Ticket to Ride Cab Rides Volumes 1 to 19

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Hong Kong is the first in a series rail based travel guides to cities or regions. An overview of the area, highlighting features of particular interest with emphasiss on helping potential visitors get around, where possible using public transport. In Hong Kong we cover: getting from the airport to the "down town area" using the new Airport Express, navigate our way through the mainly British built MTR (Mass Transit Railway), travel by double deck tramcar through the streets of Hong Kong Island, explore the New Territories using the KCR (Kowloon Canton Railway), sail on a world famous ferry -the Star Ferry, enjoy the views from The Peak, courtesy of the Peak Tramway and view the famous harbour. We also watch, -in amazement- the activities at the KCR freight terminal at Hung Hom, and finally we travel into the Peoples Republic to visit Guangdong (Canton) on the ktt "InterCity" through train. Future developments are not ignored. Ticket to Ride looks at the future of rail transport both in the former colony and at the links that are being forged with China Rail.

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Finland is an unknown gem to the rail fan or tourist, modern, 200kph electric high speed trains ply over a complex and well maintained network, while rail-freight use is high by European standards and growing, thanks to a profusion of rail linked facilities and the Russian connection. The film shows Finnish Railways (VR) today, what their plans are for tomorrow, and includes footage at facilities usually out of public view. We look at the capital Helsinki, its Art Deco Central Station, suburban and InterCity rail services, tram system and museum and the two rail connected ports: travel on the S220- Pendolino towards Turku. In Turku, on the Baltic coast to the west, we experience the unreal shunting in a driverless locomotive at the dock. Rail ferry traffic between Sweden and Finland is examined and we take a detailed look at how bogies are changed to allow running on the Finnish "broad gauge", visit STEVECO and VR at the Port of Kotka and watch VR wagons being unloaded and their cargoes being prepared for export. We watch the loading of rail wagons destined for Finnish glass makers, and review inward bound traffic from Russia, from the comfort of VR's traffic control centre. Finland's freight traffic is dominated by two features: Finnish produced exports moving to Finnish ports and Russian exports to Finnish customers or in transit to Finnish ice free ports. We see both! At Vainikkala an armed guard takes us to the point where east and west meet, and spend some time with VR handling Russian locomotives and wagons before they begin their transit of Finland. In central Finland chemical giant Kemira are our hosts and we see ammonium sulphate being made at their rail connected Harjavalta factory. Russian tank wagons in - Finnish tank wagons out! We take a day trip to Tallinn- capital of Estonia, 45 miles across the Baltic by Silja Line where we get a further flavour of the Russian connection, including the departure of the day/night train to Moscow, a quick look at the city and then back to Helsinki on the bridge of Nordic Jet Line high speed Cat.

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Running Time: 125-mins (2hr 5min)

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We travel with the drivers on the 0930 S220 service from Helsinki. The weather is a little overcast but by the time we reach Espoo, ten miles out, we are in bright Nordic sunshine which we enjoy for the rest of our journey to Turku. On the run to the half way point at Jarja/Karis we pass freight and commuter trains, high speed passenger trains pulled by the Finnish derivative of the Swiss LOK 2000 or RE 460 locomotive. Beyond Karis the pace hots up and we sail through beautiful countryside, and take sweeping reverse curves at 200kph. In places the view from the cab is positively breathtaking.

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We explore the Netherlands, from the Hook of Holland and Rotterdam in the west to Hengelo in the east, a few kilometres from the German border. We hitch a lift with a special charter train organised by Workgroep 1501 and travel to Dordrecht where we see Dutch Railways, NS, hard at work: double deck passenger trains, Thalys High Speed passenger trains and Europe's heaviest freight train.

Onward, parallel to the route of the new freight only Betuwe line now under construction to 's Hertogenbosch and its ultra modern station. Across flat farm land via Arnhem to Hengelo for a rail open day sponsored by NS. All the fun of the fair, including a steam run by and then back via Utrecht to Rotterdam.

In complete contrast we spend a morning at the CORUS steel works, the largest in the Netherlands, riding their internal rail system and viewing the steel industry at work. A unique rail experience organised by Platform 5

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First published on DVD: 2000
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We visit the capital of Portugal, Lisbon- travel over the new Tagus rail crossing and the ferry which links the rail network south of the Tagus with all points north. Detailed maps help you understand the complex rail geography of the area. Then we head south, from CP's Barreiro terminus towards the Algarve. After a look at one of Europe's most south westerly towns -Lagos- we join the driver of a class 1800 locomotive for the journey to Tunes. This close relative of the English Electric BR class 50 will travel through orange and lemon groves, pass storks and flamingos on its journey east. Part 2 will continue the journey through Faro and Tavira to the Spanish border at Vila Real de St Antonio.

