Photo Mouse Mat showing Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station. Liverpool Street Station....... more

Photo Mouse Mat showing Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station. Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment - Bishopgate Entrance Section. 01/09/1988. Chosen by Network Rail. A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice. This item is shipped from our UK lab.

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The train derailment at Hatfield in October 2000, which cost four lives, prompted a national rethink about the state of Britain's railways. The crash has been...... more

The train derailment at Hatfield in October 2000, which cost four lives, prompted a national rethink about the state of Britain's railways. The crash has been followed by months of near-paralysis on the system, and has put privatization under the spotlight as never before. Off the Rails looks at the disastrous consequences of private ownership for Britain's railway network and makes the case for the restoration of the system to public control. It traces the history of the privatization process from think-tanks to legislation, and how British Rail came to be sold off in a hurry in one hundred different pieces by the Major government, despite public hostility. It looks at the complex structure of the privately-owned rail industry and identifies the main players, showing how they have failed to work in the public interest. It explains the conflicting roles of the various regulators, and adds up money made for shareholders at the taxpayers' expense in an industry which combines public subsidy with private profit. Written by an author deeply involved in the industry, Off the Rails draws extensively on the testimony of those who work on the railways the train drivers, maintenance workers, signalers, station staff and passengers' representatives. The Hatfield crash was the final straw for the public reputation of the fragmented railway. The run-up to the disaster and the chaos afterward are examined in detail, as are the limitations of the political response from New Labour. Off the Rails is also a call for change. The book looks at how public ownership could be reintroduced and considers other alternatives for renewing the railways. It also draws on experience in other parts of the world to make the case that only the restoration of the railways as a public service can guarantee the safe and reliable service which passengers expect.

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Situated 14 miles north of York, on the East Coast Main Line, Pilmoor station closed in 1950 and its platforms demolished. This allowed the laying of a...... more

Situated 14 miles north of York, on the East Coast Main Line, Pilmoor station closed in 1950 and its platforms demolished. This allowed the laying of a new southbound slow line, quadrupling the mainline from York to Northallerton. This programme records the passage of over 100 trains including 65 named locomotives, the largest weight-carrying truck ever built in this country, a permanent way crane at work and a Class A4 engine hauling three condemned Class A3 locomotives, demonstrating the change from steam to diesel power on the East Coast Main Line in the 1960s. Between 1959 and 1968, railway enthusiast and cine-cameraman, Michael Marsden, recorded views and sounds of the rapidly changing face of Britain's rail network. For over twenty-five years after steam ended, he captivated audiences throughout the country with his unique film collection that captured steam's last decade and the full emergence of the diesel locomotive. The blending of this film and that of other cameramen with true sounds of the era, plus an informative narrative, has resulted in the creation of this superb range of railway videos detailing the last decade of British mainline steam operations.

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The network of main and branch lines from the 1960s to the early 1980s. On the 5th of October 1970, British Railways closed much of the network of...... more

The network of main and branch lines from the 1960s to the early 1980s. On the 5th of October 1970, British Railways closed much of the network of lines serving rural East Lincolnshire. In this programme we use archive film to journey back in time. In addition we visit many of the main lines prior to the modernisation schemes of recent years. Lincoln from the 1960s to the 1980s featuring Central and St Marks Stations and the approach lines with a range of diesel traction on freight and passenger duties. A journey on the cross country line from Lincoln to Firsby via Bardney and Woodhall Junction including the intermediate stations. The station and junctions at Firsby with local, express and holiday traffic. The main line from Firsby to Grimsby via Willoughby Junction. A journey along the Mablethorpe branch including loco hauled holiday traffic. The branch to New Holland Pier and Barton on Humber in the 1970s. The main line to Grimsby in the early 1980s including Class 31s on passenger duties. The railway junction at Barnetby in the early 1980s with DMUs, Class 20s and Class 31s on freight and passenger duties. In addition the programme includes past and present scenes showing these changes that have taken place over the last 40 years.

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Photo Mouse Mat showing Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station. Liverpool Street Station....... more

Photo Mouse Mat showing Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station. Liverpool Street Station. British Railways. Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment - Bishopgate Entrance Section. 01/09/1988. Chosen by Network Rail. A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice. This item is shipped from our UK lab.

