic & freight designs on the Scottish, Eastern & North Eastern Regions

Special Price £12.95 for a limited period only. Usual Price £18.95 - 70 mins~Designs from the days of the North Eastern, North British, Great Eastern, LNER and British Railways. Archive film from Scotland, the North East and East Anglia chronicles the following classes in action in BR days.

With rare film from the Mildenhall Branch
Veteran Great Eastern 0-6-0s in East Anglia
North Eastern survivors in the North East
North British 0-6-0s in Scotland
North British locos around Montrose & Dundee
a Gresley design in Scotland
an LNER design in East Anglia and at Leeds
a diminutive tank on pilot duties at Newcastle
an Austerity loco at Cromford & the North East
Peppercorns 2-6-0s on passenger & freight
passenger haulage in East Anglia
in Scotland plus the Great Marquess in the 60s
0-8-0 freight designs hard at work in the 1960s around Retford and on the Great Central on mineral traffic
North Eastern 0-6-0s in the North East
Gresleys 2-6-2 tanks in the North East

Plus North Eastern Memories, the Brechin Branch, Dundee and the survivors in the preservation eraClasses included: E4, J15, J27, J36, J37, J38, J39, J72, J94, K1, K3, K4, 01, 02, 03, Q6 and V3~Power of Eastern Steam|POESDVD|~840~1186~~

Power of the V2s 1936-1966~Tracing the history of the locomotives that 'Won the War'.

The definitive study of a classic steam design.

Plus bonus feature - Green Arrow on the main line.

83 mins approx~The definitive study of a classic steam design

Design and Conception
The early history of the V2s and a look at the design features.

The Locomotives
The production batches of the V2s illustrated with archive film.

The V2s in Service
Memories of the class in service and the recollections of those who worked with and watched the class and their exploits.

East Coast V2s
Action from the East Coast Main line with film at Hitchin,York, Langley Troughs, Doncaster & St Neots plus the London suburbs.

Scottish V2s
The class in action at Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Perth, Tay Bridge, Stonehaven and Stirling.

Great Central V2s
Memories of the class including scenes at Woodford Halse and Aylesbury together with recollections of former shedmaster Richard Hardy.

Waverley Route V2
The class in their last years of operation.

‘Green Arrow’
Railtours in the 1970s and 1980s and the locos return in 1998.

Plus Bonus feature
Green Arrow on the main line
with film on the Southern, over Shap and on the Settle and Carlisle.~Power of the V2s 1936-1966|POV2DVD|~840~1132~~

Power of the
Thompson and Peppercorn Pacifics~A comprehensive account of the Thompson A2/1, A2/2/, A2/3, A1/1 and Peppercorn A1 and A2 Pacifics.

90 mins approx

~The Thompson Pacifics.
Development and characteristics of the A2/1, A2s, A2/3, A1/1 classes.

The Peppercorn Pacifics.
The A2 and A1 classes using archive film from the East Coast Main Line, Scotland and the Waverley route. Included are ‘Blue Peter’, plus many other well known members of the class. Also included are the recollections of those who worked with these designs in the days of working steam.

This programme provides an authoritative and comprehensive account of a memorable period of express steam locomotive design.

Plus Bonus feature
The A1 Project - a look at the ambitious project to build a design that was made extinct in the 1960s.

Blue Peter - Flying the Flag
60532s return to the main line in the 1990s.~Power of the%3Cbr%3EThompson and Peppercorn Pacifics|POTPPDVD|~840~1133~~

Power of the LMS~Steam power from the days of the LMS hard at work on British Railways in the 1960’s. Presented from Barrow Hill Roundhouse by Graeme Aldous. 75mins~Steam power from the days of the LMS hard at work on British Railways in the 1960’s.

Presented from Barrow Hill Roundhouse by Graeme Aldous.

Jinties, 0-4-0 Saddle Tanks, Midland Half Cab, 2-6-4 Fairburn Tanks, Ivatt 2-6-2 tanks, Ivatt 2-6-0 tender locos, Fowler 4fs, ‘Crab’ 2-6-0s, Black 5s, Stanier 8fs, Jubilees and Standard Classes

The history of these classes is explored using colour archive film from around the London Midland Region in the days of working steam.

Archive Film is included from Carlisle, Shap, Manchester, the North West, Peak Forest, Bolton, the Cromford and High Peak Railway; plus the steam sheds of the 1960s.~Power of the LMS|PLMSDVD|~840~850~LMS~

Power of the Royal Scots~The Life and Times of these powerful 4-6-0s right from their introduction in the 1930s, through to the last years of steam on BR. 60 mins~Design & Development: The history behind the Class starting in 1927 and following thorugh to their rebuilding in subsequent years. Includes extensive use of film from the 1920s and 30s.

