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There are trams running in four Hungarian cities, most with rolling stock unique to the country. By far the largest system is in Budapest, the capital city, where there are three Metro lines, each with distinctive rolling stock, light railway lines, an extensive trolley-bus network, and a rack railway. Whilst this DVD deals mainly with the trams, there is some coverage of the other modes, and in particular, the fascinating 'Foldalatti Metro', dating from 1896. A highlight of our visit is a tram tour using a restored 2-axle car, dating from 1909.

The attractive provincial city of Debrecen has a single tram line, worked by unique 'Ganz' articulated trams, dating from 1997, running alongside 'two room and a bath' articulated cars from the 1960's.

Miskolc, in the north east of the country, has replaced its older rolling stock with secondhand 'Tatra KT8' articulated cars, painted in the corporate green and yellow livery, and ex Vienna 'E Class' articulated cars and bogie trailers, still running in their former owners colours.

The fourth tramway is in Szeged, in the south of the country, where there are four tram routes. Routes 3, 3F and 4 are still worked with 'two room and a bath' articulated cars, which make evocative, traditional, tram noises. Route 1 is currently worked by 'Tatra T6' and 'KT4D' cars, in an attractive yellow and blue livery, relieved with white and a red stripe. There is also some earlier film of 2-axle museum cars operating in 1990.

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Running Time: 90-mins (1hr 30min)

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This volume provides an extensive nostalgic look at the Irish Rail scene since 1995, during which time there have been major changes. This video captures the days of near universal locomotive haulage and semaphore signalling, in many parts of the Republic. Since then, locomotive haulage has largely given way to railcars on most intercity routes, and commuter services. Locomotives no longer run round their trains at termini.

Locomotive classes featured are 071, 121, 141, 181, 071, and 201, along with various classes of Railcars, and EMU’s on the DART. The change of livery from orange, to green and silver is documented.

Preserved steam operation is shown on the Tralee & Dingle, and Cavan & Leitrim heritage lines, now only a memory themselves. Also featured are the Bombardier buses operated by Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann.

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Narrated by: Brian Mac Aongusa
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Running Time: 96-mins (1hr 36min)

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This fascinating production was filmed in 1974 on the occasion of the Isle of Man Steam Railway's Centenary, and during the 1983 Vintage Transport Weekend, which was run for transport enthusiasts. During the Steam Railway's Centenary, a number of locos that had not been used for years were on display at the impressive terminus in Douglas, which at that time, had two island platforms, complete with canopies. and an impressive array of semaphore signals. Crossbench cars were much in evidence on the Manx Electric Railway, which serves Laxey and Ramsey. The Douglas Southern Tramway is remembered, using film of the preserved No 1, making a rare appearance running at the Crich Tramway Museum.

During the 1983 event there was much activity, as a number of specials were run on the Manx Electric, including newly restored loco No 23, pioneer electric car 2, a number of crossbench cars, and a rarely seen saloon trailer. Specials also ran on the Steam Railway, including a train in blue livery, plus some spectacular double-headed run-pasts. The ex County Donegal Railcars are also seen in action. The Snaefell Mountain Railway is featured, as well as the Douglas Horse Tramway, when the winter saloons and some of the open cars were out on the promenade.

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Running Time: 51-mins (0hr 51min)

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The Jubilee Line was created using the Baker Street to Stanmore branch of the Bakerloo line, coupled to a new extension from Baker Street to Charing Cross via Bond Street and Green Park. Even earlier this section of the Bakerloo Line itself had taken over former Metropolitan line tracks in 1939. When first planned, the new line was named the Fleet Line, but in 1977 it was renamed the Jubilee Line to commemorate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee that year. However due to construction delays it did not open until 1979. The line was further extended in 1999 to reach Stratford. The section of line between Green Park and Charing Cross was abandoned and the new line routed via Westminster and Waterloo. The line was opened in time to serve the Millennium Dome in 2000.

Here we trace the line’s origins through the Metropolitan and Bakerloo lines and take a detailed look at the line today. In its short history the line has had three generations of rolling stock, namely the 1972 Mark II stock, the 1983 stock and the present 1996 stock, as well as the 1986 prototype tube stock, all seen in action.

