Cumbria Coast Part 1
£14.95$152
The Cumbria Coast Railway carries you on an intimate journey along one of the forgotten coasts of Britain. This DVD covers the section from Barrow-in-Furness to Whitehaven, surely one of Britain's great secret lengths of coastline.
We've installed five cameras on a class 153 diesel multiple unit of Northern Rail to ensure you get the best view possible of the railway, the scenery and even the driver at work in the cab. The weather is perfect with blue skies, and the sea sparkles in the sunshine.
Product code: CI126 DVD
Product code: CI126 DVD
Cumbria Coast Part 2
£14.95$86
The Cumbria Coast Railway carries you on an intimate journey along one of the forgotten coasts of Britain. This DVD covers the section from Whitehaven to Carlisle, and at times you're just feet from the shoreline. The views are spectacular, and the history of the area no less so.
We've installed five cameras on a class 153 diesel multiple unit of Northern Rail to ensure you get the best view possible of the railway, the scenery and even the driver at work in the cab.
Product code: CI127 DVD
Product code: CI127 DVD
Ffestiniog Railway
£14.95$102
The Ffestiniog Railway is a steam operated narrow gauge railway running more than 13 miles from the beautiful harbour town of Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog thorugh the picturesque mountain scenery of North Wales. The railway was built to transport the slate from high in the mountains to the harbour at Porthmadog for export.
Four High Definition cameras are mounted on Merddin Emrys, one of the last surviving examples of a Double Fairlie, to show you the best of the action, including a perfect view of the watering operation at Tan y Bwlch.
Product code: CI128 DVD
Product code: CI128 DVD
The Furness Railway
£14.95$174
Join us on a class 153 of Northern Rail as we make the spectacular journey from Lancaster to Barrow-in-Furness on the historic and beautiful Furness Railway.
You'll get a perfect view from the five cameras we've mounted on the DMU, with an occasional sight of the driver in action. There's full, knowledgable commentary to describe the history of the railway, the area's mining heritage, and the sights we see along the way. But if you prefer to hear only the sounds of the railway, switch off the narration and immerse yourself in this wonderful journey.
Product code: CI125 DVD
Product code: CI125 DVD
Isle of Man Steam Railway
£14.95$40
A Journey on The Isle of Man Steam Railway takes us on board engine number 4, Loch for the 56 minute journey from east coast to west.
The Isle of Man Steam Railway is a beautifully preserved narrow-gauge Victorian Heritage railway set in the spectacular scenery of the Manx countryside. It runs for nearly 16 miles from Douglas, the Island's capital, to Port Erin on the west coast. The line dates from 1874, and it still boasts the original engines and rolling stock which make this railway so special.
Product code: CI121 DVD
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
£14.95$16
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway was one of the first Heritage Railways to be established in Britain. It runs from Keighley - on the main line from Skipton to Leeds and Bradford - nearly five miles up the Worth Valley in the heart of Bronte country.
We've five cameras recording the action - two on the footplate alone - and the weather for the trip is spectacular. From Oxenhope, we set off down the valley tender first so we can watch the locomotive working hard on the return leg, climbing 300 feet on a gradient which reaches nearly 1:50 in places.
Product code: CI133 DVD
Product code: CI133 DVD
The Llangollen Railway
£14.95$64
The Llangollen Railway is a heritage steam line running along the banks of the River Dee in North Wales from Llangollen to Corwen. It was built by The Llangollen Railway and operated by The Great Western Railway.
Our journey leaves from Platform 1 at Llangollen Station, passing Berwyn, Deeside Halt, Glyndyfrdwy and Carrog before arriving at Corwen. We're riding aboard 5199, a Class 5101 Great Prairie Steam locomotive built in 1934 for The Great Western Railway. We've five cameras mounted to give you the best view of the journey and the on-board action.
Product code: CI134 DVD
Manchester Piccadilly to Hull
£15.95$102
Enjoy the first production in our new series, Cab Rides. Our journey on a Class 185 of Transpemmine Express takes us from Manchester Piccadilly to Hull via Leeds. As usual, there's full commentary to let you know what's happening along the way, or you can switch it off to listen to the sounds of the powerful diesel engines had at work.
Along the way, we pass through the amazing Standedge Tunnel and hear about the immense challenge it presented to those who built this line.
Product code: CI135 DVD
Product code: CI135 DVD
Man Victoria to Liverpool return
£15.95$16
Join us for a ride in the cab of 185102, a Class 185 of Transpennine Express, for a journey from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street and back along the world’s first intercity railway with full commentary throughout.
George Stephenson overcame the odds to drive this railway through an inhospitable countryside to begin the age of the railway. His son, Robert, demonstrated what the very latest in steam engneering design could do when he won the competition in 1829 at Rainhill to build a locomotive to run on the railway. Rocket earned itself, and the father and son partnership, a place in history.
