Cinerail

The programme, which also includes the work of other amateur cameraman, begins at York in 1964 before heading east to the market town of Malton where a line led to Gilling, Ampleforth and Coxwold. A journey on the branch's pick-up goods gives a fascinating reminder of BR's rural freight operations in...

Between 1966 and 1970, more than four million tons of stone was transported by rail from Magheramorne, near Larne, to Belfast for use in the construction of the M2 motorway. This immense undertaking was carried out by daily steam-operated workings, which consisted of specially-constructed side-discharge...

The programme starts at Perth, which in the early 1960s handled large numbers of freight and passenger workings. Its motive power depot - one of the largest in Scotland - was distinguished by being one of only the very few where ex-LMS and ex-LNER Pacific s could regularly be seen together. Although...

In September 1935, the first of the Class A4 Pacific s emerged from the London North Eastern Railway s Doncaster Locomotive Works. With their futuristic streamlined design and high-speed running, they quickly established themselves as favourites amongst both the travelling public and rail enthusiasts....

Described by the LMS as The Gateway to Scotland , Carlisle is the starting point of the programme with scenes filmed in 1962 at Citadel Station and Kingmoor Depot. Steam traction is predominant, with Duchess Pacific s still handling WCML expresses! North of Carlisle on the WCML, Beattock Station is featured...