Loco Hauled Series

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This informative programme takes a close & thorough look at this distinctive class. It traces the history of the loco, clarifies the major differences between the sub-classes, features the driver explaining the cab check sequence before starting up a loco, as well as 2 cab rides. Areas included are Blackpool 'Club' trains, China Clay in Cornwall, Boulby & Eastgate branches in Yorkshire, passenger and railfreight operations in Scotland, steel traffic, coal in Scotland & South Wales, Civil Engineers traffic and aggregate traffic from Peak Forest.

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Ref: TR810D

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Ever since the days of steam traction different designs of rail locomotives have been classified into working groups - usually taking into account a combination of variables such as their wheel arrangement and power ratings. Probably the best known of these modern groupings are the Type 5 Freight Locomotives which comprise Class 56, 58, 59 & 60. These distinctly different looking locomotives are all expected to perform similar work:- pulling some of the heaviest rail freight trains on British Rail today.

Made with the full co-operation of BR and Foster Yeoman, this informative programme takes a close look at each class of Type 5 locomotive. The comprehensive script, initially traces the history of each class before clarifying some of the more fundamental technical details. While the unrivalled photography and direction provides an indispensable contemporary guide to the best 'hot spots' where each class can be seen at work today.

Lines and traffics featured include * Class 56:- Coal at Fiddlers Ferry, Denby, Barnetby, ECML, Aggregates, Rubbish & Steel. * Class 58:- Coal at Clipstone, Bolsover, Bennerley, Harworth, Toton, Ironbridge. * Class 59:- Aggregates at Theale, Acton, Westbury, Merehead (including cab ride). * Class 60:- Iron Ore traffic, Aggregates, Oil, & Coal services. * Passenger workings by each class.

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Although the British Rail network has never really benefited from a coherent long term electrification policy, lagging way behind most other European systems in this respect, the last two decades have seen main-line electrification of both the principal routes between London and Scotland. Both these routes, and also the main London to East Anglia line, are featured at a wide variety of locations.

As well as featuring the entire present range of electric locomotives in nearly every livery, this superbly made programme also includes:-

Class 81 and 85

A brief look at these interesting pioneers during their final years.

Class 86s are seen on passenger work, both on the West Coast main line and the East Anglian main line. They are also seen on a wide variety of rail freight, including Freightliner, steel, coal, parcels and Speedlink.

Class 87s are photographed working a wide cross section of traffics, including passenger and freight on the WCML. As well as the unique surviving Railfreight 87101

Class 89

A concise look at the short lived career of 'Avocet' which is seen working during early running in trials, and later on commuter trains from Kings Cross to Peterborough.

Class 90s

The newest traction in regular use on the West coast main line, are seen on a wide variety of passenger services as well as some typical rail freight flows including Freightliner, parcels and the daily European service. Also included are the special livery 'Freight connection' locomotives.

Class 91s

The pride of the East coast main line passenger service are seen at a wide variety of scenic locations, from Kings Cross to Berwick. Also featured are early trial runs and a special WCML working.

Class 71

A brief look at the surviving Class 71, which was recently restored to full working order.

Class 73s

With their unique electric/diesel capability, are featured on a wide variety of work. Examples include nearly all the different liveries: Civil Link, Network South East, BR Green, Orient Express, and BR Blue. There is also a close look at the work that these locomotives are most closely associated with on the Gatwick Express, as well as a feature on the 73's transferred to Chester

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With well over 500 locos built, the Class 47 or the Brush - Sulzer Type 4, as they were known when first constructed, are by far the largest numbered class of BR main line locomotive.

This superbly photographed and produced programme traces the history of this most widely travelled and utilised of all BR classes. Introduced over 30 years ago, these powerful and versatile locomotives have had a long and colourful career. However the early examples were not initially universally welcomed by rail enthusiasts as they certainly hastened the final demise of BR steam!