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Part 2 continues our journey this time from Tunes to Faro, the Algarvian capital & on to the Spanish border at Vila Real de St Antonio through Olhao & Tavira. Plus a look at Albufeira & Quarteira.

The route east of Tunes is busier than that to the west. It has more of a main line feel, that it does as far as Faro the Algarvian capital. This is a busy and picturesque single track line and passes through holiday country.

The resort towns of Albufeira and Quarteira are to the south as are some of Europe's great golf courses. As Faro is approached, Jonathan Hewat explains the plans for new lines in the area that would make CP more useful to the holiday industry.

We then travel along the Atlantic coast east of Faro through Olgao and on to the charming little town of Tavira. Here we have time to look at this sleepy backwater before continuiing or journey to the Spanish border at Vila Real de St.Antonio.

Filmed in bright February sunshine, this might be one of the last times you can travel on this line with a Portuguese EE "Class 50"!. The electrics are coming!.

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Narrated by: Jonathan Hewat
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We look at flights to Lisbon, the airport and getting "down town" and explore the city. Lisbon has a modern and efficient metro, we examine it in depth and tell you how to avoid the pitfalls! The tram system is a delightful city icon where the old work horses have been joined by new trams that add a touch of colour and a new transport dimension. The old harbour district is linked to the newer area by no less than three funiculars, each with its very own distinctive character. Lisbon is divided from its southern suburbs, and indeed from all points south, by the river Tagus. The 25th Abril suspension bridge now boasts a rail link on the lower deck. Travel on the new trains and see how they fit into the public transport geography of the city. Oriente is the rail and metro station which serves the Expo site. It is also stunning! Designed by the Spaniard Calatrava this vast gateway is a modern railway cathedral of glass and steel. We have a quick look at the Expo site and enjoy the views from the cable car. We offer some suggestions for attractions beyond the city : along the Estoril suburban rail line to Cascais and then cross country by Stagecoach bus to the beautiful and ancient city of Sintra before returning to Lisbon by rail via the legendary suburb of Benfica, a journey north, on the route of the Porto Alfa, to Vila Franca, the ferry across the Tagus which links Lisbon with the rail network to Beja and the Algarve. We take the ferry and view of the city from this vantage point, and look at travel opportunities from the CP's Barreiro terminus south of the estuary The film is narrated by BBC Radio and Television presenter Jonathan Hewat, and is lavishly illustrated with plans and maps throughout.

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Running Time: 65-mins (1hr 5min)

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en years since the fall of the Berlin wall and the beginning of the huge German re-unification project with money poured into new infrastructure or equipment, now bearing fruit! From Cologne we travel to the Swiss border and across to Austria and the Czech Republic. We look at the Rhein, still the major freight and passenger artery - but not for much longer- and view the trains which pass day and night in this international corridor. On to the financial capital- Frankfurt, the hub of the InterCity passenger business, with a local transport network of breathtaking efficiency. The route of the high speed line which will link Köln and Frankfurt is examined from the air and the ground. On to Ludwigshafen to look at German rail freight, a short hop to Karlsruhe, the city which pioneered the concept of running trams on main lines, and to the beautiful city of Freiburg where passenger and freight traffic stream past on their way to Switzerland. As an indulgence we lunch at the Feldschlossen brewery, just in Switzerland, before heading for the Bodensee. Across holiday Germany to the capital of Bavaria-Munich. Munich is Germany's favourite city and we show you why! Time to look at the international passenger and freight traffic heading for Austria then on to Regensburg and Würzburg. Back through Stuttgart to look at "Star 21" and across to Saarbrücken where we ride the Bombardier trams. You will see the very latest technology, ICT tilting trains, double deck commuter stock, modern freight vehicles and class 101 locomotives plus some old favourites like the class 103, the icon of the German Railways in the 1970s.