Other features included are the 1938 tube stock when it was part of the Bakerloo Line, the Stanmore Open Day, which also saw 1960 stock operating between Stanmore and Neasden and a variety of other Underground rolling stock on display, and a visit to Stratford depot. In 2009 the London Transport Museum’s preserved 1938 stock toured the Jubilee Line between Stratford and West Hampstead and this is covered in some detail. The final section takes a detailed look at the line and its interchanges with all the other Underground lines, the DLR and National Rail services.

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Narrated by: Paul Ross. Script Adviser: Brian Hardy
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Number of discs: 1-DVD-R

Running Time: 100-mins (1hr 40min)

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The exciting city of Lisbon has five tram routes today, one of which is mainly operated by modern, articulated cars. The other routes are mainly operated by a fleet of 45 remodelled 'Standard' cars. The city is built on seven hills, and there are three interesting street funiculars, and a vertical lift, which offers good views accross the city. The tram operator 'CARRIS', also provides tourist trams, which offer tours of the more interesting parts of the city, including the hilly 'Graca' district, with its narrow, winding streets.

In this production, after reviewing the present scene, we take the viewer back to see many of the routes that have passed into history, including 'Poco do Bispo', 'Cruz Quebrada', 'Arco do Cego', 'Alcantara', 'Largo do Rato', and 'Carmo'. We see and hear the American built cross-bench and semi-convertible bogie cars, lightweight cars, and trailers in operation. The tramway system reached its peak in 1958, and has been much reduced as the Metro has expanded, and road traffic has vastly increased.

There are scenes of British-built AEC and Daimler buses, and the 'Estoril' railway. We see the remodelling of the present fleet taking place in Santo Amaro works in 1995. Finally we visit the tram museum, where a representative collection of historical trams and buses is displayed.

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Filmed by/when: John Laker with additional material by W C Jannsen
Narrated by: Geoffrey Skelsey, script advisor Brian King
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Running Time: 100-mins (1hr 40min) , Colour
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London Overground took over the Lea Valley lines, running from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, previously operated by Abellio Greater Anglia, on 31st May 2015. At the same time TfL took over the Liverpool Street to Shenfield service. They inherited existing fleets of class 315 and 317 emus from the previous franchise holders. All were overhauled and outshopped in either London Overground or TfL liveries. Signage was brought in line with their corporate images, and stations were manned during operating hours.

Here we show all the lines in detail during the period following the change over, and before the existing rolling stock was replaced by new class 345 and 710 Aventra emus. The Shenfield line was destined to become part of the new Elizabeth line, running through tunnels under central London to Reading and Heathrow in the west. Work to upgrade stations along the line are seen in this production.

Seven-car Aventra Class 345s, which first entered service on the Shenfield line in 2017, are shown in operation. These were scheduled to be increased to nine-car formations for the Elizabeth line by the time the first section opened.

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First published on DVD: 2018
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Running Time: 78-mins (1hr 28min)

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The London Overground service from Euston to Watford has its origins in the London & North Western Railway which opened the line in 1917 between Euston and Watford Junction. The line was electrified as third rail D C from its opening and was worked with distinctive Oerlikon EMUs, which were later augmented by LMS compartment stock delivered in the 1920s.

In British Railways days, the original LNWR and LMS rolling stock was replaced by Class 501 EMUs in 1955.

Tracks were shared with the Bakerloo line from Queens Park to Watford Junction.

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In 1985, the class 501s were replaced by Class 313 dual voltage EMUs, maintained by Hornsey depot. Croxley depot closed on 2nd November 1985, having already lost its Bakerloo trains three years earlier.

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In March 1997 the line became part of the Silverlink Metro franchise, owned by National Express, and trains carried its distinctive blue and green livery.

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London Overground took over the local service between London’s Euston station and Watford Junction from Silverlink Metro in 2007

London Overground Class 378 EMUs progressively replaced Silverlink’s Class 313s and 508s from 2010. They are based on the Bombardier Electrostar design and were built at Derby.

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The first Class 710 set ran on the line on 9th September 2019 and they progressively replaced most of the Class 378s.

This video has extensive coverage of the days when Class 501s ran the service, alongside 1938 Tube Stock on the Bakerloo line, plus a brief view of the Oerlikon stock. The Silverlink Metro period is also featured, as well as the days when Class 378s provided all the services. Finally, the introduction of the new Class 710s is well covered.

