Vintage railroad film - Lifeline of the nation - 1945 Bennett Brook Railway 2026-09-21 | Vintage railroad film - Lifeline of the nation - 1945
National Geographic - Love those trains - 1984 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-05-12 | This documentary, produced by National Geographic in 1984, covers the history of trains from steam engines to diesels, nostalgically remembering the days when trains bridged the continents, empowered the pioneers, and ferried troops. Also follows the iconic Orient Express on one of its routes.I remember watching this documentary when a young boy. It is a personal favourite of mine.
Bennett Brook Railway - 0-4-2T Perry locomotive Betty Thompson whistle evolution - 1996 to 2024 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-05-07 | We previously uploaded a video featuring our 0-4-2T Perry locomotives new whistle. This is not the first time the Perrys whistle has sounded different.This video features the evolution of our Perry locomotive whistle, from 1996 to the present day.Let us know which whistle you like the best in the comments below.
Vintage railroad film - New York Central - Within the oval Bennett Brook Railway 2024-05-05 | Made in the early 1950s, "Within The Oval" presents the New York Central Railroad at the height of its operational power. Trains pulled by first generation diesels and electrics, as well as Hudson, Mohawk, and Niagara type steam locomotives, including the famous passenger trains the "20th Century Limited", "Commodore Vanderbilt" and "Pacemaker". Also featured are day-to-day operations with Pacemaker freights. Freight train operations are also shown, along with many behind the scenes glimpses of railroad activities that help show what was required to keep the NYC operating day and night. The film clearly demonstrates the railroad's involvement in the nation's economy. At the time this film was made, the NYC ran over 26,000 miles of track, and was a major force among America's railroad
Vintage railroad film - Norfolk & Western - The power behind the nation - 1940 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-04-28 | This vintage railroad film, produced by the Norfolk & Western Railroad in 1940, details the benefits coal mining, coal products and the coal industry bring to the USA and the Norfolk & Westerns role in helping bringing those benefits to the nation.
Vintage railroad film - Railroadin - 1941 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-04-21 | Produced in 1941, this film was sponsored by Alco Locomotives & General Electric, so naturally their railroad equipment is featured front and center. Released just before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, America is already gearing up for World War 2.Featured are some absolutely priceless scenes of pre-war steam and diesel trains in colour.
British Rail TV ad - HST and Class 37 Police car! - 1984 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-04-16 | This video features a British Rail advertisement extolling the advantages of rail travel.A memorable part of the ad was the police car liveried Class 37!
Vintage railway film - The Fell Locomotive - Shell Historical Film Archive - 1951 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-04-14 | This film introduces the innovative Fell Locomotive, a diesel-powered train with a unique transmission design. In 1951, this locomotive, named after its designer Colonel Fell, emerged as a new approach to main-line traction. The Fell Locomotive, on the other hand, employs a direct diesel engine with a novel transmission system inspired by a car's differential. It uses three differentials connected to four engines. Initially, only one engine is engaged, with a 4:1 gear ratio for smooth starting. As speed increases, additional engines are activated, resulting in a seamless transition through all speeds, achieving a final ratio of 1:1 with all four engines running.
Railway film - Steams revival in Scotland 2 - From the Forth to the far north Bennett Brook Railway 2024-04-07 | Produced by Nick Lera this railway film starts on the Firth of Forth with rare film footage from 1900, the 1950s and 1985 taken from within the girders of the famous Bridge, with many classic steam locos including an A4 Pacific. North British 0-6-0 ‘Maude’ is featured at Haymarket’s 1985 Open Day beside a Deltic diesel, after which we are treated to unique views of steam passing Arthur’s Seat and Morningside. More rare archive from the 1950s shows steam at Dingwall, Culrain, Invershin and Wick, Britain’s northernmost station.
Railway film - Steams Revival in Scotland 1 - The roads to the isles Bennett Brook Railway 2024-03-31 | This railway film shows the return of steam on the two rival Roads To The Isles, brilliantly documented by producer Nick Lera. The remote Kyle of Localsh line saw steams return in 1982, while two years later it was the turn of the West Highland line’s famous route from Fort William to Mallaig, which of course includes the great curved viaduct at Glenfinnan.
Transperth train drivers cab view - Perth to Victoria Park and return x 2 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-03-27 | This is the view from the cab of a Transperth A series railcar, running a Perth to Victoria Park station shuttle and return, x2.The intermediate stations are only annotated on the first run.
