This DVD takes a comprehensive in-depth look at the development of the popular LMS-designed 'Black 5' class which was probably one of, if not the most, versatile of locomotive designs ever to the grace the British railway network. This superb programmes features many of the class at work both on the mainline routes and preserved lines. Learn More

An in-depth look at a locomotive design that is acknowledged as the pinnacle of Sir William Stanier's career as Chief Mechanical Engineer on the LMS. The programme studies the locomotives' introduction into service and subsequent developments, using archive footage that includes rare film of streamlined 'Duchesses', plus superb modern film sequences of two preserved members of the class in action. Learn More

There are more surviving Bulleid Pacifics than any other type of British railway locomotive, with eleven 'Merchant Navy' and twenty of the smaller 'West Country' and 'Battle of Britain' Pacifics in preservation. Using archive footage and modern-day film sequences this programme traces the development of two locomotive designs that from their introduction have been the subject of technical debate and controversy. Learn More

The class and its development are studied in detail, with archive film showing V2s during their working days on British Railways. The sole survivor of the class, 'Green Arrow', is featured in depth and impressive film sequences show the locomotive in preservation, a period which saw the 'V2' in action on several of the UK's major preserved railways and also on the national rail network. Learn More

In 1955 Mike Lord mounted his bicycle and pedalled from Bolton to see the Manchester Ship Canal. Fortunately he took his cine-camera and tape recorder with him. The results of his visits from 1955 to 1964 are pure magic. With over 120 ships on view, coal fired tugs, a ‘Liberty Ship’, Austin Healeys and double deck buses for export, these videos show how busy the Canal was 41 years ago. Learn More