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This is the story of the largest passenger airliner ever built, the Airbus A380.

Highlights include historic film of its first flight at Toulouse in April 2005, spectacular footage of its maiden UK arrival at Heathrow Airport in May 2006 and a dramatic fly-past over the Bristol area.

Airbus clearly believed that big planes, and not more frequent flights, would be the preferred way to handle large numbers of fliers in the future. Their new double-deck, four-engined airliner, the Airbus A380, was designed to provide the solution. The company spent around £6billion in developing the A380, but it was hoped that this investment would pay dividends by providing the solution to air travel congestion and to estimates that passenger traffic would double in 15 years.

The A380 was designed so that it could accommodate more passengers and cargo than any other commercial airliner, yet its designers claimed it would actually increase efficiency, use less fuel and generate less noise. This DVD is a tribute to a record-breaking aircraft, and one which hoped to set new boundaries in worldwide aviation.

WOLVERTON RAIL NOTE: This is my favourite "long-haul" jet. Have travelled on it a number of times to Australia and it is briiliant, far superior to a 747. And no we didn't go first class, business class or Premium Economy... we go the same as most other passengers.. normal economy..

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First published on DVD: 2017
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Running Time: 50-mns (0hr 50min)

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Climb aboard for an historic tour of Bath…with a difference!

Your journey includes the full story of Buses and Trams in Bath from the earliest days, blended with modern views of the beautiful Georgian city from a Sightseeing Bus.

Your narrator is West Country transport historian Peter Davey, whose collection of nostalgic photographs gives a fascinating insight into the past.

One of the highlights is an enchanting excerpt of a 1930s film, showing Trams weaving their way through the streets of Bath.

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First published on DVD: 2017
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
Media Format: DVD-R

Running Time: 55-mns (0h 55min)

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Beautifully restored Vintage Buses from the 1950s and 1960s convey Bristol Transport historian Peter Davey to a wide range of locations associated with the city’s Tramway and Carriage Company.

You will visit the former depots at Avonmouth, Ashton Gate, Hanham, and Eastville, and the main terminii at the Centre, Prince Street and Old Market.

The story is brought right up to date with a trip to Muller Road depot and City Line’s new headquarters at Hengrove.

Anyone interested in Bristol’s history – and Bus enthusiasts nationwide – will cherish this presentation.

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First published on DVD: 2017
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 60-mns (1h 0min)

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This ever-popular presentation continues to charm everyone who sees it!

Enjoy a fascinating historical tour of Bristol, including present sites with tramcar connections, courtesy of a beautifully restored vintage double-decker bus.

You will explore the remaining tram tracks at Horfield Depot, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple Meads, some of the old depots, Clifton Rocks Railway and a recently found Horse Tram at Downend.

The film is narrated by Bristol’s Tram historian, Peter Davey, whose extensive collection of Tram photographs is used to excellent effect.

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Narrated by: Peter Davey
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 60-mins (1hr 0min)

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This superb tribute to Bristol’s railway heritage – which includes visits to over 40 stations and halts in and around the city, both past and present – begins at Brunel’s historic Temple Meads Station, which has been a vital transport hub since the early 1840s.

A number of other stations have also had an important interchange role, such as Stapleton Road which, for some years, served as the main Bristol station for South Wales and south coast trains not calling at Temple Meads. It was also an exchange point for passengers on the Clifton Down to Avonmouth line who wished to change to South Wales trains. In addition, suburban stations were used extensively for travel to and from workplaces a few miles further out, for instance Robertson’s Jam Factory in Brislington, Avonmouth Docks, and Filton aircraft works.

Excursion traffic was also important for a number of stations, such as Clifton Down where special trains conveyed passengers to and from Bristol Zoo, shows on the Downs and on day trips to the South West. As residential areas developed around the city, new stations were opened, including those at St Anne’s Park and Horfield.

The history of each station and halt is fully explained. Some have sadly closed, such as those at Mangotsfield, Fishponds, Ashton Gate and Hotwells. However, many still operate today, such as Lawrence Hill, Parson Street, Redland and Sea Mills. The film also gives a full update on the Filton Bank four-tracking project, which is doubling the number of lines between Temple Meads and Filton Abbey Wood. This is the biggest investment in the Great Western Railway since Brunel built it more than 175 years ago. Other highlights include a visit to the delightful heritage line, Avon Valley Railway at its Bitton headquarters.

