A few railway films are available on YouTube, including two we made. We've built these films into pages on our site. To step back in time, click on their title.
Snowdrift at Bleath Gill Deleted from YouTube

BTF (1955)

Clearing a stretch of the Stainmore route, blocked by severe winter snow.
John Betjeman Goes by Train Deleted from YouTube

British Transport Film

A journey along the former King's Lynn to Hunstanton line, guided by the poet.
Railmobile

Pathe News (1962)

Enjoy the freedom of the open railroad by taking your car onto the tracks.
West of Inverness

National Library of Scotland

A different world on the railway of yesteryear.
Railway Reminiscences

Four by Three (1997)

The story of the Bala & Ffestiniog, told by the last guard to travel the line.
The Late Turn

A retired Devon signalman recalls the life, times and decline of the county's rail services.
The Missing Link

Four by Three (2004)

The reminiscences of two firemen who used to work the Wensleydale Railway.
Tay Bridge View

National Library of Scotland (1897)

A silent trip across the Tay Bridge. Count the number of trackworkers.
Deleted from YouTube
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