The Building Programme: The introduction of these 4-6-0s into service.

The 'Scots' in Service: Archive film from the days of working steam on the Midland Main Line, the West Coast Route from Euston to Carlisle and the North West.

Railtours: 46155 'The Lancer' and 46115 'Scots Guardsman' on tours on the Midland Main Line and from Crewe to Carlisle.

Preservation: 6100 'Royal Scot' at Bressingham and 45115 'Scots Guardsman' during the preservation era.~Power of the Royal Scots|PRSDVD|~840~852~Royal Scots, 4-6-0, The Lancer, Scots Guardsman~

Power of the Patriots & Black 5s~The Life and Times of the 'Maids of all Work' of the LMS through to the last years of steam on BR. 70mins~The Patriots

Design & Development: The history of the Class.

The Building Programme: The introduction of the 'Patriots'.

The 'Patriots' in Service: Archive film from the days of working steam from the Midland Main Line, the West Coast route from Euston to Carlisle and the North West.

The Black 5s

Design & Development: The Class History.

The Black 5s in Service: Archive film from the 1950s and 60s showing the class on all regions of BR from the Southern to Ais Gill and Shap, and as far north as Aberdeen.

The Last Months: Black 5s in the North West in 1968.

Black 5s in Preservation: A variety of the loco's in preservation both on the main line and on the private network.~Power of the Patriots & Black 5s|POPB5DVD|~840~854~Patriots, Black 5~

Power of the LMS Jubilees~The Life and Times of the 'Jubilees' right from their introduction in the 1930s - through to the last years of steam on BR. 70 mins~Design & Development: The history behind the Class - their introduction and subsequent modifications.

The Building Programme: A look at each build of the Class and introduction into service.

The 'Jubilees' in Service: The Class at work on the Midland and West Coast Main Lines over Shap -on the Settle and Carlisle - and on inter reional trains to Bristol. The 'Jubilees' are featured on a variety of both passenger and freight.

The Final Year - 1967: 8 of the survivors hard at work in the dying days of steam on BR, including 45562 'Alberta' - 45565 'Victoria' - 45593 'Kolhapur' - 45647 'Sturdee' - 45675 'Hardy' - 45694 'Bellerophon' and 45697 'Achilles' .

Preservation: 45593 'Kolhapur' - 45596 'Bahamas' and 5690 'Leander' from 1968 to the present day.~Power of the LMS Jubilees|POJDVD|~840~856~~

Power of the Great Western Castles~A profile of the Great Western 'Castles'. A comprehensive and authoritative account of the 'Castles', from their development in the 1920s through to their last days on the Western Region of British Railways. 70 mins~The programme comprises:

The Design and Devopment of the 'Castles' with film from the 1920s and 30s.

The Building of the 'Castles' with a profile of the class produced from 1923 to the BR era.

The 'Castles' in service - the class in action throughout the Western Region including services to the West Country, Bristol and Chester.

The Last Days - Film from the last years of the class, including the specials behind 'Clun Castle' and 'Pendennis Castle'.

Preservation- The surviving 'Castles' hard at work with scenes from around the network.

Featuring all the builds of the 'Castles' with film from their introduction in 1923 through the 1950s to the preservation era.~Power of the Great Western Castles|POCDVD|~840~858~Great Western Castles~

Power of the Great Western Kings~A profile of the Great Western 'Kings'. A comprehensive and authoritative account of the 'Kings', from their development in the 1920s through to their last days on the Western Region of British Railways. 70 mins~The programme comprises:

The Design and Development of the 'Kings' with film at Swindon in the 1920s and 30s.

The Building of the 'Kings' with a look at various members of the class from 6000 'King George V' to 6029 'King Edward VIII'.

The 'Kings' in service - the class in action in the 1950s over the South Devon Banks, on the Paddington to Birmingham Snow Hill Line.

The Last Days - a journey behind a 'King' from Paddington to Banbury in 1962 together with film from their very last day in regular service.

A Final Railtour - 6018 'King Henry VI' on tour from Birmingham to Swindon Works in 1963.

Preservation - 6000 'King George V' in the 1970s, and 6024 'King Edward I'.

Featuring all of the 'Kings' with film from their introduction through to the Preservation era.~Power of the Great Western Kings|POKDVD|~840~860~Great Western Kings~

Power of the Counties & Manors~A profile of two 4-6-0 designs, the 'Counties' and the 'Manors' from the days of the Great Western, and later the Western Region of BR. 70 mins approx~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.~Power of the Counties & Manors|POCMDVD|~840~862~4-6-0, Counties, Manors~

Power of Halls & Granges~A profile of two classic 4-6-0 designs from the days of the Great Western Railway. Approx 66 mins.~A study of the Great Westerns 'Maids of all Work'.