This very special tour is enhanced by dramatic modern film, rare historic photographs and archive film excerpts, and is guided by Bristol-based author Mike Oakley, who has written a number of popular books on West Country railway stations. It ends triumphantly with the brand new electrification of the line between Bristol Parkway and London, which will help to deliver the full benefits of the new ultra-modern, high-speed Intercity Express trains.

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First published on DVD: 2018
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 109-mins (1hr 49min)

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Join Tram Historian Peter Davey in his quest to find what remains of West Country Tramways, on this enjoyable journey around one of England’s most picturesque regions.

Your tour extends from Cheltenham in the north right through to Camborne and Redruth in Cornwall, and it is illustrated by a blend of rare archive photographs and modern film. Along the way, specialist contributors add their own fascinating comments.

Highlights include the discovery of three rare survivors from the golden age of Tramways: a Horse Tram in Gloucester; Cheltenham No. 21, which was relocated at Crich, then Bournemouth, and is now back in its home town, and Swindon No. 13, currently residing in the old GWR works.

There is also a visit to Seaton’s popular present-day narrow-gauge system; the Lynton and Lynmouth water-balanced Cliff Railway in North Devon; Weston-super-Mare’s attractive holiday toast-rack cars; Taunton’s unusual single line; the city routes of Exeter, one of whose Trams is saved at Seaton; and the large Bogie trams of Plymouth and Torquay.

This is a nostalgic treat for transport enthusiasts everywhere, and it will be enjoyed by anyone with a love of the West Country.

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Narrated by: Peter Davey
First published on DVD: 2017
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
Media Format: DVD-R

Running Time: 70-mins (1hr 10min)

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Bristol’s role as the major port and commercial city of the South West of England developed in conjunction with its bustling railway network. London Midland and Scottish lines intersected with those of the Great Western Railway, and a host of stations were built to serve the ever-expanding population.

Many of Bristol's routes, and most of the former stations, have now been consigned to history. Thanks to the help of Avon Valley Railway, who have lovingly restored part of the local system, you can now journey through time to recreate the magic of the railways in their heyday.

With the aid of some wonderful old photographs, specialist contributors reveal the full glory of Bristol’s railway heritage. Compelling viewing for railway enthusiasts everywhere.

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Do you remember taking a day return to Severn Beach in its heyday as ‘The Blackpool Of The West’? Did you have fun in the sun at the Blue Lagoon, sample the delights of the Boating Lake, try your luck at the Fairground, or take in the bracing sea breezes on the famous shingle beach?

You can now rekindle some golden memories of yesteryear.

Produced in association with the Pilning and Severn Beach Local History Group, this presentation includes previously unreleased archive film of Severn Beach from the 1940s through to the 1970s.

The presentation begins at Aust, where it is believed the Romans set up the first crossing point. The Aust Ferry is remembered, together with the building and opening of the first Severn Bridge. Northwick, Pilning and Redwick are also visited, and for railway buffs there is a special feature on Pilning Station and the Severn Tunnel.

After a trip to New Passage, where the steam ferry took travellers to South Wales before the tunnel was built, and a look at the second Severn Crossing, you arrive at Severn Beach.

You can then enjoy the recollections of Percy Locke and Gordon Humphries, who saw the development of Bristol’s Riverside Resort in the 1920s and 1930s. Their memories are illustrated by a rich variety of nostalgic photographs and film.

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Filmed by/when: Cameramen Andy Warren, Paul Hibbs
Narrated by: Trevor Fry (BBC Radio Bristol); Presented by Dave Rogers.
Written by: Dave Rogers
First published on DVD: 2004
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
Media Format: DVD-R
Origination: Archive film by Mike Edwardes

Running Time: 70-mins (1hr 10min)

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This is the story of one of Britain's most delightful railways. The Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Railway was a quirky, colourful, independent, standard gauge light railway which served the people of North Somerset from 1897-1940. First proposed in 1884, construction took so long that some sleepers were rotten by the time the line opened! The railway was always short of money, and most of the locos and rolling stock were bought second-hand from various sources, making a motley but interesting collection. Over its 14 mile length there were 19 stations, mostly just halts with no platforms and only a hut for shelter. Where there were platforms, they were usually made of wood. Stories abound of times when passengers would jump off to pick flowers or blackberries at the many level crossings. Trains were led across the streets in Clevedon by a guard carrying red and green flags, and the line ran through beautiful countryside. From 1911 until 1931, the railway came under the management of the 'Light Railway King' Col. H F Stephens. This DVD brings the story of this fascinating railway to life, with the help of some superb rare photographs, precious archive film from the 1930s, an award-winning model railway, interviews and aerial footage of some of the route of the line today. A real treat for railway enthusiasts everywhere.

