Classic Traction Photographic-DVD Albums:
The Swindon Westerns: D1000 - D1029
THE SWINDON WESTERNS: D1000 - D1029 is the first volume in a new range of photographic-DVD albums now available from Classic Traction. Observed through the lens of local railwayman & photographer Bernard Mills, this photographic-DVD album contains over 100 wonderful and iconic 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. In this photographic-DVD we see such nostalgic images as D1004 Western Crusader in 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 diesel-hydraulic fleet. The reproduction of Bernard's slides is incredible, some of which are now rapidly approaching 50 years old, and we are confident that this album will soon be regarded as a classic! For all those who wish to remember the iconic 'Westerns' in their heyday, this photographic album is an absolute must!
RUNNING TIME: 65 mins. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.
RUNNING TIME: 65 mins. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.
The Crewe Westerns (Part 1): D1030 - D1050
THE CREWE WESTERNS (PART 1): D1030 - D1050 is the second volume in a new range of photographic-DVD albums from Classic Traction. Observed through the lens of local railwayman & photographer Bernard Mills, this photographic DVD album contains almost 100 wonderful images of the class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulics that were built at Crewe between July 1962 and April 1964. In this first of two volumes 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 D1010 Western Campaigner meeting 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 class 52 diesel-hydraulics, this album is a must! RUNNING TIME: 61 mins. PRICE: £19.95 + £3 P&P.