Product code: CI136 DVD
The Manx Electric Railway
£14.95$176
Travel with us as we ride on board Car 20 for a trip from Douglas to Ramsey with the Manx Electric Railway. This Victorian tram system runs through some of the most spectacular scenery on the Isle of Man, beginning at sea level on the prom in Douglas, and rising to 600 feet above the waves, clinging to the edge of the cliffs at Bulgham.
The Manx Electric Railway was completed in 1899, and the cars and trailers that run on it are all original. The MER boasts the oldest tram car in the world still running on its original line, and over the years tens of millions have thrilled to the views it offers.
Product code: CI122 DVD
Product code: CI122 DVD
Preston to Lockerbie DVD
£15.95$102
Travel from Preston to Lockerbie in the cab of a Class 350 of TransPennine Express on the West Coast Main Line. This is one of the most challenging and most beautiful sections of the WCML.
There’s impeccably researched commentary, marking the highlights of the route and explaining the history of the line dating back to its construction in 1846. There are stories of riots amongst the navvies who built it, and of the political trade-offs to decide upon the final route. And there are tales of tragic accidents which have seen passengers and rail workers injured and killed.
Product code: CI138 DVD
The Saving of The Settle-Carlisle
£14.95$102
A quarter of a century ago, Michael Portillo, then Minister for Transport, became the darling of railway enthusiasts when he announced that he would not allow British Rail to close the magnificent Settle-Carlisle Railway.
This special commemorative programme talks exclusively with Michael Portillo about that decision, and how he feels the line has developed since. We travel on The Fellsman steam excursion and on a Northern Rail service to see the beauty of the line, and hear from those who work hard to make it a success.
Product code: CI130 DVD
Product code: CI130 DVD
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
£14.95$102
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a 15 inch narrow gauge steam line which runs up the Eskdale valley in the western Lake District. It's a beautiful and secluded corner of England with a rich and historic past. The railway was built in the 19th century to bring iron ore from within sight of Sca Fell Pike, England's highest mountain. Originally a 3 foot gauge line, it was re-engineered to 15 inches in 1915 after a brief period of closure.
The real-time journey from Ravenglass to Dalegarth is captured by five cameras on board the newest of the line's steam locomotives, Northern Rock, built in 1976.
Product code: CI132 DVD
Scarborough to Leeds
£15.95$102
Journey in the cab of a Class 68 locomotive on this service from Scarborough to Leeds via York and Micklefield Junction.
Full commentary, with the option to turn it off and listen to the magnificent sounf of the 68's 3,750 hp Caterpillar engine.
Product code: CI139 DVD
The Settle & Carlisle Railway
£14.95$102
The Settle-Carlisle Railway is one of the most scenic lines in Britain. And you can enjoy it in all its glory with the best views on the train on DVD or Blu-Ray. With up to five cameras capturing the views and the action A Journey on the Settle-Carlisle Railway is the perfect way to explore this historic amd beautiful line. We travel from Settle Junction, where the line starts, to Carlisle's Citadel Station in an hour and forty minutes. Along the way there's a huge amount to see, and the knowledgable and fascinating commentary explains what you're looking at, along witha history of how the line came to be built, and how it nearly closed.
Product code: CI124 DVD
Product code: CI124 DVD
Snaefell Mountain Railway
£14.95$16
The Snaefell Mountain Railway takes you from the sleepy coastal village of Laxey to the top of the Isle of Man's highest mountain, climbing nearly 2,000 feet through the spectacular Manx countryside.
With five cameras bringing you the action you won't miss a thing. As we leave Laxey station there's the challenge of getting across the main coast road safely. Then the Snaefell Mountain Railway begins to climb the Laxey Valley as the Manx Electric Railway tracks diverge to the right. Almost immediately the world-famous Laxey Wheel comes into view, a reminder of the industrial heritage of this picturesque valley.
Product code: CI123 DVD
The Welsh Highland Railway
£14.95$102
The Welsh Highland Railway runs 25 miles through the mountains of North Wales between the coastal ports of Porthmadog and Caernarvon. It operates on trackbeds laid by the Croessor Tramway, the Porthmadog, Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway, the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways and the London & North Western Railway. This fully narrated production takes you on an adventure along its length, using five cameras mounted on an NG/G16 Class Beyer-Garratt steam locomotive to show everything from footplate action to the spectacular scenery.
Product code: CI129 DVD
York to Piccadilly - Diversion
£15.95$102
Experience a rare and exciting journey few will get a chance to see. This cab ride on a Class 185 of Transpennine Express from York to Manchester Piccadilly follows a route which is highly unusual. Filmed at the height of the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, it takes place against the background of a rail industry that’s been nationalised, and a skeleton service that is challenging managers to keep their drivers current on diversionary routes. This service would normally be run during night-time hours, but we get to experience it during glorious daytime weather which shows off the landscape at its best.
Product code: CI137 DVD
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