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Paper Size: - A3 or A2 A3 = 297mm x 420mm or 16.5 inc x 11.7 inc A2 = 594mm x 420mm or 23.4 inc x 16.5 in All prints are the best possible fit to a sheet of...... more

Paper Size: - A3 or A2 A3 = 297mm x 420mm or 16.5 inc x 11.7 inc A2 = 594mm x 420mm or 23.4 inc x 16.5 in All prints are the best possible fit to a sheet of A3 or A2 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ Our A3 posters are printed onto quality 210gsm silk coated paper using a high quality Xerox laser printer and sent in durable cardboard rolls so that they reach you in pristine condition. Our A2 posters are on 260gsm satin coated paper and sent in a similar durable tube. These posters are meant to be affordable reproductions of vintage posters that are rare and hard to acquire elsewhere. There are more expensive and higher quality prints out there. Our posters look great on the wall but may not stand up to a thorough examination. I fully admit the small print may be blurred and slight pixelation may occur on certain prints. These are fun items, not works of art. Also note that on certain movie posters, visible folds or tears are to be seen. This is due to the originals being sent in this state to the movie theatres or railway stations when released. All images will have a white border as this is neccessary in order for the print to be in proportion. There may be instances where small print is illegible, or there may be some blurring or pixelation on certain prints. PLEASE NOTE that they are not fine art prints, or highly detailed works of art. Because of the age of some of our posters, a few small imperfections may be reproduced. These should be visible by looking at the larger images within this listing. Some prints may have marks or creases as a result of this. Paper can often degrades with time, and sometimes an image reproduced from the original that may reflect this. If you are unhappy with any of our reproductions we do offer a full money back guarantee. I can't refund you if you don't contact me. I would rather give you your money back than you leave negative feedback or low DSRs. Full details of our return policy can be found below.

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Paper Size: - A3 or A2 A3 = 297mm x 420mm or 16.5 inc x 11.7 inc A2 = 594mm x 420mm or 23.4 inc x 16.5 in All prints are the best possible fit to a sheet...... more

Paper Size: - A3 or A2 A3 = 297mm x 420mm or 16.5 inc x 11.7 inc A2 = 594mm x 420mm or 23.4 inc x 16.5 in All prints are the best possible fit to a sheet of A3 or A2 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ Our A3 posters are printed onto quality 210gsm silk coated paper using a high quality Xerox laser printer and sent in durable cardboard rolls so that they reach you in pristine condition. Our A2 posters are on 260gsm satin coated paper and sent in a similar durable tube. These posters are meant to be affordable reproductions of vintage posters that are rare and hard to acquire elsewhere. There are more expensive and higher quality prints out there. Our posters look great on the wall but may not stand up to a thorough examination. I fully admit the small print may be blurred and slight pixelation may occur on certain prints. These are fun items, not works of art. Also note that on certain movie posters, visible folds or tears are to be seen. This is due to the originals being sent in this state to the movie theatres or railway stations when released. All images will have a white border as this is neccessary in order for the print to be in proportion. There may be instances where small print is illegible, or there may be some blurring or pixelation on certain prints. PLEASE NOTE that they are not fine art prints, or highly detailed works of art. Because of the age of some of our posters, a few small imperfections may be reproduced. These should be visible by looking at the larger images within this listing. Some prints may have marks or creases as a result of this. Paper can often degrades with time, and sometimes an image reproduced from the original that may reflect this. If you are unhappy with any of our reproductions we do offer a full money back guarantee. I can't refund you if you don't contact me. I would rather give you your money back than you leave negative feedback or low DSRs. Full details of our return policy can be found below.