National Coal Board film - Merry go round trains - 1979 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-02-25 | The NCB produced this short film in 1979 to extol the efficiencies gained by using merry go round trains to deliver coal to power stations.
The Woodhead route. Bennett Brook Railway 2024-02-18 | Linking Sheffield and Manchester, this 40 mile route penetrated the Pennine barrier at Woodhead, before descending to Manchester.It was Britain's first main line to use overhead electric power when opened in 1954.Primary motive power was the 1500V D.C. EM1 (Class 76) and EM2 (Class 77) electric locomotives.The EM2s were sold to the Netherlands Railways, but the EM1s continued until the line's closure in 1981.Scenes recorded at many locations between 1954 and 1984 are shown, some with original sound. Locations include:Sheffield (Victoria)RotherwoodWathWorsborough BankPenistoneDunford BridgeWoodheadTorsideGuide BridgeManchester (Piccadilly)Plus other locations
National coal board film - King George V no. 6000 - 1970 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-02-11 | The history of a celebrated steam locomotive - the King George V - which was designed by Great Western Railway and represented Britain in the Fair of the Iron Horse in Baltimore, 1927.
All change at Evercreech Junction - 1986 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-02-04 | This award winning short railway film details the operations and untimely demise of the Somerset and Dorset Railway.
Return to Evercreech Junction - 1984 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-28 | When Dr Beeching took his axe to the rural railway network few cuts were as savage, or as deeply resented, as that of the entire Somerset and Dorset system.Its staff took great pride in working this steeply graded line over the Mendip Hills and a strong sense of family loyalty existed.Before it was all swept away in 1966, Bath enthusiast Ivo Peters recorded the railway on film.
Vintage railway film - Look at Life - Playing Trains - 1967 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-21 | This vintage railway film produced in 1967 by the rank organisation, details the emerging UK rail preservation scene, as well as the efforts of Alan Pegler and others in preserving and operating LNER 4472, Flying Scotsman.
Vintage railway film - Night Mail - 1936 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-18 | Night Mail is a 1936 British documentary film produced by the General Post Office (GPO) Film Unit. The 24-minute film documents the nightly postal train operated by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) from London to Scotland and the staff who operate it. Narrated by John Grierson and Stuart Legg. The film ends with a "verse commentary" written by W. H. Auden. One of the locomotives featured in the film is LMS Royal Scot Class no. 6115, 'Scots Guardsman'.Wikipedia; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Mail
Vintage transport film - Look at life - Turn of the wheel - 1964 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-14 | This vintage transport film produced by the Rank Organisation in 1964, is part of the Look At Life series explores the various ways folk put old disused items of transport back into use. Fascinating archive of engines and rolling stock being cut up for scrap and factory footage of the 'new' diesel locomotives being assembled. We take a glimpse into the lives of people upcycling railway memorabilia, steam wagons and rollers and there's great footage of a Wynns Pacific transporting a steam locomotive to a museum.
Indian Pacific and narrow gauge grain train - Avon Valley National Park - December 2023 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-11 | Check volume! The flange squeal was very loud! Captured in this footage is an up narrow gauge grain train, bound for CBH Kwinana, headed by CBH 007 'Nanson' and CBH 005 'Kulyaling'.Shortly afterwards, the last eastbound Indian Pacific of 2023 powers up the valley bound for Sydney, lead by NR81.Some bonus drone footage of the amazing scenery of the valley of the Avon River is included at the end of the video.
Vintage transport film - Look at Life - High, Wide and Faster - 1963 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-07 | This vintage transport film, produced by the Rank Organisation in 1963, promotes the attempts at improved integration between UK road, rail and shipping sectors in the 60's.
