B & R Diesels & Electrics Collection

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The second part of our illustration of the BR scene in the mid 1980s, this time during 1985 and 1986 where we feature most of the classes active including a glimpse of the then new class 59 on proving trials piloted by 56047 on the spectacular Foster-Yeoman stone trains.

We start with scenes at Wakefield Kirkgate, a mainly freight location then and at the centre of a number of lines. During weekdays it enjoyed a wealth of traffic. Classes featured include 20s, 25s, 31s, 37s, 47s and 56s as well as the unusual 37006 and a triple-headed Clss 20 freight.

Class 40 D200 is viewed at a number of locations on special runs including the "Tamar-Tyne Special'" on 2/11/1985 and and the "Penzance Flyer"' on 9/11/1985.

On the WCML, Acton Bridge (north of Crewe) - a busy weekday morning in November 1985 saw considerable activity behind both electric and diesel traction including a rare shot of 27066. Nearer Crewe at an overbridge we see departmental locos 97403 (46035) and 97201 (24061) as well as the APT, HST, 87, 86, 85, 81, 58 and 47 Classes on a wide variety of interesting operations.

Our next location is Severn Tunnel Junction with wintry conditions on 28/11/1985. A 56 waits with oil tanks for a London bound HST as 25259 struggles gamely with a huge freight. 37s include "British Steel Shelton'' also DMUs, 45, 47 (47078 "Sir Daniel Gooch'' in green), 56, 33, 31 as well as an 08 on the Silcock Express!

At Chinley North Junction, unusual views of 31s and 20s as well as 45s and double-headed 37s as the trains negotiate the crossings on to the triangle or speed through to Manchester. We see a couple more double-headers at Chapel-en-le-Frith before moving to the dilapidated remains of Chinley Station where among others, 40057 powers through. At Warrington, there are a couple of scenes of 40009/44 manoeuvring light engine in the yard as a reminder of times past.

We conclude at Merehead with two shots of 59001 on proving trials being piloted by 56047 on the spectacular Foster-Yeoman private owner wagon train.

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Origination: 8mm cine-film

Running Time: 60-mins (1hr 0min) , Colour
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1. Vol.09 - Dieselelectric Power No.1 1984-1985 (Ref: BR009D)

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This volume illustrates the British Rail scene in 1984 & 1985. Back then the 1955 Modernisation Plan had eliminated steam locomotives from the system, prototype diesel and electric locomotives had come and gone as had most of the first generation of diesels such as Warships, Hymeks, Class 40s and several other types. A few had survived, Peaks and Class 31s being amongst them.

Section 1:- Westbury area 9/3/84. The Westbury - Warminster line is the scene for the heavy Foster-Yeoman stone trains, with Class 56 pulling and banking on occasions. Other types include double-headed 37’s, 45 147 (pre-Eccles) and 47’s.

Section 2:- A day a Warrington 14/3/84. A very busy centre on the main London to Glasgow route featuring Classes 25, 37, 40, 45, 47 and 86.

Section 3:- Toton and Worksop on 12th & 13th May 1984. These hubs of freight operation provided spectacular ballast and coal trains for dispersal throughout the Midlands. Classes 31, 37, 47, 56 & 58 provide the power.

Section 4:- A day at Carlisle 3/5/85. Even then this very busy centre sported a wide variety of diesel and electric power. Many were captured here including a glimpse of the APT and Classes 26, 27, 37 and 81.

Section 5:- The West Country 25/5/85. A surprisingly busy part of the network with many cross-country workings. Scenes from Tiverton, Exeter, Exminster, Starcross, Dawlish and Teignmouth feature Classes 45, 47, 50(Hoovers) and HSTs.

Dawlish and Teignmouth feature Classes 45, 47, 50(Hoovers) and HSTs.

Section 6:- Retford and Worksop 3/10/85. More MGR and coal traffic at these extremely heavily worked locations. Class 56 and 58 as well as Class 20s provide the power.

Section 7:- Exminster and Truro 25/10/85. Main line passenger workings along this ex-GWR line with 47s, 50s and HSTs featured.

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1. Vol.10 - Dieselelectric Power No.2 1985-1986 (Ref: BR010D)

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The 40’s are gone - long live the 40’s! From their inception their distinctive shape and sound made the English Electric Type 4’s more acceptable to the average steam enthusiast than did most other classes of diesel. Based on the WCML and ECML as well as G.E. Metals with occasional forays into Southern and Western areas, the EE Type 4’s headed many of the crack expresses during the 1960’s.

They took over from A3’s, A4’s, Britannias, Princesses and Coronations. Now they themselves have been superceded by the next generation of power in the shape of 47’s, HST’s, 56’s, 58’s, 60’s and electric power.

Section 1:- Covers the wide ranging activities of the Class across the country on passenger and freight duties. Approximately 15 different locos are featured.

Section 2:- A feature on 40 143 as she heads for Northwich off the main line at Hartford Junction with her load of tanks for the Winnington Branch. Having deposited these she immediately runs round and returns to the main line.

Section 3:- On the Shrewsbury-Hereford line 3-4 times a week aggregates are collected in hopper wagons. This had been a Class 40 duty for some time and we see a number of locos active on this operation including the quite complex run-round procedure.

Section 4:- A short section of 40’s working with other locos, with one or two quite dated scenes in evidence.

Section 5:- The Final Hours. Class 40’s stacked up at Crewe in readiness for breaking up.

Section 6:- Special workings including various tours from both on-train and lineside view points, featuring 40 106 in Green and D200 on her first run since being repainted in original colours.

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First published on DVD: 2004
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Origination: 8mm cine-film

Running Time: 55-mins (0hr 55min) , Colour
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