The programme comprises:

The Design and Development of the 'Halls' from the days of the GWR to the BR era.

The Building Programme sampling various builds of the class through to the 'Modified Halls' of the BR era.

The 'Halls' in Service with film through the Western Region in the 1950s and 60s, plus the class in action on the Southern.

The 'Halls' in Preservation with film from the 1970s through to the present day from the main line and preserved railways.

The Design of the 'Granges' including the building programme.

The 'Granges' in Service with film from the Western region in the days of steam.~Power of Halls & Granges|PHGDVD|~840~876~Halls, Granges~

Power of the BR Standards~A Profile of BRs Class 2, 3, 4 and 5 Tank and Tender Engines. This programme provides an authoritative account and archive study of the days of the BR Standards. 75 mins Approx.~Following the nationalisation of Britain's railways in 1948, the authorities set about designing and building a range of locomotives capable of working throughout the network. The result was a 'family' of designs providing ease of maintenance and operation. They performed on everything from fast passenger to pick up freight.

The Programme comprises:

An Introduction to the Standards and their design and development
The Class 5 73000 4-6-0 tender locomotives
The Class 4 75000 4-6-0 tender locomotives
The Class 4 76000 2-6-0 tender locomotives
The Class 4 80000 2-6-4 tank locomotives
The Class 3 77000 2-6-0 tender locomotives
The Class 2 78000 2-6-0 tender locomotives
The Class 3 82000 2-6-2 tank locomotives
The Class 2 84000 2-6-2 tank locomotives
Archive film from the 1950s and 1960s taken throughout the network is used to illustrate each design together with a brief look at some of the suvivors at work in recent years.~Power of the BR Standards|POBRSDVD|~840~864~Standards~

Power of the BR Britannias~A Profile of the BRs Standard Pacifics. This programme provides an authoritative account of the last Express designs from the great days of working steam. 70 mins approx.~The 'Britannias' were the flagships of British Railways Standard Designs. From 1951 to 1953 a total of 55 of this reliable and sturdy design entered traffic.

In this programme we explore and show these powerful Pacifics at work throughout the network.

The Programme comprises:

The Design and Development of the Britannias

The Building Programme with film of 70000 and various other members of the class to 70054.

The Britannias in Traffic - showing the class in action around the country - including the Liverpool Street to Norwich line - on the 'Golden Arrow' - on the Western Region - in Scotland and throughout the London Midland region.

The Last Months with film of the class hard at work on passenger and freight traffic on the Settle and Carlisle and over Shap in 1967. 70013 is also featured during 1968 on specials in the North West.

Birtannias in Preservation with 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' at Bressingham and 70000 'Britannia' on the main line.~Power of the BR Britannias|POBDVD|~840~866~Britannias, Pacific, Standards,~

Power of Heavy Freight~A variety of classic heavy freight designs from the days of steam, including: The Stanier 8fs, the WD 2-10-0s, the WD 2-8-0s, the S160s and the British Railway 9fs. 73 mins approx.~The ever increasing need for powerful designs capable of hauling heavy freight at speed and on steeply graded lines produced a number of designs from the 1930s, the War years and the British Railways era. This programme uses archive film to provide a profile of some classic freight locomotives.

The programme comprises:

The introduction of the Stanier 8fs and the class in action in the days of working steam throughout the former LMS system, and the 8fs in the preservation era.

The WD 2-8-0 and 2-10-0 'Austerity' design produced during the war years.

The S160s from the United States of America.

The British Railway's 9fs, their design and introduction with film of these 2-10-0s in action on the Great Central, in the North West, and on the routes into London, plus the 9fs in the preservation era.

This programme provides an authoritative account and archive study of the days of the purpose built heavy freight locomotive.~Power of Heavy Freight|PHFDVD|~840~878~Stanier 8fs, WD 2-10-0, WD 2-8-0, S160, British Railways 9fs~

Power of the A3s~A Profile of a legendary Pacific design from 1922 to 1966. A wide number of the class are featured along the East Coast Main Line and in Scotland. 75 mins approx~One of the great designs of the steam age explored using archive film from the days of working steam.

The Programme comprises:

The Introduction of the A1s and development into the A3s.

The Class in action on the East Coast Main Line and on Shed.

The design and performance from those who knew the A3s.

4472 'Flying Scotsman' from the 1960s through to the 1990s.