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Marsden Rail No.27 - Settle & Carlisle. From its opening to passenger traffic by the Midland Railway in 1876, the 72-mile Settle-Carlisle line...... more

Marsden Rail No.27 - Settle & Carlisle. From its opening to passenger traffic by the Midland Railway in 1876, the 72-mile Settle-Carlisle line quickly gained a reputation as one of the most scenic and impressive rail routes in the British Isles. Difficulties encountered in its 5 year construction were matched in almost equal measure by the operating difficulties posed by the tortuous nature of the route, which climbed to over 1100 feet above sea level at Ais Gill Summit. Although the route's scenic attractions were widely promoted, freight traffic from the Midlands & the West Riding to the important rail centre of Carlisle was its lifeblood during the steam era. Film taken between 1963 & 1967 shows vividly the rugged landscape, together with many of the numerous viaducts & tunnels that gave the line its unique appeal plus views of the line's larger stations at Carlisle, Settle & Appleby, many of the stations which succumbed to closure in 1970 are shown. These include Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Ribblehead, Dent, Garsdale, Culgaith & Little Salkeld. At Kirkby Stephen, both the town's West & the former North Eastern Railway East stations feature, together with sequences on the long-closed Stainmore Route from Barnard Castle. Early diesel classes such as 'Peaks', Sulzer Type 2s and diesel railcars are shown. It is the sight & sounds of the steam locomotive in the form of Black 5s, Jubilees, Britannias, 9Fs, & the occasional 'Crab', Austerity 2-8-0 and 4F hard at work on passenger & freight at a wide variety of locations between Hellifield & Carlisle that make this programme a fascinating visual record. Between 1959 and 1968, railway enthusiast and cine-cameraman, Michael Marsden, recorded views and sounds of the changing face of Britain's rail network. The blending of this film and that of other cameramen with true sounds of the era, & an informative narrative, has resulted in the creation of a superb range of railway programmes. Approx.60 mins. Region 0/Region free.

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Thomas Harrington started building horse drawn wagons at his Brighton premises at the end of the 19th Century Harrington based on a strong pedigree of quality...... more

Thomas Harrington started building horse drawn wagons at his Brighton premises at the end of the 19th Century Harrington based on a strong pedigree of quality and well designed bodies started to produce horseboxes specifically for British railway companies who from 1938 offered full service logistics of cargo from and to the station This horsebox was mainly used by such railway companies from 1938 but was reliveried in British Rail colours post nationalisation to carry up to three horses from one set of stables to station and vice versa on the return leg

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Corgi 1:120 BR462 æBritanniaÆ Britannia Class 70000 circa 2012 The British Rail Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class were...... more

Corgi 1:120 BR462 æBritanniaÆ Britannia Class 70000 circa 2012 The British Rail Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class were designed by Robert Riddles for mixed traffic duties. In all there was fifty-five of the Class built at the BR Crewe Works between January 1951 and September 1954. The BR Standard 7 Class took their names from Great Britons, Scottish Firths and former Star Class locomotives. The first to enter service was British Rail (BR) 70000 and was named Britannia at a naming ceremony at Marylebone Station. Britannia was withdrawn from service in May 1966. After a series of moves, Britannia remained operational on preserved railways until 1991 when it returned to main line duties running special excursions. Britannia is modelled here in BR Brunswick Green carrying an early BR Crest, earlier this year Britannia served royalty by hauling the Royal Train with Prince Charles on board. Length 180mm

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The train derailment at Hatfield in October 2000, which cost four lives, prompted a national rethink about the state of Britain's railways. The crash has been...... more

The train derailment at Hatfield in October 2000, which cost four lives, prompted a national rethink about the state of Britain's railways. The crash has been followed by months of near-paralysis on the system, and has put privatization under the spotlight as never before. Off the Rails looks at the disastrous consequences of private ownership for Britain's railway network and makes the case for the restoration of the system to public control. It traces the history of the privatization process from think-tanks to legislation, and how British Rail came to be sold off in a hurry in one hundred different pieces by the Major government, despite public hostility. It looks at the complex structure of the privately-owned rail industry and identifies the main players, showing how they have failed to work in the public interest. It explains the conflicting roles of the various regulators, and adds up money made for shareholders at the taxpayers' expense in an industry which combines public subsidy with private profit. Written by an author deeply involved in the industry, Off the Rails draws extensively on the testimony of those who work on the railways the train drivers, maintenance workers, signalers, station staff and passengers' representatives. The Hatfield crash was the final straw for the public reputation of the fragmented railway. The run-up to the disaster and the chaos afterward are examined in detail, as are the limitations of the political response from New Labour. Off the Rails is also a call for change. The book looks at how public ownership could be reintroduced and considers other alternatives for renewing the railways. It also draws on experience in other parts of the world to make the case that only the restoration of the railways as a public service can guarantee the safe and reliable service which passengers expect.

