Diesel & Electric Before TOPS - Full Programme

Diesel & Electric Before TOPS focuses on 1958 to 1973, before the computerised numbering system became visible on British Rail's locos. The DVD features thirty different classes and is crammed with rare archive footage. Highlights: Newport in 1965, including a shot of D9509 on driver training. A selection of Sulzer-powered locos around Swinton in Yorkshire in 1964 Wath, with EE Type 3s, Brush Type 2s and 4s, Peaks and an EE Type 4 on inter-Regional services. A selection of 'Hymeks' in action. Fascinating footage from Cambridge depot in 1959, including Cravens DMUs and a BRCW Type 2. Guildford depot in 1966. Tinsley just after opening. An EM2 at Sheffield and EM1s on tour, including the pioneer Tommy. A 4-SUB unit at Wandsworth Road. D200 in 1959. EE Type 3 and Brush Type 2s in East Anglia. Deltics on named expresses at Doncaster. D221 before naming in 1960. Incredible scenes from Swindon Works, showing a Warship on test, Westerns under construction and NBL hydraulics moving by overhead crane. BRCW Type 3s at work on the Southern. Prototypes 10000 and 10201. A BTH Type 1 at Buntingford. Warships, Westerns, NBL hydraulics and Blue Pullmans at work on the Western. And lots more. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @vimediamerch   Visit our website: www.vimedia.co.uk