Bennett Brook Railway - Thomas Day - 1996 Bennett Brook Railway 2024-01-04 | Bennett Brook Railway began running special days for kids in 1996, initially marketing them as "Thomas and Friends day'. They are now marketed as 'Ashley and Friends day', principally due to licensing issues and are currently held every May and September.This footage was originally shot by BBR member Simon Mead. Check out Simons YouTube channel here; youtube.com/@UCczNDvN0Eqo61SE63esxalw 00:01 Betty Thompson at platform 1, Whiteman Village Junction.00:09 Ng15 118 'Elizabeth' departs platform 3, Whiteman Village Junction.00:40 Wclass Melbourne tram departing Whiteman Village Junction.01:00 Fowler built diesel 'Rosalie' runs down platform 2, Whiteman Village Junction.01:20 Betty Thompson, platform 3 Village Junction.01:32 Bus Preservation Society of WA half cab bus, plus Betty Thompson and train, transporting passengers at Kangaroo Flats station.02:10 Elizabeth departing Kangaroo Flats.02:37 Maylands petrol mechanical loco with 'Annie' oil fired 0-4-2 tank engine departing 1 platform, Village Junction.03:06 onwards - Elizabeth, Betty Thompson, Annie and Maylands operating various services off platforms 1,2 and 3 at Whiteman Village Junction.
Vintage railway film - Look at Life - Draw the Fires - 1963 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-31 | This vintage railway film, produced in 1963 by the Rank Organisation, details how UK railways were changing, with coal-powered steam being phased out and replaced by diesel engines by 1972. Crowds pay their respects to the Flying Scotsman's last departure from Kings Cross as it is replaced by a 33-horsepower diesel. The network is being modernised by new signalling, longer continuous track on concrete sleepers and flyovers, and controversial closures of lines.
Bennett Brook Railway - Steam and diesel powered top and tail train Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-30 | The Bennett Brook Railway will occasionally operate push/pull trains, usually due to operational requirements, but also sometimes for the fun of it too!Here we see our Atlantic Planet diesel loco and Perry engineering built 0-4-2T steam loco operating a top and tail passenger service on the Mussel Pool branch line.The video starts with Planet 7 leading the train towards Mussel Pool station (having left Whiteman Village Junction, heading south) towards the Bennett Brook bridge crossing.We then see the train crossing Bennett Brook bridge on the way to Mussel Pool.The next part of the video shows the train departing Mussel Pool platform, to head north back to Village Junction station. After departing Mussel Pool, the train crosses Bennett Brook bridge once again and continues north to Village Junction
Bennett Brook Railway - Enthusiasts Day - 1996 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-28 | The Bennett Brook Railway held an Enthusiasts Day in 1996. This video contains footage from the operations on the day. This footage was filmed by BBR member Simon Mead. Check out some of his videos here; youtube.com/@SimonsRailwayVideos00:01 The video begins with our petrol mechanical loco 'Maylands' being prepared for the days running. The locomotive used to work at the Maylands brickworks clay pits. Also pictured is our tank engine 'Betty Thompson'. Betty was named after the wife of the locomotives restorer, Malcolm Thompson, who is pictured here with the hose in his hand. Ng15 no. 118 and Genco built 'Wyndham' are also pictured.00:18 Fowler built diesel 'Rosalie' is seen drawing a rake of goods wagons out of our Mussel Pool depot workshop yard.01:04 Oil fire tank engine 'Annie' is seen here departing Mussel Pool with some of our'small stock'.01:56 Fowler 'Rosalie' approaches Whiteman Village Junction from Mussel Pool with a goods train.02:44 After collecting another wagon, Rosalie returns to Village Junction from the north.03:45 Betty Thompson approaches Village Junction from Mussel Pool with a short passenger train.04:54 Betty Thompson departs Village Junction, heading north.05:55 Elizabeth approaches Village Junction from Mussel Pool with a goods train.06:38 Having completed a circuit of our 5km bushland loop, Betty Thompson approaches Village Junction again from loop south.07:09 Betty and Annie cross each other at Village Junction.07:38 As Betty departs Village Junction south to head towards Mussel Pool, Elizabeth arrives back from the bushland loop onto platform 3.08:34 Various shunting and train movements at Village Junction.09:28 Elizabeth departs Village Junction for the loop, heading south with a goods train.10:56 Betty is turned on the 80 foot turntable at Village Junction, followed by some shunting.12:56 Elizabeth returns from loop north with a passenger train.13:35 After being turned on the turntable, we see some on board footage of Elizabeth taking a passenger train north around the bushland loop.14:13 Betty Thompson approaches Kangaroo Flats station with a short goods train.14:40 Having crossed Bettys train, Elizabeth departs Kangaroo Flats station.15:23 Elizabet runs past the camera near One Duck Lagoon on the bushland loop.16:14 Near the end of the days operation, we see Betty Thompson and Elizabeth approaching Mussel Pool station with their respective trains. Please note the canine train guard on Betty Thompsons train!17:42 Night footage
Vintage railway film - Scrapping the old iron horses - British Pathe - 1961 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-26 | This vintage railway film, produced in 1961 and from the British Pathe website, details the demise of steam locomotives in the UK.
