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Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway DVD From the Footplate

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Climb on to the footplate of Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway 'Ironclad' Locomotive No. 957 and take a journey back to the nineteenth century.

Join Driver Richard McArdle and Fireman Mike Stevens as they coax one of the country's oldest working locomotives up the gradients between Keighley and Oxenhope.

With a running commentary as they work, the crew of No. 957 share their enthusiasm for the engine… and a line they've come to love.

They're pulling some historic coaches, too - operated by The Vintage Carriages Trust on a rare trip out from The Museum of Rail Travel at Ingrow West.

There's a fascinating profile of the 1887 locomotives featuring David Pearson - a Trustee of The Bowers 957 Trust, the Charity that owns the engine - and an introduction to the route that includes exciting aerial shots of the line.

From dark satanic mills to gently rolling countryside, it's a journey packed with variety ...
and a must for everyone who loves steam and Yorkshire's Brontë country.

Peter Middleton comments:-

Although not a Driver's eye view as such, this production works very well indeed. With only five miles to cover, the producers have filled the 45 minute running time with plenty of relevant topics. The programme starts with a tour of the line largely taken from a helicopter. The weather for the footplate ride was sunny making for some nice photography and great scenery. Indeed, some of the many different shots (both on board the loco and from the trackside) are stunningly good.

Of the two footplate rides this, for me, was the best and most interesting, the L&Y Ironclad loco being the icing on the cake. This DVD really gives a good insight into the K&WVR. An Excellent production thoroughly recommended.

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