Regiments and Racehorses - Class 55 - Railway DVD
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This title is the one that many enthusiasts have been waiting for; an all-archive programme dedicated to the Class 55 Napier Deltics.
Let us take you back to the glorious 1970s and beyond with this production featuring all 22 of the class.
Not only that, but the programme also includes views of the Prototype Deltic in action and even Baby Deltics on suburban workings at Finsbury Park and Hornsey.
Locations include, Kings Cross in 1978, 1980 & 1981, Peterborough 1963 & 1981, Doncaster, Hull, Leeds, Newcastle, Carlisle and Edinburgh.
Highlights include 55012 and 55018 on the now closed Selby route, D9003 unnamed, diversions via Carlisle, ‘Meld’ on an Aberdeen service in 1980 and a ride behind 55009 Alycidon on the 1403 Kings Cross-York on 21 December 1981.
Includes a special look at Deltic Railtours from 1975 to 1981.
All 22 Deltics appear in the programme which has a running time of 62 mins.
'A treat for all Deltic fans!' Traction magazine
'The Regiments and Racehorses programme was as excellent as ever'
Mark - Exeter
Sample on YouTube
| http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CONLVrWMgdM |
£17.95 inc p&p