Vintage Transport film - Look at Life - Over and Under - 1960 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-24 | This vintage transport film, part of the Look at Life series by the Rank Organization and produced in 1960, shows how painting of the Forth Bridge is undertaken, while also taking a look at modern bridge building, including temporary bridges. It reflects on past bridge successes and future methods of construction.
Bennett Brook Railway - Enthusiasts Day - 1995 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-21 | Bennett Brook Railway held a public Enthusiasts Day in October 1995. In this video is footage from the various operations run that day.This footage was shot by BBR member Simon Mead. You can check out Simons YouTube channel here; youtube.com/@SimonsRailwayVideosTimestamps;00:01 Locomotive prep and shunting at Mussel Pool depot. Locos include ex South African Railways class NG15 no's 118 & 123, Gemco built diesel 0-4-0 PW27, Fowler built 0-6-0 diesel no.2, 0-4-0 Ruston shunting diesel (yellow) and ex Maylands claypit petrol mechanical 0-4-0 (green).01:09 Gemco diesel loco PW27 'Wyndham' departs Mussel Pool platform with a passenger train.01:48 Fowler diesel 'Rosalie' draws a goods consist out of the sheds at Mussel Pool depot.03:32 Rosalie is seen here between Mussel Pool station and Whiteman Village Junction hauling a goods train.04:01 Hand powered trolley in operation!04:07 Wyndham and Rosalie double head a mixed train to south to Mussel Pool out of Village Junction.05:00 Rosalie and Wyndham return from Mussel Pool.06:03 Ng15 123 'Fremantle' and Ng15 118 'Elizabeth' running as coupled light engines, approach Village Junction from Mussel Pool.07:06 Elizabeth approaches the 80 foot long turntable at Village Junction, in preparation for turning.09:26 Elizabeth departs Mussel Pool station with a passenger train, her exhaust barking as she climbs the 1 in 40 grade out of the station.10:14 Elizabeth to Village Junction from bushland loop south.11:18 Fremantle is turned on the turntable.14:35 Our little Ruston shunting diesel approaches Village Junction from Mussel Pool, followed by the Maylands loco.16:09 Fremantle & Elizabeth depart Mussel Pool station, double heading with a mixed train.17:33 Fremantle & Elizabeth double head their mixed goods consist, climbing north between Mussel Pool and Whiteman Village Junction.18:40 Fremantle and Elizabeth are seen here passing the outer home signal north of Village Junction station, as they power their mixed goods train up the a 1 in 200 grade.20:07 As the late afternoon sun glints off the paintwork of the Ng's, we see another cross of trains, this time with out Ruston and Maylands locos.
Transperth train cab view - Butler & Clarkson, Joondalup line - Then & now split screen - 2018/23 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-18 | This Transperth train cab view was recorded to show the changes in the Butler and Clarkson area, due to the Mitchell Freeway and Joondalup line extension work. The 'before' video (bottom part of the split screen) was recorded in 2018 and the 'now' version was recorded in 2023.
Vintage railway film - Look at life - Letting off steam - 1959 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-17 | This vintage railway film, produced by the Rank Organization in 1959, celebrates British Railways' change of technology to bring in the modern age of commuter travel.
Bennett Brook Railway - Enthusiasts day - October 1994 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-13 | The Bennett Brook Railway held an Enthusiasts day in October 1994. What follows is footage of the operations from that day.This footage was originally recorded by BBR member SImon Mead.Find Simons YouTube channel here; youtube.com/@SimonsRailwayVideos/featured00:01 Locomotive prep. Locos featured include ex South African Railways Ng15s no. 118 'Elizabeth' & no. 123 "Fremantle', as well as Fowler built 0-6-0 diesel 'Rosalie".00:56 Ng 15 123 approaches Whiteman Village Junction, from the Mussel Pool branch tender first with a short goods train.01:45 Rosalie and Fremantle cross at Village Junction. Fremantle then departs for a trip south around our 5km bushland loop line.03:02 Fremantle does some shunting at Kangaroo flats station and siding, then exchanges section staffs with Rosalie as they cross.06:08 Ng 15 118 Elizabeth backs onto her passenger train at platform 1 at Whiteman Village Junction, while Fremantle waits on platform 2. Elizabeth then departs on her trip south around our loop line.07:03 Fremantle follows Elizabeth south around the loop with a goods train and conducts a photo run past.09:07 Elizabeth approaches Kangaroo Flats siding and crosses Fremantle. Shortly afterward, oil fired tank engine "Annie' also crosses Fremantle at the same location, hauling some ore hopper behind her. There is a bit of a size difference between the two locos!11:17 Elizabeth and Annie arrive back at Village Junction of the loop from the south.12:37 Elizabeth and Fremantle double heading, depart south onto our 5km bushland loop hauling a mixed goods train.13:39 Elizabeth and Fremantle conduct a run past, roaring up the 1 in 50 grade of Roberts Bank.14:47 With their duties done for the day and with Fremantle in the lead, her and Elizabeth depart Village Junction to return to Mussel Pool and the depot to be put away for the night.
