RailwaysThe Class 60s were the last main line diesel locomotives constructed for British Rail and indeed they were destined to be the last main line diesel locomotives to be built in Britain. They were designed to incorporate all the latest developments. Ironically, as well as being the last, they were ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysThe A2 class of locomotive resulted from Sir Nigel Gresley's desire to construct a powerful class for services on the East Coast main line from Edinburgh to Aberdeen when he was CME of the LNER. The original 'P2' class of 2-8-2s were built between 1934 and 1936 and were graced by highly evocative ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysGresley's first 'Pacific' design, the A1, was first introduced in 1922. A total of fifty-two were built in just over two and a half years. During 1927 two examples were improved with the fitting of a new boiler, three more were converted the following year. These locos were then re-classified as ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysFor 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 introduction in the 1930s, through to the ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysVHS Cassette (also available as DVD Video ). 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. ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysDVD Video (also available at HALF PRICE as VHS Cassette ). 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 ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysThe first ten B17s, designed by Sir Nigel Gresley, were delivered in 1928; these were followed between 1930 and 1933 by a further 43 engines built at Darlington; an additional batch of five was built at Darlington and a final 11 constructed by Robert Stephenson & Co in 1937. The first 48 members of ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysThe 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' ... | |
RailwaysThe 9fs represented the End of an Era for main line locomotive building in Britain. In their short working lives they attained a reputation for reliability and flexibility, even working passenger duties as well as freight. In this programme we explore and show these powerful 2-10-Os at work ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysVHS Cassette (also available as DVD Video ). Following the Nationalisation of Britains 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 ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysThis new title in the ever popular 'Power of' series looks in detail at Bulleid's Light Pacifics, which were designed by Oliver Bulleid as a lighter weight alternative to the 'Merchant Navy' class which, although popular, proved too heavy for the Southern Railway's secondary and branch routes. The ... From the series Power of
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RailwaysProgramme highlights include: Introduction of the 60s, testing & their first years in service including 60 001. The class are shown in their early liveries on a variety of duties. The Class 60s in service throughout the network in the 1990s including Carlisle and the West Coast Main Line, the ... | |
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