Globe Video

Ref: GV119D

Price:£19.99

This film is like no other Western video. It includes rare footage captured primarily in Devon and Cornwall by just a few enthusiasts chasing their favourite type of locomotive before time ran out in February 1977. This film carries almost entirely original soundtrack and features more than half of the class of Western locomotives.

Because of this we see it exactly as it was in those days. The programme contains captions and brief commentary but careful production ensures that the Westerns do the talking! As a result this video features a symphony of diesel hydraulic thrash!

As the title suggests, this is no ordinary video for after 25 years we can witness a Western once more where it belongs, with views of the return to the main line in 2002 of "Western Champion".

Included are not only impressive lineside shots but also views from right behind the engine. Travel with us into Cornwall with "Western Glory", over the Devon Banks with "Western Duke" and "Western Trooper", and onto the Paignton branch with "Western Pathfinder"

Availability: AVAILABLE
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 1 DVD-R

Running Time: 62-mins (1hr 2min) , Colour
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Customer Reviews

Ref: GV123D

Price:£19.99

Our first Class 40 title promises to be a real 'cracker'! With scenes spanning the years 1975 to 1987 the film features both original cine and VHS film from that period.

Action is fast and furious and will includes scenes from the North West and North East of England, North Wales and Scotland. And a few surprise locations!

Passenger and freight workings appear including those popular Summer Saturday trains such as the Manchester to Skegness, Yarmouth, Scarborough and North Wales; railtours, freightliners, ballast workings and many more.

As always special attention is paid to the soundtrack to ensure maximum enjoyment.

Availability: AVAILABLE
Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 1 DVD-R


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Ref: GV128D

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With scenes from the early 1960s to mid 1980s the video features both original cine and VHS film from that period. Action is fast and furious, including scenes from the North West and North East of England, North Wales and Scotland. As with Part 1 there are also some surprise locations !

Passenger and freight workings appear including those popular Summer Saturday trains such as the Manchester to Skegness, Yarmouth, Scarborough and North Wales; railtours, freightliners, parcels workings and many more.

Additional Highlights are: The final working of 40143; 40013 and 40135 in action before preservation; A view of one of the early withdrawals, 40190, in action; 40009, the last vacuum brake survivor; Close-up of the Vulcan Voyager headboard at Sheffield; Railtour on Woodhead; Double-headed workings.

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As with Whistling Giants Volume I the programme is split into chapters:

1. Manchester & the North West

2. The Settle & Carlisle route

3. Yorkshire & the North East

4. North Wales

5. Archive Interlude

6. Summer Saturdays

7. Railtours and Charters

8. Finale

As always special attention is paid to the soundtrack to ensure maximum enjoyment.

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Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 1 DVD-R


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Ref: GV135D

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Highlights are too many to list in full but include historic clips of the Derby, Ashford & Brighton prototypes in action with scenes featuring 10001,10202 & 10203. Soon after we see brand new EE type 4s at Stratford depot in 1958 and D200 speeding through the station on an express. The programme moves further through the green and blue eras with views of the type 4s at Nottingham Victoria, Sheffield Victoria, Grantham, Doncaster, Crewe, Carlisle, Manchester, Birmingham New St & Snow Hill, Edinburgh, Dundee, the North West, North Wales and even Penzance!

We also include another of the popular chapters on railtours and preserved examples before bringing us right up to date with marvellous views of D345’s famous return to the main line. This is an extended programme featuring almost a quarter of the whole class. All scenes are in full colour.

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Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 1 DVD-R


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