Original Steam on 16mm

Quality images of the British Railway steam powered units in 1966 around Newcastle, Wakefield, Bedlington, Ryhope and Hartlepool. Featuring goods activity hauled by the giants of steam used on the Northern Eastern region, including 42073, 44946, 44915, 62012, 90348, 65811, 65861, 43012, 48382, 48137, 92079, 63458, 90203 and others.

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Description

DVD – Colour – 30 minutes
Exempt from classification

Quality images of the British Railway steam powered units in 1966 around Newcastle, Wakefield, Bedlington, Ryhope and Hartlepool. Featuring goods activity hauled by the giants of steam used on the Northern Eastern region, including 42073, 44946, 44915, 62012, 90348, 65811, 65861, 43012, 48382, 48137, 92079, 63458, 90203 and others.

Includes snippets of saddle tanks in the Yorkshire coastlines and superb aerial footage of Newcastle station in its heyday.

As far as we know, this footage has never been seen on video and is a feast of activity for all steam enthusiasts.

The film begins with a short narration and the images are then supported by carefully selected classical music.

An Aarchive Film Production
Narrated by Roger Lilley
Produced by Frank Banfield
Directed by Phil Lilley

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