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All aboard for a nostalgic tour around the old rail routes of Bristol!

With extensive use of previously unseen archive film, and historical photographs, your journey starts at Bitton and then heads for:

Bath Green Park, Bath Spa, Keynsham, Brislington, Whitchurch, Portishead, Shirehampton, Avonmouth, Severn Beach, Filton Junction, Patchway, Pilning, Severn Tunnel, Thornbury, Yate, Westerleigh, Bristol Parkway. PLUS a whistle-stop tour of the old Midland and GWR routes of Bristol.

The memories of ex-railwaymen blend with those of railway historians to re-create the magic of a bygone age. The story is brought up to date with a feature on Avon Valley Railway's exciting plans for development of the Bitton to Bath line.

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Cover photo: Painting of Bath Green Park, Midland station
Filmed by/when: Paul Hibbs (non archive)
Edited by: Presented & produced by Dave Rogers
First published on DVD: 2007 on DVD
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 & 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
Media Format: DVD-R
Origination: unreleased archive cine-film and historical photos

Running Time: 70mins (1hr 10min) , Colour and B&W
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This is your chance to experience one of the best railway photograph archives in Britain. Join railways author Rex Conway on a tour of main line journeys from Bristol, superbly illustrated by photographs which were captured during his countless expeditions around the country during the twilight years of steam in the late 1950s and 1960s. Rex worked all his life as a professional photographer, and his hobby was railways, so the two came together and resulted in thousands of high quality photographs. The steam engines of that era are captured in all their glory and you can also enjoy a rich variety of station views for those who take pleasure in railway architecture.

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Running Time: 70-mins (1hr 10min)

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Recalling one of the country’s favourite lines: from beginnings to heyday and the route today.

The Somerset & Dorset remains one of Britain’s best-loved railways. As well as boosting trade in the region and helping people get to and from work, it passed through some stunning scenery and is fondly remembered by holidaymakers and day trippers.

This souvenir DVD is the fascinating story of how the railway grew from humble beginnings in the 1850s, when it linked the Somerset towns of Glastonbury and Highbridge, into a mainline route. Eventually it connected the Bristol Channel to the English Channel, and the Midlands and North to the South Coast. Memories of journeys on the famous Pines Express to Bournemouth are particularly cherished.

The story is enhanced by rare archive film, much of which has never previously been released. It is also illustrated by evocative photographs, slides and maps, and most of the old station sites and prominent surviving landmarks are shown as they are today.

You will also enjoy the recollections of engine drivers, firemen and other staff who worked on the S & D, as well as those of railway historians, authors and volunteers who are working to keep the spirit of the line alive at Washford, Midsomer Norton and Shillingstone.

This is one of the most comprehensive DVD records of a greatly missed line and will be enjoyed by railway enthusiasts everywhere.

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Filmed by/when: Andy Warren & others
Edited by: Dave Rogers
First published on DVD: 2010
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
Media Format: DVD-R

Running Time: 90mins (1hr 30min) , Colour and Black & White
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The dramatic story of the men who made the world’s first, and still the largest, underground railway. Since Victorian times, London’s underground railway has played a vital role in the daily life of generations of Londoners. This intriguing new documentary celebrates the vision and determination of those pioneers who conceived this revolutionary transport system and the men who tunnelled to make the tube.

Based on the popular book by Christian Wolmar, Britain’s leading commentator on the railways, and enhanced by stunning archive material and evocative film, this DVD reveals London’s hidden wonder and shows how the railway beneath the streets helped create the city we know today. The story continues through two world wars, when the Tube proved the best shelters of all, and up to the present day, with the onset of privatisation and the arrival of driverless trains.

The production benefits from access to rolling stock and rare archive material stored at London Transport Museum’s sites in Covent Garden and Acton, including the only surviving locomotive from the world’s first underground railway.

If you are interested in any aspect of Britain’s transport heritage, or indeed the evolution of modern London, you will find this new film absolutely enthralling.

Praise for Wolmar’s book of the same title:

‘An astonishing account of one of the world’s most amazing feats of engineering.’ Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London 2000-2008.

‘Christian Wolmar is a Pulman among story-tellers….His pride and passion carry his story along.’ TOM FORT, Sunday Telegraph.

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Running Time: 97mins (1hr 37min)

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