Description

The life and times of the ‘Westerns’ from their introduction in 1961 to the preservation era.

The programme comprises:
The Early Years with the class in their early liveries.
West Country Westerns at work on passenger services during the 1970s from Taunton to Penzance.
Western Freight showing a selection on freight during their latter years.
‘King Arthurs’, and ‘700’ Class 0-6-0s are also featured in the early 1960s.
The Final Years featuring the class during their last years of service.
Western Railtours with a wide range including ‘Western Sunset’, ‘Westerns South Western’, ‘The Cornishman’, ‘Western Memorial’, ‘Capitals United Express’, ‘Western Finale’, ‘Western Requiem’, ‘Western Lament’ and the farewell ‘Western Tribute’.
Western Preservation restoration, a cab ride, start up procedure, and lineside action.

PLUS

Westerns in action on the Severn Valley, the return of ‘Westerns’ to china clay duties, and the return to the main line of D1013 ‘Western Champion’.

Please Note: This is on DVD-R format. Please check player compatibility.

55 mins approx