Somerset & Dorset Railway Remembered - Combined Dvd Filmed mostly during summer of 1965, final full year before closure in March 1966, journey takes viewer on line from Bath to Evercreech Junction. Along branch to Highbridge and Burnham. Returning to m/l to continue journey southwards from Evercreech to Bournemouth. Filmed from lineside, footplate or carriage window. During journey the opportunity is taken to 'stop off' by means of a series of cameos - to recall such memories as 'road versus rail' at Radstock. Evening Bath to Binegar train arriving at its destination and preparing for return run. Pausing at Shepton Mallet and Evercreech Junction then across Somerset Levels to watch arrival and departure of branch train at Glastonbury and Edington Burtle. On arrival at Templecombe the highly interesting manoeuvre to get S&D train into Southern station and out again. Passing from Somerset into Dorset, southern part of line receives full coverage - from Stour Valley to sequences filmed at Blandford Forum. Onwards to Broadstone, down to Poole and journey's end at Bournemouth West station. Recollections of S&D Railway. No other railway in Britain commands such an interest as the S&D. Now 30-years since line closed for traffic. Containing memories from ex-S&D railwaymen and women filmed at their reunion in August 1995. Also an extensive look at what remains of line and its structures today. Also some recent events to commemorate anniversary at West Somerset Rly and Mid-Hants Rly, when old S&D favourite locos 'appeared' to haunt proceedings. A nostalgic look back at operation of S&D through voices of the staff. Wonderful views interspersed of ex-staff reunion event in 1995 and of West Somerset Rly’s Gala event in 1996. Both programmes on one dvd.Approx. 60 minutes.
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The Somerset & Dorset Railway
I reviewed this item and submitted it yesterday, my guess is that your system has changed. Just in case you lost it. Here goes again.A good DVD, a copy of one issued as a VHS tape a few years ago by Kingfisher. Well worth the money and extremely good delivery time, from Railway Recollections. The subject has been well covered in recent years and more films of this long forgotten railway are still coming to light. Some material on the disc has been seen before but very little and by the same presenter, however, for those interested in this sadly missed railway you will find it very interesting and a good addition to your collection.
L**S
Picture freeze problem
Looked like great photography but could only view about fifty percent as picture kept freezing. Nothing wrong with my player. Want replacement or refund.
F**N
Wonderful
Excellent DVD about the S&D. Something which I'll watch again and again. I always enjoy Mike Arlett's presentations. I'm still waiting for someone to put "All Change at Evercreech Junction" which Mike Arlett also presents, on DVD..
S**E
Very interesting
My husband loves railway DVD's and was very pleased to receive this as a Christmas present. There is some very interesting footage and recollections.
N**S
Interesting
This is a very informative dvd especially the memories of the men who used to work the line. Excellent value.
M**H
Five Stars
a must for S & D fans
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