As well as including unique archive footage of early Sulzer type 4s in service, this video features all the major liveries carried by 47s over the years.

Traffic flows include oil, automotive, civil link, parcels, RFD, and passenger services. There's also an exciting cab ride on a 47/9.

A well written and informative script explains the major differences between each of the sub-classes.

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Thanks largely to the attention generated by both Rail Freight Today Ireland & New Horizons Ireland the Irish railway scene is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing interest areas for anyone with an interest in railways outside the UK. With heavy investment in a new generation of General Motors loco’s now taking place there's never been a better time to examine and contrast all the main classes including 001, 121, 141, 181, 071, plus the splendid new class 201 locos. Superbly photographed at a wide variety of locations, this interesting new programme also includes a visit to Inchicore works and an interview with the Chief Mechanical Engineer of Irish Rail. Highlights include:-

001 class

No longer in everyday service this historic class is briefly seen on both freight and passenger duties.

121 class

Passenger workings between Limerick and Limerick Junction.

141 class

Freight traffic including freightliner, fertiliser, cement, & engineers trains, also passenger workings between Limerick & Limerick Junction.

181 class

Featuring a cab ride plus freight traffic including gypsum & cement on the scenic Kingscourt to Drogheda line.

071 (& 111) class

Passenger services on the Dublin to Waterford line. Also stopping trains between Dublin & Drogheda, and 111s working the Dublin Belfast services. Freight includes the new wood traffic to Waterford and the Tara mines services, plus a cab ride.

201 (& 208)class

The flagship of the new Irish fleet is featured working the prestigious passenger services between Cork and Dublin. There’s also plenty of action on the Belfast to Dublin service for the new locos and their Northern Irish cousins, as well as the Dublin to Drogheda push pull services and a cab ride. Freight flows include cement & ammonia trains.

All told this is the most definitive and up-to-date guide to Ireland’s loco hauled classes ever published !

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Cover photo: Michael McMahon, top: 216 leaves Cork, bottom: 233 nears the border wth an ex-Belfast Adelaide yard liner train.
First published on DVD: 1996 (on VHS)
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
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Running Time: 60-mins (1hr 0min)

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There's never been anything quite like it!

In September 1993 East Midlands Freight staged one of the most successful open days ever seen. As well as capturing the excitement of the day's events this officially commissioned video takes an exclusive look at the loco movements on and around the site at Worksop before the actual day.

Locomotives featured include: 08511, 08607, 08723, 09104, 20087, 20132, D5300 (26007), 31107 John H. Carless VC, 31130 Calder Hall Power Station, 31276, 33035, 37019, 37298, 37692 The Lass O'Ballochmyle, 37715 British Petroleum, 37887 Caerphilly Castle/Castell Caerphilly, 37888 Petrolea, 37898 Cwmbargoed D.P., 37905 Vulcan Enterprise, 47145 Merddyn Emrys, 47234/45, 47653, 47972 The Royal Army Ordance Corps, 56044 Cardiff Canton 56051 Isle of Grain, 56095 Harworth Colliery, 58003 Markham Colliery, 58034 Bassetlaw, 58050 Toton Traction Depot, 59001 Yeoman Endeavour, 59102 Village of Chantry, 60001 Steadfast, 60013 Robert Boyle, 60031 Ben Lui, 73101 The Royal Alex, 86618, 87101 Stephenson, 90019 Penny Black.

Preserved: 20048, D4 Great Gable, D100 Sherwood Forest, 212 Aureole, D821 Greyhound, D7523 John F. Kennedy, E3003, E27000 Electra, 50031 Hood, 50149 Defiance, 55015 Tulyar, 89001.

Also featured are 37, 47, & 58 cab rides, plus the shuttle services that ran from Sheffield to Retford, Cottam and West Burton power stations.

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First published on DVD: 1993 on VHS, 2003 on DVD
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Running Time: 50-mins (0hr 50min) , Colour
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