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First published on DVD: 2020
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Running Time: 83mins (1hr 33min)

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London Overground took over the North London line from Silverlink Metro in 2007. Today it runs two branches from Stratford to Richmond, and Clapham Junction, serving the inner northern suburbs of the City, providing interchange with a number of Underground and other London Overground services, as well as the DLR and National Rail.

This volume covers the line from the 1970s to the present day. Services formally used the terminus at Broad Street, until the line was extended to Stratford and North Woolwich, bypassing it. This section is covered in the video.

Archive film shows the line in British Rail days, when it was worked, originally, with class 501, and later two car class 416 EMUs. Class 313 dual voltage EMUs took over in 1989 until replaced by the present class 378s in 2010. The line is shared with a lot of freight services which are well covered in this production.

The line is also a major freight artery and this is featured in this production. This video also documents the last days of the DMUs, the short-lived time with the class 378s, and finally, the line operated with the class 710s.

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London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking

The Gospel Oak to Barking line became part of the London Overground in 2007 when it took over from Silverlink Metro. The western end of the line is at Gospel Oak, where it provides interchange with the North London line. The line is 13 miles long with 12 stations, and is sometimes known as the Goblin Line. In 2010, London Overground introduced 8 new Class 172 DMUs to replace the class 150 DMU’s previously operated by Silverlink Metro.

It was electrified in 2016/7, but electric services did not commence due to technical problems with the new class 710’s built for the line. Electric services commenced in March 2019, using three class 378s, reduced from 5 to 4-cars, working alongside the DMUs. When the last of the DMUs came of lease, the service was reduced to half hourly, until the first of the class 710’s was cleared for operation. The first train entered service alongside the class 378’s on 23rd May 2019. A full service with the new trains was achieved in August.

The line is also a major freight artery and this is featured in this production. This video also documents the last days of the DMUs, the short-lived time with the class 378s, and finally, the line operated with the class 710s.

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First published on DVD: 2020
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Running Time: 57mins (0hr 57min) , Colour
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The C stock was built by Metro Cammell in Washwood Heath , Birmingham, and first entered service in 1970, displacing CO/CP stock on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Classified as C69 they were delivered in unpainted aluminium finish with black roofs. A further batch, classified C77, was delivered in 1977 to replace CO/CP stock on the District Line’s Edgware Road to Wimbledon service. In the early 1990’s they were all refurbished and painted in London Underground’s corporate livery.

Here we trace the history of this stock, and give extensive cover of them in the final years of operation on all three lines. Also featured are the Yellow Pages and Olympic Bid liveries. It concludes with coverage of the "C Stock Explorer Tour" in April 2014, when the Metropolitan branches to Amersham, Watford and Uxbridge were visited, together with parts of the Piccadilly Line, and finally with the "C Stock Farewell Rail Tour" of 29th June 2014, covering the lines it normally ran on.

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Running Time: 98-mins (1hr 38min)

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Disc 1: This Video traces the history of the D Stock,and gives extensive cover of the sights and sounds of it in operation on the District Line, as well as The East London Line.

The D Stock was built by Metro Cammell in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, at the same time as the Tyne and

Wear Metro cars. They first entered service in January 1980, displacing CO/CP and R Stocks on the District Line.

Withdrawal started in 2015, and the last day of public service was 21st April 2017.

Disc 2: This covers the last day of public service, and extensive cover of the Farewell Tour, held on 7th May 2017, which visited most parts of the District Line.

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Narrated by: Paul Ross
First published on DVD: 2017
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Running Time: 113-mins (1hr 53min)

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The R stock first entered service on the District line of the Underground in 1950. In profile it resembled the pre-war O and P stocks, but was technically very different. Initial deliveries had steel bodies and were painted red similar to all trains at that time. Later batches were delivered in unpainted aluminium and the red cars were later painted light grey to

match. They were the first trains on the Underground to be fitted with fluorescent lighting.

In this nostalgic production we see the R stock in service on many parts of the District Line, filmed with original sound including the distinctive whine from the invertors.

The last train of R stock was withdrawn from service on the 4th March 1983. The final tour, which ran in May that year, is also covered by this video.

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Filmed by/when: John Laker
Narrated by: Paul Ross
First published on DVD: 2016
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
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Number of discs: 1 DVD-R

Running Time: 55-mins (0hr 55min)

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