British who done it where the detective collects steam engines

Documentary about building a engine.

A study of train enthusiasts.

Learn all about some of the steam engine classics to come from Britain. See the trains themselves, and learn about the routes the used to travel!

British Railways in the 1930's overview of the role of an Engineer on steam locomotives

Britain operates the most experienced diesel and electric railway in tne world. A century and a half ago she invented the steam engine and introduced a new system of transport; and in only nine years British Rail and the British locomotive industry designed, built and tested enough diesel and electric locomotives to replace fifteen thousand steam engines. The transition from steam to new forms of motive power, and its effects on rallwaymen and passengers, is the subject of this film. Produced in association with the Central Office of Information, the British Locomotive Allied Manufacturers' Association and the British Electrical Manufacturers' Association.

All aboard for a nostalgic look at one of England’s most beloved traditions — vintage steam train travel. When steam trains were threatened with extinction, the British public united to conserve carriages and locomotives and even bought unused train lines. This made it possible for today’s generation to travel on vintage steam trains throughout Great Britain. Climb aboard for an up-close-and-personal ride on vintage trains as they cut through the beautiful British countryside. Examine the interiors of the passenger cars from long ago, witness the machinery and mechanisms still used to operate these giant iron beasts, and take a peek at the offices and rooms used by train personnel. Journey through the steam train’s intriguing past, and learn the unique history of these colossal and beautiful machines starting with railways inventor, George Stevenson.

Part of the documentary series looking at classic steam train history. This volume takes a look at the newly-restored King Edward I engine, with cameras following its route to over 50 locations, including London, Bristol and Didcot.

Although British Railways retired the last of its steam fleet in 1968 interest in steam engines has continued to grow. Hardly surprising really as the country that invented the steam engine has always had a love affair with this most human of all machines. Without the efforts of Britain's many heritage steam lines, the opportunity for families to savour the nostalgic atmosphere of a steam railway would have been lost many years ago.

Robson Green spends a year working with the team of engineers who have been commissioned to rebuild the most famous steam engine in the world. Starting in February, Robson is given the task of cutting off the front end of the Scotsman and welding on a whole piece, and sets out to Durham, where he discovers how the invention of the steam engine helped to change the world. After a year in the workshop, the iconic train is ready for its first test run, and Robson realises a lifelong dream and gets to ride on the footplate as it sets off.