Steam Railways
A collection of programmes from the BBC archives celebrating the beauty of steam locomotives and the deep, engrained love Britain holds for its steam railways.
4472 - Flying Scotsman
Travel from London’s King’s Cross to Edinburgh on the 'Flying Scotsman'. (1968)
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The Romance of Indian Railways—The World About Us
Celebrating 150 years of rail transportation with a look at India's rail network. (1975)
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The Fishing Line—Steam Days
Miles Kington travels on one of the most picturesque railways in Britain.
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The Rainhill Story: Stephenson's Rocket
A look at the 1829 competition to find the best steam locomotive in Britain. (1979)
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The Long Drag—The Train Now Departing
Film charting the events surrounding the proposed closure of the Settle to Carlisle line.
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The West Highlander—The Train Now Departing
A reconditioned steam train is reintroduced on Scotland's West Highland Railways. (1988)
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The Holiday Line—The Train Now Departing
Railway enthusiast Barry Smith retakes a once popular train journey to Exmouth. (1988)
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Steam on the Isle of Man—The Train Now Departing
A look at the Isle of Man's narrow-gauge steam locomotive network. (1988)
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Lines of Industry—The Train Now Departing
Defunct industrial railway lines and associated locomotives are being restored. (1988)
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The Survivors—The Train Now Departing
Preservation societies strive to keep steam train services running for visitors. (1988)
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Engines Must Not Enter the Potato Siding—Tuesday Documentary
A film about railways and railwaymen in the North of England. (1969)
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Men of Steam—In View
John Betjeman hears from the railway men who are facing the end of the steam age. (1962)
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Travels with a Duchess—Steam Days
Miles Kington is shown the workings of the 'Duchess of Hamilton'. (1986)
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The Quest for Speed—Steam Days
The three locomotives which played a part in the world speed record.
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A Tale of Two Scotsmen—Steam Days
Miles Kington tries to find out why the name 'Flying Scotsman' is so revered. (1986)
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Workhorses—Steam Days
Miles Kington looks at freight trains and their usage before motorways.
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Going Great Western—Steam Days
Miles Kington explores the line laid from Bristol to Exeter by Brunel.
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Railway Mania—The Past at Work
Anthony Burton looks at the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. (1980)
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The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)
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With a Fine Feeling for Steam
A look at the private steam railway network, the Strathspey Railway. (1977)
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