West Coast Main Line Dvd, Part 1

Description

History & Traffic.

The route from Euston to the North was regarded as the ‘Premier Line’ and carried considerable quantities of passengers and freight.

In this programme we explore the development of the route, and chart the motive power changes.

Contents:

Part 1 – The Pre War Years: Steam in the 1920s with a variety of LNWR power. The 1930s with LMS Pacifics.

Part 2 – The Post War Years: Steam in the Post War years featuring the Duchess and Princess Pacifics, Royal Scots. Jubilees, Britannias and Black 5s.

Part 3 – Electrification: The diesel era with a look at the electrification of the Euston line in the 1960s.

Part 4 – Euston to Watford: With Euston station, Camden Bank and Shed.

Willesden: Willesden Station and Shed, Hatch End and Bushey Troughs. Features a wide variety of motive power.

Watford Junction: The shed and station in steam days.

Approx. 52 minutes.

This dvd is being sold on behalf of and with full permission of the copyright owner – Transport Video Publishing (TVP).