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Rails across the Peaks - The Midland Route through the Peak District fromAbergate to Chinley

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The Days of the LMS. – The 1930s with a range of steam power at work on expresses and local trains. Includes Black 5s which had just entered service plus 4-4-0 Compounds from the days before Grouping. Many well known locations are featured including Millers Dale, Monsal Dale Viaduct and Matlock.

The Route through the Peaks – An exploration of the route before its ending as a through route in 1968 with both steam and diesel traction. We start at Ambergate, and follow the line through Matlock, Bakewell, Darley Dale, Rowsley and Monsal Dale to Millers Dale and its large station. Steam is featured on freight traffic with 9Fs, WDs, Fowller 4Fs and Stanier 8Fs with steam banking power.

Peaks diesels are seen at many locations on express services from Manchester to St Pancras.

We then look at the route through the triangular junction with the Buxton line with freight and passenger traffic followed by the line through Great Rocks Junction and Peak Forest to the summit at Dove Hills Tunnel.

Finally comes the descent from Dove Holes Tunnel to Chinley and the junction with the Hope Valley line.

The Final Days – the last steam services, the final Peak hauled expresses and the ‘Blue Pullman’ leading to the lines end as a through route in 1968

From Closure to Hiking Trail – following the line from Ambergate all the way to Chinley with aerial views of the trackbed, plus the remaining freight route through Peak Forest to Buxton.plus the Heritage line from Matlock to Rowsley.

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First published on DVD: September 2025
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Running Time: 70-mins (1hr 10min) , Colour and Black & White archive film.
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Railways of Hertfordshire Vol. 1: A journey around Hertfordshire through archive film

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Hertfordshire was once served by a fascinating and varied collection of railways. The main lines to London ran alongside a network of sleepy and little used branches. Most of the branch lines have long gone, but the main lines survive. This, the first of 3 Volumes, explores the areas network of lines from the steam era to the present day.

In Volume One Presenter Tony Furse takes us on a journey around Hertfordshire using an extensive collection of archive material.

St Albans looking at the station, signal box and steam shed using archive material from steam days, through the diesel era to the electric age.
The Midland Main Line with a variety of steam workings at Napsbury in 1959.
The Branch Lines of St Albans and the railway from St Albans to Watford Junction. We explore the stations along the route in the 1960s through to the last years of diesel services.
Watford Junction and the steam era with film from the early 1960s on the main line and at the steam shed.
Electrified Branch Lines exploring the branches to Croxley Green and Rickmansworth Church Street. Steam and Diesel special trains are featured along with electric services in the 1970s.
Gone but not Forgotten and the long closed branch from St Albans to Hatfield. We explore the line using archive from the 1930s to the late 1960s, including the last freight trains. We also look at recent developments at Smallford and Nast Hyde Halt.
Additional Item. A journey from Watford to St Albans Abbey in 1989 plus St Albans and Smallford in the 1960s.

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Narrated by: Tony Furse
First published on DVD: August 2020
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 & 16:9 SD
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Running Time: 80-mins (1hr 20min) , Colour and Black & White
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Railways of Herts & Beds Vol. 2: A journey around Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire through archive film

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Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire were once served by a fascinating and varied collection of railways. The main lines to London ran alongside a network of sleepy and little used branches. Volume 2 explores the East Coast Main Line and branches to Hertford and Bedford from the steam era to the present day.

Presenter Tony Furse continues on a journey around Hertfordshire using an extensive collection of archive material.

The East Coast Main Line looking at the route from Kings Cross to Potters Bar and Hitchin in the steam era along with film from the 1970s. Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Stevenage and Digswell Viaduct all feature with A4s, A1s, V2s and suburban trains.

Cross Country from Hitchin and the lines to Royston and Bedford in the 1950s and 1960s. Includes a detailed look at steam comings and goings at Bedford and the quiet intermediate stations at Cardington, Southill and Henlow Camp with passenger and freight traffic. Also featured is a DMU on the branch in the days up until closure in 1961 and a Highland Goods loco in 1964.

The Branch to Hertford with a detailed look at the line from Welwyn Garden City to Hertford and the intermediate stations at Attimore Hall Halt, Holywell Hyde Halt, Cole Green and Hertingfordbury and the end of the line at Hertford Cowbridge. The line is shown during the run of a steam special behind a Great Northern J13 tank. In addition we explore the remains of the line in recent months.

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Narrated by: Tony Furse
First published on DVD: October 2021
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 & 16:9 SD
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Running Time: 75-mins (1hr 15min) , Colour and Black & White
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Railways of Herts & Beds Vol. 3: A journey around Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire through archive film

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Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire were once served by a fascinating and varied collection of railways. One notable and important line ran from Welwyn Garden City to Luton along the Lea Valley. Volume 3 explores this line using a collection of archive film taken in the 1950s and 1960s.

