THE CLASSIC TRACTION RANGE OF
PHOTOGRAPHIC-DVD ALBUMS:
The Swindon Westerns: D1000 - D1029
The Swindon Westerns: D1000 - D1029 is the first volume in a new and exciting range of photographic-DVD albums that are available from Classic Traction. Observed through the lens of local railwayman & photographer Bernard Mills, this DVD album contains over 100 wonderful images of the class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics that were built at Swindon between November 1961 and July 1964. Each of the thirty Swindon built 'Westerns' is examined in detail, from the iconic D1000 Western Enterprise to D1029 Western Legionaire, covering the period 1965 until their sad demise in February 1977. Contained within this photographic-DVD are such nostalgic images as D1004 Western Crusader in her original BR green, to maroon D1010 Western Campaigner meeting Crewe built sister D1040 Western Queen at Rattery, whilst running 'wrong line' due to single line working, to the 'Westerns' in their final BR blue years, and the inevitable rundown of the hydraulic fleet. The reproduction of Bernard's slides is incredible, some of which are rapidly approaching 50 years old, and we are sure that this album will soon be regarded as a classic by all 'Western' enthusiasts! For all those who wish to remember the diesel-hydraulics in their halcyon days, this photographic album is a must!
RUNNING TIME: 65 mins approx. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.
RUNNING TIME: 65 mins approx. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.
The Crewe Westerns (Part 1): D1030 - D1050
The Crewe Westerns: D1030 - D1050 is the second volume in a new range of Photographic-DVD albums from Classic Traction. Observed through the lens of local railwayman and photographer Bernard Mills, this DVD album contains almost 100 mouth-watering images of the iconic class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics that were built at Crewe between July 1962 and April 1964. In this first of two DVDs devoted to the Crewe built 'Westerns,' D1030 - D1050 are examined in detail, from D1030 Western Musketeer to D1050 Western Ruler, covering the period 1965 until their sad demise in February 1977. In this photographic-DVD we see such nostalgic images as D1045 Western Viscount in her original BR maroon hauling the Royal Train, to D1030 Western Musketeer in the controversial chromatic blue livery, to Swindon built D1010 Western Campaigner meeting Crewe built sister D1040 Western Queen at Rattery, whilst running 'wrong line' due to single line working, to the 'Westerns' in their final BR blue years, and the inevitable rundown of the hydraulic fleet. The reproduction of Bernard's slides is incredible, some of which are rapidly approaching 50 years old, and we are sure that this album will soon be regarded as a classic! For all those who wish to remember the iconic diesel-hydraulics, this album is a must! RUNNING TIME: 61 mins. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.
The Crewe Westerns (Part 2): D1051 - D1073
The Crewe Westerns D1051 - D1073 is the third volume in a new range of Photographic-DVD albums now available from Classic Traction. Observed through the lens of local railwayman and photographer Bernard Mills, this DVD album contains over 100 wonderful images of the class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics that were built at Crewe during 1963. In this, the second of two DVDs devoted to the Crewe built 'Westerns,' D1051 - D1073 is examined in detail, from D1051 Western Ambassador to D1073 Western Bulwark, covering the period 1965 until their sad demise in February 1977. In this photographic-DVD we see such nostalgic images as D1054 Western Governor in BR maroon at Plymouth, to D1055 Western Advocate passing Shaldon Bridge to D1068 Western Reliance trundling down the Fowey branch at Golant with a rake of china clay hoods. The reproduction of Bernard's slides is incredible, some of which are rapidly approaching 50 years old, and we are sure that this album will soon be regarded as a classic! For all those who wish to remember the diesel-hydraulics, this album is a must! RUNNING TIME: 65 mins approx. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.