A wide number of the class are featured along the East Coast Main Line and in Scotland.~Power of the A3s|POA3DVD|~840~868~Pacific, A3s, Flying Scotsman,~

Power of the A4s~Tracing the history of Sir Nigel Gresleys World Breaking Locomotives for many the LNER A4s have captured the imagination more than any other class. PLUS additional bonus material. 90 mins approx~For Many the LNER A4s have captured the imagination more than any other class. Their striking, streamlined design set them apart from the other express locomotives of the period. In this programme we document the A4s at work on a variety of duties, from their introduction in the 1930s, through the 1960s and their final days in Scotland.

This programme includes all the Post-War A4s and comprises:

An appreciation of the A4s; the history behind the Class, their introduction and early days in service.

The A4s in Service; a locomotive by locomotive look at the A4s at work in a variety of locations. Includes the 'Celebrities' like 'Mallard' and 'Sir Nigel Gresley'.

Features of the Class; The design features from the corridor tender to the chime whistle.

Memories of the A4s on the East Coast Main Line; archive film and personal memories.

Maintenance of the Class; keeping the A4s at work on the East Coast Main Line.

The A4s in Scotland; The final fling north of the Border.

A4s in Preservation; action from 'Mallard', 'Sir Nigel Gresley', 'Union of South Africa' and 'Bittern'.

Plus Additional material

The A4s in Scotland Past & Present footage from the lines around Perth.

6009 'Union of South Africa' and 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' running as 60007 in blue livery in recent years. Comprises action from the main line and preserved network.~Power of the A4s|POA4DVD|~840~870~A4, Mallard, Sir Nigel Gresley, Union of South Africa, Bittern~

Power of the BR 9fs~A profile of BRs Heavy Freight 2-10-0s, providing an authoritative account of one of the great freight designs from the days of working steam. 70 mins approx.~The 9fs represented the end of an era for main line locomotive building in Britian. In their short working lives they attained a reputation for reliability and flexibility, even working passenger duties as well as freight. This programme provides an account of these powerful 2-10-0s at work throughout the country.

The programme comprises:

The design and development of the 9fs.

The building programme.

The 9fs in Traffic.

The Last Years.

9fs in preservation.

This programme provides an authoritative account of one of the great freight designs from the days of working steam.

Please Note: This is on DVD-R format. Please check player compatibility.~Power of the BR 9fs|PO9FDVD|~840~872~2-10-0, 9f,~

Power of the Pacifics~The life and times of some classic 4-6-2 express locomotives from the 1930s and 1940s Approx 67 mins.~The Streamliners & Air Smoothed Pacifics from the 1930s and 40s.

The programme comprises:

The Gresley A4 Pacifics; the history of these legendary locomotives starting in the 1930s, continuing through the 1940s and the British Railways era, and finishing in the preservation era. Includes archive from the 1950s.

The Duchess Pacifics; Staniers powerful 'Duchess' Pacifics from the 1930s through to the era of British Railways and into preservation.

Bulleids Pacifics; a profile of these distictive 4-6-2s developed in the 1940s. Includes the original air smoothed 'Merchant Navies' the rebuilt examples as well as the 'Battle of Britain' and 'West Country' variants.~Power of the Pacifics|POPACDVD|~840~874~Gresley, A4 Pacifics, Duchess Pacifics, Bulleids Pacifics~

Power of the Big Four~A journey through the archives past & present with the emphasis on the heyday of steam power when the designs of the ‘Big Four’ dominated.

Plus a special bonus featureThe ‘Big Four’ in preservation.

Special Value Price just £4.95 for 80 mins! (Usual price £11.95)
Comes in a full size library case~The programme comprises film from the main line steam scene in recent months together with archive film from the 1960s from the Southern, Western and Scottish regions.

The Grouping of 1923 - the A4s with archive film from Scotland and 60024 on the Southern in 1967 - The West Coast; ‘Duchess’ Pacifics - Bulleids Pacifics including the last years of steam on the Southern - 34067 ‘Tangmere’ in 2006 - the Great Western Railway with 6024 ‘King Edward 1st’ and archive film from the 1960s including Panniers and Halls, plus Great Western steam in 2006 - the LMS Blacks 5s - the LNER B1s - the Jubilees - Heavy freight designs with the Churchward 2-8-0s and the 8fs.

Introduced from the National Railway Museum by Graham Aldous.

Plus a special bonus feature - The ‘Big Four’ in preservation.

A variety of main line performers around the network in the days of British Railways.
Includes 4472 ‘Flying Scotsman’, 46229 ‘Duchess of Hamilton’, 5029 ‘Nunney Castle’, Jubilee 45596, 60009 ‘Union of South Africa’, 8f 48151 and 6233 ‘Duchess of Sutherland’.~Power of the Big Four|POB4DVD|~840~1301~~