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The line runs for 5½ miles from a new Park and Ride station at Norden through the unique Corfe Castle station and Harman's Cross into the small...... more

The line runs for 5½ miles from a new Park and Ride station at Norden through the unique Corfe Castle station and Harman's Cross into the small seaside town of Swanage. Today's railway is thriving and this film takes you on a guided tour of the line by steam train, looks behind the scenes and talks with some of the staff and volunteers who work on the line. To look at the railway today, it's hard to believe that in 1972, under British Rail, the line was run down and closed, the track taken up and the buildings left to decay. With the aid of old photographs and archive film, we recall the mammoth struggle to rebuild the line - from scratch! Narrated by Fred Dinenage Produced by - Video 125 Running time - 60 Minutes: Main feature 40 minutes plus bonus DMU cab ride of the whole line 20 minutes

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The programme starts in 1962 at Goole, with an ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'Pug' at work in the docks & the town's engine shed still home to a...... more

The programme starts in 1962 at Goole, with an ex-Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'Pug' at work in the docks & the town's engine shed still home to a large number of steam locomotives. From Goole, the focus moves to Hull, where trolley buses still operated in the city's streets while rail services maintained links with the coastal resorts of Hornsea and Withernsea. Moving north to Bridlington, a steam-hauled special working is joined for a journey to Filey, Whitby and Scarborough. From Scarborough, the enthusiasts' special used the coast line to Whitby & it was filmed at a variety of locations on this long-closed route. Another long-closed route from Whitby is also featured. In addition to scenes on the route as it crosses the North Yorkshire Moors, rare film shows a diesel shunter retrieving wagons at Pickering prior to closure of the line, together with the arrival of the Royal Train at Pickering after the station's closure! Moving nearer to York, the Derwent Valley Light Railway is shown, together with views of the city centre and the busy East Coast Main Line. In the city's streets, the numerous buses of the former West Yorkshire Road Car Company highlight the intense competition faced by British Railways to retain passengers on its network. Views of the Clayton West, Holmfirth and Meltham branches are a reminder of the local network that was swept away in the 1960s. Moving west to Halifax, the High Level branch from Holmfirth to Pellon and St. Paul's is shown, followed by scenes on the Queensbury route and the Worth Valley branch in pre-preservation days. The final section includes a journey in 1962 on the line from Wilpshire to Hellifield and, at Hellifield, a variety of scenes reflect the intensity of traffic that used the junction. Moving north on to the Settle and Carlisle route beyond Hellifield, impressive film shows double-headed Class 9Fs at work, sharing the route with Jubilees from Leeds Holbeck depot in their last years of service.

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Great Steam Locomotives - Princess Margaret Rose Dvd Few steam locomotives have a history to match Princess Margaret Rose, the first production Pacific for the...... more

Great Steam Locomotives - Princess Margaret Rose Dvd Few steam locomotives have a history to match Princess Margaret Rose, the first production Pacific for the LMS Railway. When the locomotive was withdrawn from British Railway's operating stock in the early 1960s, she was purchased by Sir Billy Butlin as a showpiece for his Pwllheli holiday camp and appeared destined to be a childrens' plaything! However a group of enthusiasts bought her and took her to Butterley in Derbyshire, where they loving restored her to full operating condition once again. Today she gives pleasure to thousands, working on British Rail main lines, as in the past. This dvd traces her progress from Pwllheli to Butterley and the main lines, with unique footage on her footplate, as well as many action shots of this 'Princess of the Rails'. Contents Include: Anglesea Department Leaving Holyhead station in 1991 on her return to North Wales. Princess Margaret Rose at Home Views at Pwllheli, at Butterley in green livery and line side and footplate scenes on her home railway. The Derby Circle First runs on her 'home main line', with the 'Richard Levick Special' and 'White Rose'. The Red Rose Echoing her livery, a trip to the south, at Nottingham and Stenson. Cumbrian Mountaineer Working on the famous Settle and Carlisle railway. Cumbrian Coaster A trip to the seaside, along the Cumbrian coast. The Westmorelander An epic journey from Carlisle to Crewe in one day, via the Settle and Carlisle. Scenes include her preparation at Carlisle and lineside to Blackburn. The Ynys Mon Express Back to North Wales, at Holywell Junction and Llandudno. Approximately 45 minutes. © Railway Recollections 2007

