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BFI - Elizabethan Express
Hi,
Thought those who like Steam might like this:
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/wat ... 954-online
Best wishes,
Mike.
Thought those who like Steam might like this:
https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/wat ... 954-online
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Thank you for the link.
Just finished watching it.
A good period film. How things have changed.
Just finished watching it.
A good period film. How things have changed.
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Hi Phil,
I'm trying to find a copy on DVD but no luck so far, if I find one I'll post up a link for anyone interested.
Best wishes,
Mike.
I'm trying to find a copy on DVD but no luck so far, if I find one I'll post up a link for anyone interested.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Yep. The Elizabethan took 6.30 for non stop.philthehill wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:14 pm Thank you for the link.
Just finished watching it.
A good period film. How things have changed.
It can now be done in a little as 4.22, including 4 stops.... though typically around 5 hours. Something about a steam train, the nostalgia, the soot in the eye from the ventilation window......
Basil the 1955 series II
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Still can't beat them though!Something about a steam train, the nostalgia, the soot in the eye from the ventilation window......
Having made inquiries, I have found this and other railway films on this two disc DVD titled: On and Off The Rails.
Images of the front and rear covers below.
Unfortunately I am informed that it is discontinued on the site where I looked, so if you want one it may be a case of buying a copy where you can find one.
That said, there are some copies on eBay at present, links to a couple below.
The 'Elizabethan Express' is the second title on the 'On the rails' DVD.
Best wishes,
Mike.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/On-And-Off-T ... SwGGFgE88t
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Tran ... SwGwtfQUha
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Thank you for the link.
I have purchased the DVD in the 2nd link.
Whilst there is something about a steam engine there is nothing like getting in the cab of a diesel locomotive, turning the key and being able to carry out a job straight away.
Phil
I have purchased the DVD in the 2nd link.
Whilst there is something about a steam engine there is nothing like getting in the cab of a diesel locomotive, turning the key and being able to carry out a job straight away.
Phil
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Yes, starting the fire several hours before you need it requires a certain amount planning and a generous sprinkling good fortune..... No other form of mechanical transport has that disadvantage.philthehill wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:43 pm Thank you for the link.
I have purchased the DVD in the 2nd link.
Whilst there is something about a steam engine there is nothing like getting in the cab of a diesel locomotive, turning the key and being able to carry out a job straight away.
Phil
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You're such a cynic Berni!Yes, starting the fire several hours before you need it requires a certain amount planning and a generous sprinkling good fortune..... No other form of mechanical transport has that disadvantage.
A Steam Loco is like a living, breathing, loveable beast! It has soul!
Long may they continue to roam the preserved lines of the UK!
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Hi,
As an update: I have just finished watching 'On and Off the Rails' and to anyone who is into this I can thoroughly recommend getting a copy, while you can still find one......
Best wishes,
Mike.
As an update: I have just finished watching 'On and Off the Rails' and to anyone who is into this I can thoroughly recommend getting a copy, while you can still find one......
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Yes the content is very good.
I have the second disk to look forward to.
I have the second disk to look forward to.
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You'll enjoy it, nice little snapshot of life back then.I have the second disk to look forward to.
If only I had a time machine..........
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Re: BFI - Elizabethan Express
Brilliant