Vintage railway film - The last train to Woodford Halse - MACE (Media Archive for Central England) Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-10 | Remembering the lost stations and lines that didn’t survive the modernisation of British Railways in the 1960s. From major hubs like Nottingham Victoria to the smallest branchline halts of the Midlands region, this compilation of rarely seen archive material from the MACE collection not only brings to life those routes lost during the Beeching years but also reminds us of the final days of steam power as a hundred years of history are turned into scrap. Highlights include seeing Birmingham New Street station take shape as a symbol of the future as its rival Snow Hill is left to wither and die and a journey along the Great Central mainline in its final years.Check out the MACE here; macearchive.org
Transperth Trains cab view - Express thru Murdoch station & crossing Mt Henry bridge - Winter 2019 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-12-05 | A short Transperth Trains cab view of an express train running through Murdoch station, then crossing Mt Henry bridge, Winter 2019.
Hotham Valley Railway - Last day of Steam Ranger service for the 2023 steam season. Bennett Brook Railway 2023-11-30 | Hotham Valley Railway, located in Dwellingup, Western Australia, runs a steam-hauled service, called Steam Ranger, over the cooler months of the year. This video shows one of the steam-hauled services from Isandra siding to Dwellingup, on the last day of steam operations at Hotham Valley for steam season 2023.The day this video was filmed, there was light rain just before the steep climb up the grade, causing a lot of slipping of the steam loco, which can be heard on the video.
Steam on the Settle and Carlisle Bennett Brook Railway 2023-11-05 | 'Steam on the Settle and Carlisle' chronicles the history of the 72-mile Settle to Carlisle railway, opened in May 1876. Called one of the three great wonders of the north, the line passed through the Ribble Valley into the Vale of Eden. A journey on former LNER A4 locomotive 'Sir Nigel Gresley' recaptures the magic of this historic line.
Vintage railway footage - Mildenhall and Scottish Express Bennett Brook Railway 2023-10-29 | This footage shows trains on the Cambridge to Mildenhall line, in colour, which was filmed in 1959. Also included is footage of express trains to Scotland, filmed pre nationalisation.
The Ghan is going - 1980 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-10-27 | The Ghan is going is a short railway film about the cessation of the 'old' Ghan service on the original, narrow gauge route to Alice Springs, before the introduction of the new standard gauge service.
Vintage railway footage - Decades of steam - 1940s Bennett Brook Railway 2023-10-08 | In this archive film programme, the story of steam locomotives is taken through the end of independence into the early days of Nationalisation.The first half of the decade saw the railways at the forefront of the war effort, from which the black-painted steam locomotives emerged bloodied but unbowed, still the principal power force on the railways.Nationalisation in 1948 was to see a unified system, with locomotives straying to lines away from their traditional haunts. We see them on trial and bearing their new owner's name in full - 'British Railways'. Postwar types such as Ivatt tanks and Moguls, ex-GWR 'Modified Halls', ex-LNER Peppercorn-designed Pacifics and Thompson 'B1s' are seen alongside the prewar survivors, and, most radical of all, the Bulleid Pacifics of the Southern.
Indian Pacific in the Avon Valley Bennett Brook Railway 2023-10-06 | A short video, with some drone footage, of the Sydney bound Indian Pacific passing through number 2 cutting as it heads into the Avon Valley.