A history of the line from conception through to the British Railways era including a look at the motive power over the years on a variety of traffic. Includes the first diesel workings in the 1950s on passenger and freight

Along the Lea Valley. A journey along the line looking at the stations at Welwyn, Ayot, Wheathampstead, Harpenden East, Luton Hoo and Luton Bute Street using archive film.

Specials. Various steam hauled special trains in the British Railways Era with views from the train and lineside.

The last train and a final journey along the line in 1965. Luton and archive film of the town and stations at Luton Bute Street and Luton Midland with a variety of traffic from express passenger to freight. Includes Black 5s, 9Fs and Jubilees.

A look at the former railway today and an exploration of the remains of the stations and trackbed. Plus past and present scenes

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Cover photo: David Pearson & The John Alsop Collection.
Narrated by: Tony Furse
First published on DVD: May 2022
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 & 16:9 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 65-mins (1hr 5min) , Colour and Black & White
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Railways of Hertfordshire Vol. 4: Two contrasting Hertfordshire Branches

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The fourth volume in our series concentrating on archive footage of the branch line railways in this area. Here we feature two contrasting branches in Hertfordshire.

The Buntingford Branch A journey along the line from the junction at St Margarets and through the intermediate stations at Mardock, Hadham, Standon, Braughing and Westmill. Includes a journey along the line in a DMU, the history of the railway and the remains of the branch in recent years.

The Nickey Line. The branch from Harpenden to Hemel Hempstead starting with a history of the line. The rundown of passenger services is followed by a look at freight services until complete closure in 1979. Includes the Railway Correspondence and Travel Societies special of 1958, the South Bedfordshire Locomotive Clubs Special of 1960 and the LCGB specials of the 1970s. The Hemelite trains with views from the cab and lineside and featuring Drewry shunter D2203 and Clayton diesel D8568. The line is then explored prior to tracklifting. Finally we take a look at the remains of the line in recent months.

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First published on DVD: 2023
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Running Time: 100-mins (1hr 40min) , Colour and Black & White
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Railways through the Chilterns

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Two contrasting railways once ran over the Chilterns via Luton. One was the long lost branch from Welwyn Garden City to Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard. The other was, and still is, the Midland Main Line from St Pancras to the North. This programme looks at both of these lines railways in the late 1950s and 1960s along with the developments in the post steam era.

Along the Lea Valley. The railway from Welwyn Garden City through Wheathampstead and Harpenden East to Luton using previously unpublished film. This features the last passenger and freight services, demolition trains and the line just after closure.

The Midland Main Line. The line through St Albans and Harpenden to Luton featuring steam and passenger workings in the late 1950s and 1960s. Includes Scots, 9fs, Stanier 8fs, Jubilees and 2-6-4 tanks. Metrovic Co-Bos, the Blue Pullman and the inauguration of DMUs on the suburban services in 1959 along with Peaks, Brush Type 2s, a ‘Western’ Diesel Hydraulic and BRCW type 2s.

Luton to Leighton Buzzard. The railway from Luton Bute Street through Dunstable to Leighton Buzzard. The last ‘Dunstable Flyers’ are shown with steam traction in 1962 along with DMUs in 1965. Freight as well as passenger trains are also shown along with the final workings to Dunstable right up until the 1990s.

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First published on DVD: October 2023
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Running Time: 90-mins (1hr 30min) , Colour and Black & White
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Railways of Wales Vol. 1: Mid Wales

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Mid Wales offered a contrasting mix of railways, from the major links from Shrewsbury to the coast at Aberystwyth and the Central Wales Line, to the long secondary lines from Moat Lane to Hereford, Brecon and Neath. In this programme we explore these lines mostly in the 1950s, 1960s and 1980s.

Through Mid Wales. Shrewsbury and the line through Welshpool, Moat Lane, Newtown over Talerddig to Machynlleth with many of the intermediate stations and a range of steam power including ‘Manors’ and Standard Class 4s on passenger and freight. Steam is featured on the ascent to the summit at Talerddig both from the West & East. in addition the diesel era is shown with Class 37s on services to the Cambrian Coast.

The route through Oswestry. Oswestry and services to Ellesmere and Welshpool and the branch to Llanfyllin

To South Wales. The line from Moat Lane through Llanidloes and Builth Road to Three Cocks Junction.

The Central Wales line over Knucklas Viaduct, through Builth Wells to Llandeilo.

