British Steam Locomotives 4 DVD GIFT SET DVD

Super Powered British Pacifics:One of the few positives to come out of the gloom of the inter-war years in Britain was the emergence of a new breed of powerful steam locomotives. First built by sir Nigel Gresley, these 4-6-2 Pacifics represented the very pinnacle of express passenger locomotives across the networks. Gresley’s A3 Class produced the impressive Flying Scotsman, now something of a household name. Their sleek, streamlined design and prodigious performances were enough to ensure the survival of their iconic status into the 21st Century. British Narrow Gauge:Narrow... Gauge railways have been employed in an enormous range of locations and for a broad variety of purposes. The locomotives that run on these lines come in all shapes and sizes. The Welsh Highland’s Beyer Garratts are large in comparison to the Beyer Peacocks of the Isle of Man network. Nonetheless, both perform much the same duties – hauling passengers along spectacular routes. Heavy Freight:Though passenger traffic came to play a huge part in the running of the railways, it was the movement of freight that first necessitated the laying of Metals. As loads became heavier, the locomotives charged with hauling them grew accordingly. It was a trend that continued throughout the steam era, and one that produced some of the most powerful and rugged engines ever designed. GWR Mixed Traffic:The Great Western Railway’s mixed-traffic classes revolutionised steam locomotive design in Britain. George Jackson Churchward, Chief mechanical Engineer on the GWR from 1902 to 1922, successfully broke tradition with the introduction of his 43xx Class 2-6-0 moguls, The would go on to influence future locomotive design, not just on the Great Western network, but across the entire nation. [show more]

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