This major new documentary tells the story of how the railways of Great Britain met and overcame the challenges of the post industrial era. From the legacy of WWII through the years of neglect and under investment and the trauma of Beeching's cuts to a period of hope and growth epitomised by the Intercity 125. Packed with superbly restored colour and B&W footage. Comprised entirely of archive film from ITN British Movietone News Pathe and British Transport Films. Includes never before released original newsreels unseen since their broadcast in cinemas decades ago.... Hours of rare film material rescued from the vaults especially for this series including rushes which were never used in any broadcast or newsreel. Made by the creative team behind the highly acclaimed BBC Railway Roundabout. Highlights include breathtaking footage the steamliner era excellent material on the Blue Pullman coverage of the electrification of the West Coast Mainline British locos in the scrapyards and rare film of Deltics and early diesels. [show more]
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Documentary telling the story of how the railways of Great Britain met and overcame the challenges of the post-industrial era. The film traces the history of Britain's railways from the legacy of WWII, through the years of neglect and under-investment and the trauma of Beeching's cuts to a period of hope and growth epitomised by the Intercity 125.
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