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All aboard for a nostalgic look at one of England’s most beloved traditions — vintage steam train travel. When steam trains were threatened with extinction, the British public united to conserve carriages and locomotives and even bought unused train lines. This made it possible for today’s generation to travel on vintage steam trains throughout Great Britain. Climb aboard for an up-close-and-personal ride on vintage trains as they cut through the beautiful British countryside. Examine the interiors of the passenger cars from long ago, witness the machinery and mechanisms still used to operate these giant iron beasts, and take a peek at the offices and rooms used by train personnel. Journey through the steam train’s intriguing past, and learn the unique history of these colossal and beautiful machines starting with railways inventor, George Stevenson.

Generally regarded as Australia's finest railway film and winner of many awards the world over, A Steam Train Passes is a nostalgic, imaginative essay on one of the majestic C38 class steam locomotives, 3801. The locomotive has recently returned to service and is currently operating out of the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere, south of Sydney.

Union Pacific's steam locomotive #3985 is the largest operating steam locomotive in the world. This 4-6-6-4 locomotive, built in 1943 still runs today as part of the railroad's public relations program. In this DVD, we'll follow 3985, which is also called the "Challenger", in Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma & Texas as she shows the public what big steam was really like. Highlights *Visit the Cheyenne Steam Shop to see where 3985 is maintained. *See some of the historical equipment still in the roundhouse *Follow the engine on it's ferry move across Nebraska *Enjoy her pulling an excursion from Council Bluffs to Sioux City, Iowa *See 3985's NRHS convention trip from St. Louis to Gorham, IL *Follow her through Oklahoma and Texas!

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at Clan Line, one of the Merchant Navy Pacific models bought by a group of enthusiasts in the 1960s as steam was beginning to die out, and follows its progress on the lines for a year.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at the Green Arrow engine, which became the first V2 engine to reach Plymouth in record time.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at what is widely-considered to be the best mixed-traffic engine in the country, the Black Five model.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at the journey of the Taw Valley engine, joining the crew for live action commentary and featuring aerial sequences and line-side locations.

Experience the thrill of riding the rails across an ever-changing American landscape with this fascinating collection of films.

LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman is a 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive built in 1923 for the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) at Doncaster Works to a design of Nigel Gresley. It was employed on long-distance express East Coast Main Line trains by the LNER and its successors, British Railways Eastern and North-Eastern Regions, notably on the London to Edinburgh Flying Scotsman train service after which it was named.

Driving and firing the Southern Engines.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at clash between the Bradley Manor and the Earl Bathurst engines for the Torbay Express route between Bristol and Kingswear.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume joins the drivers and engineers on the Western Line engines for live sequences of different journeys. Includes footage of the Rocket, Castle, King and Manor engines.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at the newly-restored King Edward I engine, with cameras following its route to over 50 locations, including London, Bristol and Didcot.

Ready for the most exciting ride of you life? Then fire up the boiler, crack the throttle and join the crews on America's largest steam locomotives.

Hey everybody, it's time for "Lots and Lots of Big Steam Trains Galore". It's 60 minutes of big steam train action, real train sounds, lively music, fun sing-along songs, and an exciting and educational bonus video - "All About The Caboose". You'll see steam locomotives of all shapes and sizes from all over the country huffing and puffing on down the tracks. There are big trains, little trains, fast trains, slow trains, famous trains, and even trains that you can ride. You'll love all the fun sing-along songs and music by famous children's musician, James Coffey. There's the Lots and Lots of Big Steam Trains Galore theme song plus, Big Steam Engine, Roar of the Rails, Let's Take A Ride on A Train, All Aboard, and more. Our camera crews, led by highly recognized train videographer Michael Armstrong and the team at CoasterFan2015, traveled all over the country to bring you the highest quality train video footage imaginable.

No matter what your age, if you love trains, we guarantee you ll love this new DVD! It s the biggest collection of trains ever recorded on one program! You ll see big trains, little trains, steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains, even trains from around the world! There s old trains, new trains, fast trains, slow trains, city, country and mountain trains, even trains that blow through snow! Plus, garden trains, scenic trains, electric, monorail and long forgotten trains. And, there s even toy trains, trolley trains and lots of gee whiz golly trains; they re all a part of this exciting collection of the greatest trains in the world! Spectacular close-up camera footage combined with award-winning sing-a-long song music by James Coffey and lots of real-life sounds make the thrilling action of these mighty machines a favorite among young and old alike!

If you are looking for Big steam train action then this is the DVD for you! Lots and Lots of Really Big Steam Trains -- Smokin Down The Tracks, brings you all the excitement of watching nothing but lots of really big steam trains thundering down the tracks. And, we've combined the spectacular sounds of these trains with some of your favorite train songs and entertaining music to create a video you will watch over and over again!

Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.

The Tramp is an escaped convict who is mistaken as a pastor in a small town church.

Comedy in which a bungling railway worker is given the job of stationmaster at a rundown station in rural Ireland, where his sidekicks are a toothless old gaffer and a portly young loudmouth. Hilarious adventures ensue, including a locomotive chase after gunrunners make off with a train.

Since 1863, the underground has served London , this started with the opening of the Metropolitan Railway from Paddington to Farrington. 150 years later, Steam returned to help celebrate the opening of this line - the world's first underground railway. Join us as we take a look at these celebrations...

Nearly 200 years ago, the train revolutionized our lives. It redrew the maps of states and nations, and changed concepts of distance and time like no other invention before. What visionaries imagined the development of the railroad? How did we get from the first chugging locomotives to the smooth giants of speed we see today? How does France's extensive rail network keep running smoothly, 24/7?

Arfon spent a week on the Great Central Railway finding out everything a trainee footplate member needs to know. Starting at the bottom, just as a real trainee would have done on BR, Arfon first becomes a cleaner then gradually progresses up the ladder with ex-Fireman Ray Martin teaching him the art of firing. Ex-BR Driver Bill Gwilt then takes over to explain how to oil and prepare the loco followed by how to drive. Arfon then takes the controls of Clun Castle in charge of a seven coach “express” running from Loughborough Central to Rothley. If you have ever wondered how a steam engine works or how they are maintained or driven, this best selling video is for you.

In a mountainous region of Sichuan, best known for pandas and earthquakes, there are no roads, no cars, no buses. But there is … a train. This documentary tells the story of the last working narrow gauge steam railway in China.

A special two disc edition from the Steam Scene of Summer 2016

Most movie fans know that the first filmmakers liked to shoot trains entering stations. This example by Sussex film pioneer George Albert Smith illustrates why. The train's rush towards the audience brings movement and visual drama. The flurry of human activity offers plenty for the audience to engage with - who are these people and where are they going? And the time pressure exerted by the fact that the train must soon depart adds narrative tension - will everyone get on and off in time?