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Bavaria is Germany's largest "Land" and Munich is the Landeshauptstadt-the capital. We explore the city and become familiar with the urban transport system- trams, the metro (U Bahn) and the suburban railway-S Bahn. First we get you down town from the new Franz-Josef Strauss International airport without paying 40euros for the taxi fare! Then we look at places to stay and suggest a few outside the city-Landshut, Augsberg and Starnberger See. We explore the wonderful city centre, the Olympic Park and Tower, the Nymphenburg Palace, the icon of the beer capital of Europe -the Hofbräuhaus, and the Deutsches Museum transport and technology collection.. Then off to the ancient Danube city of Regensberg for beer and bratwust and a river cruise to the German Parthenon -Walhalla. One hour further south east by EuroCity train is " one of the most beautiful towns in the world" - Passau. Set in a unique location at the confluence of three rivers this German town on the Austrian border with Italian style architecture will charm you. Our final day trip is to Salzburg, Austria's "gem". We start from the Hauptbahnhof, and look at this busy international rail route. At Salzburg we take in the roundhouse, piggyback freight and motorail services before heading "down town". Salzburg can be busy! Ride the "Wasserbahn" -regrettably water powered no more-to the castle for the best view in town.

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The route between Singen, on the banks of Lake Constance, and Stuttgart, the "capital" of Baden Württemberg, is in fact an international corridor of considerable importance. It links middle Germany with both Zürich and Milan. While not an Alpine route it twists and turns through the foothills of the Black Forest and is consequently quite slow. To reduce journey times on this difficult corridor the DB and the Italian Railways have opted to run "tilting" trains. The FS use a version of their tried and tested "Pendolino" while Siemens developed a "tilting" version of the ICE for the Bundesbahn. The result of this endeavour is the ICT, arguably the most stylish train set in Europe. Our journey is from Singen, (where trains from Zürich or Milan must reverse), to Stuttgart and you will see for yourself how well the ICT takes the curves at 30% higher speeds than conventional trains. To add to the enjoyment the countryside is sublime, at least as far as Horb, and the spring weather bright and clear. We pass the usual assortment of trains that you would expect on route, passenger -including another ICT- and freight, and on the run into Stuttgart we can see the DB’s new S bahn trains, ICE’s, a DB Cargo 143 and a "Cisalpino" Pendolino unit awaiting departure from the Hbf. The film is lightly narrated by Phyllis Watts and includes a technical description of the ICT, as supplied by the manufacturer Siemens, and a quick look at other ICT routes. Filmed in DVC Pro to broadcast standards. This is the fourth of a series of five Rail Films on Germany 2000 from Ticket to Ride.

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Narrated by: Phyllis Watts
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Running Time: 97-mins (1hr 37min)

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We undertake a journey through Western Poland to look at both PKP at work and to visit the Wolsztyn Steam Trust. Entry to Poland is via Berlin and then by local train. We make a trip to Leszno on a service steam train and then spend a little time on this important line while the PKP goes about its daily business. Revenue earning freight is still steam hauled around Wolsztyn. We journey with the crew of TY 45 20 with a 1,400 tonne trip freight from the marshalling yard at Zbaszynek. This yard is on the Berlin Poznan Warsaw main line. Then it's on to Poznan for a quick look at the modern freight yard before sampling the Sroda narrow gauge. Back to Poznan to travel on one of the most complete tram systems in the country. Many of the activities shown are part of the Wolsztyn Experience, organised by the Wolsztyn Steam Trust.

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We travel on Express Passenger Locomotive (EP08) Poznan to Warsaw. Although we start in Poznan our cab ride begins just outside Konin, for it is not until then that it is light enough to film! Leaving Poznan there are a few inches of snow on the ground, by the time we reach Warsaw we find that the overnight snow has left a two foot covering. During our journey along this main line, arguably the most important in Eastern Europe, we are given an illustrated lesson on Polish signalling, and have a look at other modern Polish Motive power. The last 20km through the Warsaw suburbs is certainly the busiest as the approach to the Central Station is over a six track line. Then over the Wisla to the East Station where the fare paying passengers are discharged. We stay with EP 08 007 for a further few km to the vast depot where we can watch the comings and goings at this 24/7 facility. To complete our day we dash home at the head of PKP's finest- the 160kph EP09- through the Warsaw suburbs and back to Kunto. Filmed in deepest winter we recommend that you wrap up warm before watching! Narrated and illustrated with plans maps and "working" graphics throughout.

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Running Time: 100-mins (1hr 40min)

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