West from Hereford. The route West to Three Cocks Junction and the lines around Brecon and the branches to Neath and Merthyr

To the Coast at Aberystwyth. Machynlleth and the Cambrian line to Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth with a wide range of traffic including the Cambrian Coast Express. Aberystwyth’s steam shed and the narrow gauge line is also featured in the 1950s, 1960s & 1980s with a wide range of traction.

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Narrated by: Graeme Aldous
First published on DVD: June 2020
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 & 16:9 SD
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Running Time: 75-mins (1hr 15min) , Colour
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Railways of Wales Vol. 2 :The Cambrian Coast and the Dee Valley

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The Cambrian Coast and the route from Barmouth to Ruabon:- Barmouth through Ruabon provided a combination of dramatic coastal scenery, steep gradients and a wide variety of motive power. This volume explores these lines using archive film from the 1950s, 1960s and 1980s.

Along the Cambrian Coast. Dovey Junction to Barmouth. Steam power is shown at a variety of locations on freight and passenger workings. Also featured is the Cambrian Coast Express in the 1980s behind steam and diesel power.
Across Mid Wales & The Dee Valley. The route from Ruabon to Morfa Mawddach. A look at passenger and freight along the line through Llangollen, Bala and over the summit to Dolgellau in steam days. Includes scenes from the 1950s right up until closure in 1965. Also features a journey from Barmouth to Llangollen.
Barmouth to Pwllheli. Steam power on the line following the Cambrian Coast through Harlech, Portmadog and the junction at Afon Wen. BR Standards work alongside Manors and Dukedogs.
After the End of Steam. The Cambrian Coast route in the 1970s with the last freight traffic and DMU operation.
North to Bangor. The line from Afon Wen to Caernafon and Bangor, with DMUs and steam power prior to closure.
Bonus Item: A Journey from Shrewsbury to the Cambrian Coast in the late 1970s.

Railways of Wales Vol. 3: North Wales - Chester & Wrexham to Holyhead

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The North Wales Coast was served by a busy main line with express services and freight. In addition there were a number of brances serving North Wales and the Isle of Anglesey. The motive power was dominated by ex LMS designs & BR Standards. This volume explores these lines and their motive power and workings in the era of British Railways.

Into Wales by the Cambrian and Great Central Railways. The Wrexham Mold and Connahs Quay & Great Central route from Wrexham through Penyffordd to Chester Northgate.

Chester to Llandudno Junction. The main line busy with holiday traffic and freight heading along the coast through Rhyl & Colwyn Bay. Black 5s, Britannias, Duchess Pacifics & special trains are featured plus Rhyl Shed along with shunting duties and the transition to diesel traction.

Llandudno Junction. This busy junction with a wide variety of traffic in the BR era along with the steam shed.

Branches from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Llandudno

Along the Coast. The busy main line through Conwy & Penmaenmawr to Bangor with freight and passenger traffic behind a variety of steam classes. Plus a look at Bangor in the 1960s & 1970s

Across Anglesey. The main line to Holyhead and the many intermediate stations in the steam era and 1980s plus the branch to Amlwch in the days of steam and diesel traction. Includes special trains.

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First published on DVD: January 2021
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Running Time: 80-mins (1hr 20min) , Colour
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Railways of Wales Vol. 4: South Wales

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South Wales – The Railways from the Severn Estuary through the Welsh Valleys
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South Wales encompassed an amazing variety of railways and landscapes. The main line through Cardiff hosted services to London. The Valleys with their spectacular railways served an area dominated by ‘King Coal’. Swansea had a mix of lines and motive power. The South West coast was served by sleepy seaside branches.

The Gateway to Wales The Severn Tunnel and the route along the Estuary converging on Severn Tunnel Junction in steam days. Freight and passenger traffic is featured on a range of duties.

The Motive Power A recap on the motive power scene & the contrasting locomotive types serving the routes through North, Mid & South Wales.

The Main Line through Cardiff Steam workings through Newport & Cardiff and the steam sheds with a wide range of power including 9fs, 56XX tanks and Halls.

The Welsh Valleys The railways and services serving the Valley lines. Crumlin viaduct and the cross valley lines are included along with coal traffic and special trains. Prairies and Panniers feature on passenger and freight.

Steam Survivors Mountain Ash and the 1970s traction scene.

By LNWR to South Wales The route through Pontardulais to Swansea Victoria plus the lines in the Swansea area including the docks.

To the South West The railways of Carmarthen, freight to Newcastle Emlyn, the Cardigan Branch plus the branches to Cardigan, Pembroke, Milford Haven and Fishguard.

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First published on DVD: March 2021
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 & 16:9 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 100-mins (1hr 40min) , Colour
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