Vol 34: The Great Britain III, Part 2: 11th – 14th April 2010

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On two discs, the whole story of a remarkable 9-day tour of Great Britain. In Part 2: Glasgow to Perth, Montrose, Aberdeen, Inverness, Kyle Of Lochalsh, Slochd, Aviemore, Drumochter, Edinburgh, Berwick, York and back to London. Featuring 70013 Oliver Cromwell, … Continue reading →

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Vol 33: The Great Britain III, Part 1: 6th – 10th April 2010

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On two discs, the whole story of a remarkable 9-day tour of Great Britain. The formula for this third grand tour of Great Britain was very similar to its predecessors, but in the days before the start, loco availability and … Continue reading →

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Vol 32: Mainline 2009, LNER Pacifics

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The newest locomotive on the British railway network in 2009 was a steam loco! 60163 Tornado took 18 years to build and cost £3 million, and has become as well known as her great predecessors Flying Scotsman and Mallard. This … Continue reading →

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Vol 31: 70013 Oliver Cromwell, Mainline 2009

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Since returning to the mainline in August 2008, Oliver Cromwell has quickly established herself (all steam locomotives, like ships, are female) as a great favourite with enthusiasts and passengers. From Folkestone to Plymouth, from Poole to Carlisle, this volume records … Continue reading →

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Vol 30: West Highlander 25th-27th September 2009

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A three day trip, from Preston to Mallaig and back, hauled by Jubilee 5690 Leander, K4 61994 The Great Marquess and K1 62005. The route includes Shap and Beattock banks, the upper Clyde valley, the West Highland line past Loch … Continue reading →

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Vol 29: Well Tank Charter, 5th-6th October 2007

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Two days in the company of the two surviving Beattie “Well Tank” locos on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. Martin Creese of 30742 Charters organised two days of photographic charters and we were blessed with marvelous weather. Available on Blu-ray and … Continue reading →

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Vol 28: The Great Britain II

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The Railway Touring Company ran its second marathon tour of Britain in April 2009: London to Penzance, Bristol, Shrewsbury, Carlisle, Glasgow, Inverness, Kyle of Lochalsh, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and finally York; eight days of steam haulage by Tangmere, Oliver Cromwell, Scots … Continue reading →

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Vol 27: NRM Mainline Steam In The South

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Having seen The Hero’s Return (Steam age Pictures Volume 17), about 850 Lord Nelson, the South Of England group of the Friends Of The National Railway museum asked for a disc that they could sell on NRM locomotives’ rail tours. … Continue reading →

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Vol 26: Mainline 2008, Part 4: LNER & BR Pacific Locomotives.

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Featuring 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley, 60009 Union Of South Africa, 60019 Bittern, 70013 Oliver Cromwell and 71000 Duke Of Gloucester, plus Black 5 45407 working The North Briton with 60009.

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Vol 25: Mainline 2008, Part 3: SR Locomotives

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Featuring 35028 Clan Line, 34067 Tangmere and 30777 Sir Lamiel, plus a cameo appearance by GWR 2-8-0T 5239.

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