The Vanishing World of Steam

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If you enjoyed China Steam Paradise, Tele Rail's first programme with Nigel Harris to feature China, then you are certain to want to add this outstanding brand new title to your collection.

This specially produced DVD twin pack programme features two hours' of stunning action and is once again introduced and narrated by Nigel Harris. There's the unique opportunity to savour the delights of village life in rural China with Nigel, as well as sampling the best steam action in the world, including:-

- Huanan - a wonderful scenic narrow gauge coal line deep in the snowy forests near the border with Russia.

- Industrial action at the complex Tiefa network - which includes four extensive branch lines. Featuring plenty of heavy coal trains hauled by beautifully decorated SYs, and the world's most intensive daily steam hauled commuter services.

- Narrow gauge delights at Shibanxi in Southern China, a unique passenger line that climbs backwards and forwards as it twists high into the mountains to serve a small mining community that is not connected by road. Also a look at coal traffic on the neighbouring Weiyuan line.

- The Ji Tong Line, There's a full hour of fantastic action from the last great steam railway in the world, so join Nigel Harris on the footplate of a QJ as it hauls the luxurious GW Orient Express at speed, then explore the very best spots on the line including Lindong, Chabuga, and Daban. Plus a unique first; the 'one off' GW steam special on the Xilinhaote branch. There's also time for a completely new and different look at double headed QJ steam action over the famous Jingpeng pass including Shangdian summit.

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First published on DVD: 2004
Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 2x DVD-R

Running Time: 120-mins (2hr 0min) , Colour
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See for yourself why Chinese steam was so important - join Nigel Harris, Managing Editor of EMAP Transport Division, on the trip of a lifetime to China.

There's over ninety minutes of action and information in this feature length look at China which highlights some of the greatest steam action to be found anywhere in the world today. Features include:-

Chengde - the only line in the world to still regularly employ standard gauge banking operations on all trains. The sight and sound of three locomotives as they storm the grade with their heavy trains has to be seen to be believed!

The Ji Tong line - join Nigel Harris and the other lucky readers as they journey over the entire length of this fantastic steam railway - stopping off to explore the best lineside action at Lindong, and of course over the wonderful Jingpeng Pass. Plus there's an atmospheric visit to Daban shed.

Dahuichang - a fascinating steam narrow gauge steam railway that still uses vintage four wheel tubs, which are unloaded using a rotary tippler.

Beijing - a look at both the old and new city, and a visit to the great wall

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First published on DVD: 2002 on VHS, 2003 on DVD
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 SD
Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 1 DVD-R

Running Time: 102-mins (1hr 42min) , Colour
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A superb volume to celebrate ten years operation of the last major steam railway in the world

The now internationally famous Ji Tong railway opened in 1995 and when news of this wonderful new steam line initially reached the west Tele Rail became the first professional film crew to visit the line, and we've been going back there ever since !

Back then no one could ever have dreamt that this magnificent 943 kilometre line would employ QJs for over ten years but that's exactly what happened.

Now with the final section due to be dieselised in Autumn 2005 it's an appropriate time to enjoy 10 years of unsurpassed steam action. This brand new DVD celebrates the very best steam action from over the years throughout the entire length of this famous line :-

- Jing Peng the highest spot on the line action from the depths of winter to the last Autumn of steam in 2004.

- Atmospheric shed visits to Daban, Chabuga, Holuka & Baiqi.

- Lindong summer 2005 scenes across the beautiful Mongolian grasslands as steam works out the final minutes before dieselisation.

If you were lucky enough to visit this breathtaking line when steam reigned supreme this magnificent DVD will make a wonderful souvenir. If you didn't get the chance to visit the last great steam line on earth this fabulous programme will take you there!

Availability: AVAILABLE
First published on DVD: 2005
Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 SD
Classification: Exempt
Number of discs: 2 DVD-R

Running Time: 120-mins (2hr 0min) , Colour
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