Another delightful program for lovers of steam trains and travel. Two episodes featured. “Workhorses” covers the history of steam freight trains in Britain. Miles Kington reflects fondly on the unsung heroes of the railways. “Going Great Western” takes us on the Great Western Railway, which opened the so-called Cornish Riviera to travellers in the Victorian era. Features beautiful West Country scenery.
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ACMI Identifier
304661
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroad trains
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Freight cars - History
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)