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This double album covers railway activity on the West Coast Main Line and some of its connecting services over a period of more than 30 years. Disc...... more

This double album covers railway activity on the West Coast Main Line and some of its connecting services over a period of more than 30 years. Disc One, which runs for 67 minutes, features the 1970s and 1980s, much of it filmed at principal stations and covering a wide variety of trains. Whilst electric locomotive haulage is much in evidence, many classes of diesel locos, DMUs, EMUs and freight are covered, and even tube trains on the Bakerloo Line which paralleled the main line between Queen's Park and Watford, using the DC tracks. Apart from stations on the main route, between Euston and Glasgow, such as Crewe, Preston and Carlisle, visits are made to Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Chester, Liverpool and Manchester Piccadilly. A major feature shows intense activity at Glasgow Central in 1988, including several classes of EMU and DMU in Strathclyde orange livery. We also see glimpses of the APT prototypes in action. On Disc Two (52 minutes) the story continues further into the era of sectorisation and privatisation of British Rail during the 1990s, including the Virgin and Silverlink franchises. The highlights of a cab ride from Euston to Stafford are included. Finally, bringing the story up to date, we see the entry into service of the first of the class 334 EMUs in the Glasgow area, and the initial introduction of Pendolinos and Desiros to the West Coast route.

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The programme starts at Sheffield, with film taken at the now-closed Victoria Station between 1932 and 1979 showing a wide variety of steam traction,...... more

The programme starts at Sheffield, with film taken at the now-closed Victoria Station between 1932 and 1979 showing a wide variety of steam traction, ranging from Great Central Railway and Great Northern Railway designs through to British Railways 'Britannia' Pacifics. The unique 1500dc-electric system that linked Sheffield to Manchester via the Woodhead Route is also featured, with the BR-built electric locomotives shown at various locations on the tortuous line, which closed in 1981. Another electrically-powered transport system could also be found in Sheffield in the 1950s, in the form of the city's original tram system and a film made in 1958 from Beauchief to the city centre is an interesting reminder of the period. Sheffield is left behind on board a steam-hauled service in 1964, with a detailed film sequence that traces the 25-mile route from the city's Midland Station to Chinley in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District. A famous feature of the area's rail system was the Cromford and High Peak Railway which, together with film of the route from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne, highlights the diversity of rail operation that existed until the closures of the 1960s. From the rural setting of the Peak District, the programme goes onto feature the industrial town of Chesterfield, where a stud of Midland Railway-built tank locomotives was still active until 1965. Next to be highlighted is the Nottinghamshire town of Worksop, with film taken in the early 1960s showing the scale of the town's freight and passenger workings. Finally, a fascinating film made by the British Transport Commission in 1961 shows Sheffield's outdated rail system and outlines the ambitious plans drawn up for the modernisation of the city. Running time - 77 Minutes DVD only

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The most famous gradient in England - over 2 miles at 1 in 37.5 - and lying between Birmingham and Gloucester, it posed major operating difficulties during the...... more

The most famous gradient in England - over 2 miles at 1 in 37.5 - and lying between Birmingham and Gloucester, it posed major operating difficulties during the steam era when banking of northbound trains was required. The programme begins at Stourbridge with a steam-hauled 'Carpet Special' in the station, plus views of the climb from the Town Goods Yard to the junction; followed by scenes at Kidderminster, with gravity-shunting in the extensive yards. At Worcester, the practice of combining the Hereford and Worcester portions of Paddington expresses is seen and at Ashchurch Junction main line expresses speed through as the Tewkesbury Branch train engine, a Midland Railway 3F, shunts its solitary coach. The Lickey Incline poses few challenges to modern diesel traction, but in this programme - filmed between 1960 and 1966 - the most modern locomotives seen are British Railways Type 3 and 4 diesel designs! However, the banking of all but the lightest of trains is why the Lickey Incline was fascinating and a range of steam classes, from the humble Jinty to the mighty 9F, are seen carrying out this arduous work. Running time - 63 Minutes DVD only

