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A nostalgic documentary look around some of Britain's abandoned railway lines, closed down during the 1950s. Featured lines are the Great Central Railway from London to Nottingham, the Somerset and Dorset route from Bath to Bournemouth, and The Waverley Route between Edinburgh and Carlisle.
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This is a very good nostalgic compilation of past railways and lost lines
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139 of 141 people found the following review helpful
By Peter Rees
Format:DVD
This is a very good nostalgic compilation of past railways and lost lines. It has been edited carefully and the voice over is well presented, clear and informative. The film has been edited arefully and past has been compared to present. Good qulaity enhancement of previously unseen film characterises this DVD. It also relates key decisions in the history of the decline of the steam railway and the reasons for the closure of certain lines. A very good bargain with accurate and interesting narrative.
79 of 81 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. S. Davis
Format:DVD
This product is pretty much 'run of the mill' stuff so far as railway dvds go. It yo-yos at times between catering for the enthusiastic novice as an introductory guide whilst at others it assumes prior knowledge of railway practices. Overall it's well scripted by Paul Shannon (think Past and Present Collection Books) and tells a story rather than just a series of unlinked commentaries.
There's a reasonable selection of archive footage - but nothing that cannot be found in detail elsewhere - Woodhead, S&D, S&C etc... and a bit a of modern footage thrown in.
But overall I'd recommend this product because it does well in two key areas:
1) NARRATION: The narrator makes or breaks railway dvds; so often great material is ruined by at best an unenthusiastic drone or at worst by mumbled and poorly articulated description. The Lost Railways is clearly narrated by PETER FAIRHEAD and is all the better for it.
2) PRICE: At the price you'd pretty much accept anything so the fact it is actually pretty decent makes it a very safe buy.
There's a reasonable selection of archive footage - but nothing that cannot be found in detail elsewhere - Woodhead, S&D, S&C etc... and a bit a of modern footage thrown in.
But overall I'd recommend this product because it does well in two key areas:
1) NARRATION: The narrator makes or breaks railway dvds; so often great material is ruined by at best an unenthusiastic drone or at worst by mumbled and poorly articulated description. The Lost Railways is clearly narrated by PETER FAIRHEAD and is all the better for it.
2) PRICE: At the price you'd pretty much accept anything so the fact it is actually pretty decent makes it a very safe buy.
90 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Lost Railways [DVD]
Excellent value for money, and very good quality editing and voiceover.
For lovers of the last days of steam, this is a very watchable DVD.
Excellent value for money, and very good quality editing and voiceover.
For lovers of the last days of steam, this is a very watchable DVD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Railways
Good CD re the lost Railways in Britain.
I like it because I enjoy History.
I recomend it to anyone.
I like it because I enjoy History.
I recomend it to anyone.
Published 1 month ago by oesci
4.0 out of 5 stars
intresting
this product arived in good condition, prompt posting, and resonable postage charge. the product played well and i am very happy with this product. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richard Mackenzie-Bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars
hubby's view
My husband likes anything to do with railways and will always look to see if their is anything he may not have seen before.
Published 2 months ago by jellybean
5.0 out of 5 stars
Present
This DVD was bought as a present.Exactly as described and the person it was bought for was very pleased.Item arrived in good time
Published 2 months ago by Thursday
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
For me the DVD was excellent value and an enjoyable watch, I am not that familar with all the redundant rail routes and the old footage was very interesting.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs H
5.0 out of 5 stars
The lost railways
This DVD is very educational if you are interested in railways and railway history. I would recommend this DVD to anybody that is.
Published 3 months ago by Ben Pedersen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A CLASSIC DVD OF LOST RAILWAYS
Amazing footage of old railways that have been sadly lost and never to be replaced. Lots of nostalgia and should be enjoyed by all railway enthusiasts. Amazing.
Published 4 months ago by Maggie from Devon
5.0 out of 5 stars
great entertainment
I love any videos of the british railways as i model them here in the US . this one has lots of good stuff in it , especially the preserved lines , really good DVD
Published 8 months ago by owdpotter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Took a long time but good item
It's a great Dvd series, and the product arrived and played fine. Just took a long time, and communication was a joke
Published 9 months ago by Robin E. West
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Lost Railways DVD
An excellent DVD for anyone who likes steam locomotives. The old railway lines are interesting as well. This video held my interest all the way through and has a good commentary. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rodney
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