A collection of programmes from the 麻豆社 archives celebrating the beauty of steam locomotives and the deep, engrained love Britain holds for its steam railways.
Travel from London鈥檚 King鈥檚 Cross to Edinburgh on the 'Flying Scotsman'. (1968)
Celebrating 150 years of rail transportation with a look at India's rail network. (1975)
Miles Kington travels on one of the most picturesque railways in Britain.
A look at the 1829 competition to find the best steam locomotive in Britain. (1979)
This programme follows activists who are fighting to save their local railway. (1988)
A reconditioned steam train is reintroduced on Scotland's West Highland Railways. (1988)
Railway enthusiast Barry Smith retakes a once popular train journey to Exmouth. (1988)
A look at the Isle of Man's narrow-gauge steam locomotive network. (1988)
Defunct industrial railway lines and associated locomotives are being restored. (1988)
Preservation societies strive to keep steam train services running for visitors. (1988)
A film about railways and railwaymen in the North of England. (1969)
John Betjeman hears from the railway men who are facing the end of the steam age. (1962)
Miles Kington is shown the workings of the 'Duchess of Hamilton'. (1986)
The three locomotives which played a part in the world speed record.
Miles Kington tries to find out why the name 'Flying Scotsman' is so revered. (1986)
Miles Kington looks at freight trains and their usage before motorways.
Miles Kington explores the line laid from Bristol to Exeter by Brunel.
Anthony Burton looks at the role of railway companies in the 19th Century. (1980)
Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire. (1980)
A look at the private steam railway network, the Strathspey Railway. (1977)