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This second programme in the Marsden Rail series to feature the Southern Region of British Railways complements Volume 25 'Southern Region Steam...... more

This second programme in the Marsden Rail series to feature the Southern Region of British Railways complements Volume 25 'Southern Region Steam - Part One'. London's Waterloo Station is followed by views at Vauxhall, Clapham Junction and Nine Elms Depot, together with the last scheduled steam service from Clapham Junction to Kensington Olympia. Also included are fascinating 1947 views at Clapham Junction and 1931 views at Kensington Olympia. West of the capital are scenes at Woking and Guildford, with a wide variety of steam classes at work. From Guildford's Peasmarsh Junction, the lines to Horsham, Christ's Hospital and Shoreham are traced, with almost every station on this now-closed route featured, plus views at Brighton. Scenes at Basingstoke, Worting Junction Eastleigh and Southampton are followed by a detailed look at the Isle of Wight, where until 1966 the island's rail system was operated almost entirely by steam. The Isle of Wight's rail services were handled primarily by ex-LSWR Class '02' 0-4-4 tank locomotives which, with their pre-grouping stock, are shown between 1961 and 1966 at a wide variety of locations on the island. Running time - 65 Minutes DVD only

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Corgi 1:120 BR462 æBritanniaÆ Britannia Class 70000 circa 2012 The British Rail Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class were...... more

Corgi 1:120 BR462 æBritanniaÆ Britannia Class 70000 circa 2012 The British Rail Standard Class 7, otherwise known as the Britannia Class were designed by Robert Riddles for mixed traffic duties. In all there was fifty-five of the Class built at the BR Crewe Works between January 1951 and September 1954. The BR Standard 7 Class took their names from Great Britons, Scottish Firths and former Star Class locomotives. The first to enter service was British Rail (BR) 70000 and was named Britannia at a naming ceremony at Marylebone Station. Britannia was withdrawn from service in May 1966. After a series of moves, Britannia remained operational on preserved railways until 1991 when it returned to main line duties running special excursions. Britannia is modelled here in BR Brunswick Green carrying an early BR Crest, earlier this year Britannia served royalty by hauling the Royal Train with Prince Charles on board. Length 180mm

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Featuring the Maiden Newton to Bridport Line and the West Bay Extension. In the mid-nineteenth century the landscape of Britain was changed by the coming of...... more

Featuring the Maiden Newton to Bridport Line and the West Bay Extension. In the mid-nineteenth century the landscape of Britain was changed by the coming of the railways. Cities and towns were transformed overnight, bringing a new prosperity to communities as the industrial revolution took hold. A few places, however were less fortunate in the lottery of railway expansion. After numerous attempts had failed to link Bridport in the county of Dorset with the emerging railway network, the leading citizens of the town took up the challenge to build their own railway. Linked to the Great Western Railway at Maiden Newton, the Bridport Railway was opened in 1857, at nine and a quarter miles long, a branch line of modest but independent means which survived for 118 years. With over 40 minutes of previously unpublished and rare archive film footage from the early 1960s through to its closure in 1975, this film documents the line's history from its days as an independent company, through GWR ownership, to its final demise under British Rail. Included are sequences filmed on railway enthusiasts' special excursions, among them the infamous Bridport Belle in January 1967, the last steam-hauled train on the line, which stalled on its way back to Maiden Newton. A detailed station survey, including the West Bay extension, plus Then and Now scenes presented by railway historian Paul Atterbury, is complemented by the reminiscences of former railway staff who worked on the line. Whilst never linked directly to the local centres of population in West Dorset, the Bridport branch was a remarkable survivor which, given a few more years of life, might still have been part of today's railway network.

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