Transport film - Crewe works; The inside story - 1996 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-10-01 | Crewe, the most famous railway town in Britain, has been associated with locomotive construction since 1846.From the days of the London and North Western Railway, passing through ownership by the LMS, British Rail and now ADtranz, the tradition of high quality workmanship has been maintained.ADtranz allowed exclusive access to their Crewe operation giving a rare insight into the high technology world of modern traction maintenance. Viewed under repair and test conditions are Class 20, 37, 47, HSTs etc.Together with the sequence of component refurbishment, the degree and depth of services offered by ADtranz is shown in detail.Rare archive film from the 1930s to the 1960s displays locomotives under construction and repair. In addition, locomotive types built here are shown at work in a variety of locations.1996 saw the 150th Anniversary of the LNWR and to mark the occasion ADtranz opened their doors to the public on the 17th August 1996. An impressive collection of steam and diesel locomotives associated with Crewe were displayed.Together with a unique display of over 200 locomotive nameplates and associated LNWR and LMS memorabilia, this event was one of the years highlights.
Bennett Brook Railway - Steam and diesel operations Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-28 | The Bennett Brook Railway operates a variety of locomotives over its 6km network. In this video we see our Fowler built diesel 'Rosalie', Gemco built diesel 'Wyndham' and Perry built steam loco "Betty Thompson' operating over various parts of the network. There's even some in cab footage!
Vintage railway footage - Decades of steam - 1930s Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-24 | This vintage railway footage, takes the story of the steam locomotive in Great Britain into the cold years of the Depression.For the railways it was a period of austerity as they tried to meet the competition of the roads.The GWR, LMS and LNER embarked on massive steam locomotive construction programmes to replace they many different types inherited in 1923, although the Southern pursued its own agenda of electrification in order to eliminate steam.In this programme we visit familiar and not-so-familiar locomotives to see steam at work, from the great main lines to rural branches.
Vintage railway film clip - The Wrecker (silent film) - 1929 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-20 | This short clip, from the silent motion picture 'The Wrecker,' produced in 1929, shows a manufactured for film crash and derailment on the long defunct Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway. As the A339 now occupies part of the route of the former line between Basingstoke and Alton, a possible location for the crash site is near the intersection of the A339 and Lasham Hill Lane, Hampshire.Due to the original footage being silent, as previously mentioned, music has been added for effect.Wikipedia; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wrecker_(1929_film)
Vintage railway film - The way we live; A railwaymens film Darlington - Tyne Tees TV - 1960 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-17 | This vintage railway film, produced by Tyne Tees TV in 1960, is a documentary ballad of the Darlington North Road locomen who keep the engines rolling as the age of steam gives way to diesel on the railways.
Bennett Brook Railway - Ashley and Friends day - May 2015 compilation Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-13 | This is footage from Bennett Brook Railways Ashley and Friends day from May, 2015.This footage was recorded on a phone camera and is a little shaky, but is still a good record of the days operation.
Bennett Brook Railway - Ashley and Friends day, September 10th 2023 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-11 | The Bennett Brook Railway holds Ashley and Friends events twice yearly, in May and September.This is footage from our Ashley and Friends day in September, 2023.
Vintage railway film - Lets Imagine; A branch line railway - Sir John Betjeman - 1963 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-09 | This short film, filmed in 1962 and transmitted in 1963 by the BBC, features former British poet laureate Sir John Betjeman, as he looks at the Evercreech Junction to Burnham-on-Sea branch line on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway.
Vintage transport film - Moving Millions - 1947 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-09-03 | This vintage transport film, produced in 1947 by the Central Office of Information, details the challenges involved in the transport of London's millions and how London Transport deals with it.
Vintage railway film - Britain can make it - 1946 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-08-29 | This short film, produced in 1946 by the Central Office of Information (UK), discusses the advantages in converting steam locomotives to oil burning, in order to reduce coal consumption in Britain in the years post WW2.
Bennett Brook Railway - Betty Thompson - New whistle - August 2023 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-08-28 | Our Perry built 0-4-2 tank engine 'Betty Thompson' shows off her new whistle as she approaches Mussel Pool station in August 2023.Compare the new whistle to the old one here; youtu.be/bK9DEyWCZyQ?si=4ZUeBUHNd67ReaESLet us know which whistle you think is better!
Transport film - Trouble on the line - Equinox - 1990 Bennett Brook Railway 2023-08-27 | This transport film, produced by the science and technology program Equinox and broadcast in the UK, takes look at the pressures on the British rail network in the early 90s.
