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Behind the Scenes Series

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Behind the Scenes Vol.1: On the Right Track

Behind the Scenes Vol.1: On the Right Track


Ref: TR713D


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This is the first volume in a brand new series of programmes featuring original films from the exciting Fastline collection. While the steam trains naturally tend to take the spot light, this unusual new series gives you the chance to see exactly what the permanent way engineers did behind the scenes.


Thanks to the foresight of Andrew Dow the wonderful collection of original films and photographs of the LNER are now available for the delight of Railfans. Today’s Fastline Collection is a unique reference source of both stills and films created originally by the Photographic Unit of the Chief Civil Engineer of the LNER in York, and his successors on British Railways.


The Unit was the last railway-owned photographic team and became part of Fastline Track Renewals at Privatisation, within Andrew Dow’s responsibilities. The Unit was sold to Andrew Dow and Richard Hall by Jarvis in 2000. It is now an independent company and is the nation’s only specialist infrastructure photographic company.


Volume 1 includes:


  • Limestone Quarrying at Hulands North Yorkshire

  • Ballast production from iron furnace slag at Lackenby

  • Badly packed rail joints

  • Maintenance of the main line

  • Sleeper treatment and preparation at Hartlepool sleeper depot

  • Relaying track panels by steam crane

  • The new Matisa tamper, 1947

  • Dismantling old track

  • The spectacular testing of concrete sleepers to destruction by derailment at Ingrow.



    Availability: AVAILABLE
    Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
    Classification: Exempt
    Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
    Media Format: DVD-R

    Running Time: 60-mins(1hr 0min)

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  • Behind the Scenes Vol.2: Early on-track Machines

    Behind the Scenes Vol.2: Early on-track Machines


    Ref: TR904D


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    This is the second volume in a brand new series of programmes featuring original films from the exciting Fastline collection. While the steam trains naturally tend to take the spot light, this unusual new series gives you the chance to see exactly what the permanent way engineers did behind the scenes.


    Thanks to the foresight of Andrew Dow the wonderful collection of original films and photographs of the LNER are now available for the delight of Railfans. Today’s Fastline Collection is a unique reference source of both stills and films created originally by the Photographic Unit of the Chief Civil Engineer of the LNER in York, and his successors on British Railways. The Unit was the last railway-owned photographic team and became part of Fastline Track Renewals at Privatisation, within Andrew Dow’s responsibilities.


    The Unit was sold to Andrew Dow and Richard Hall by Jarvis in 2000. It is now an independent company and is the nation’s only specialist infrastructure photographic company. We’ve more unique footage of those unsung heroes; the permanent way gangs whose work was so often unrecognised in the days of steam.


    Volume 2 includes:- A wealth of extremely rare material featuring men at work using the first generation of on-track machines, as well as road-mounted cranes and other innovative equipment including:-


    • Morris Tracklayer Ballast cleaners

    • Twin Jib Cranes

    • Tampers Laying long welded rail

    • Trenching machine

    • Slimon Platform & Gradall machines



    Availability: AVAILABLE
    Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
    Classification: Exempt
    Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
    Media Format: DVD-R

    Running Time: 60-mins(1hr 0min)

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    Behind the Scenes Vol.3: Civil Engineering

    Behind the Scenes Vol.3: Civil Engineering


    Ref: TR905D


    Price:£30.00

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    This is the third volume in a brand new series of programmes featuring original films from the exciting Fastline collection. While the steam trains naturally tend to take the spotlight, this unusual new series gives you the chance to see exactly what the permanent way engineers did behind the scenes.


    Thanks to the foresight of Andrew Dow the wonderful collection of original films and photographs of the LNER are now available for the delight of Railfans. Today’s Fastline Collection is a unique reference source of both stills and films created originally by the Photographic Unit of the Chief Civil Engineer of the LNER in York, and his successors on British Railways.


    The Unit was the last railway-owned photographic team and became part of Fastline Track Renewals at Privatisation, within Andrew Dow’s responsibilities. The Unit was sold to Andrew Dow and Richard Hall by Jarvis in 2000. Today, Fastline Films Limited is the nation’s only specialist infrastructure film company. This brand new programme features unique footage of some of the more spectacular jobs undertaken over the years by the LNER civil engineering department.


    Volume 3 includes:-


    • Unique archive films highlighting bridge removal and renewal, including contrasting views of demolition and bridge construction from as long ago as 1935.

    • Other topics include the construction of a new subway at York in 1936 and the remodelling of Church Fenton North Junction in 1948.

    • There’s also a detailed look at preparing and replacing the famous diamond crossings at Newcastle in 1949.

    This is a fascinating look into our industrial railway heritage, highlighting the jobs of both the men and the machines that worked ‘Behind the Scenes’ to keep the railway operational.



    Availability: AVAILABLE
    Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
    Classification: Exempt
    Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
    Media Format: DVD-R

    Running Time: 60-mins(1hr 0min)

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    Behind the Scenes Vol.4: Traffic

    Behind the Scenes Vol.4: Traffic


    Ref: TR906D


    Price:£30.00

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    This is the forth volume in a brand new series of programmes featuring original films from the exciting Fastline collection. While the steam trains naturally tend to take the spotlight, this unusual new series gives you the chance to see exactly what the permanent way engineers did behind the scenes.


    Thanks to the foresight of Andrew Dow the wonderful collection of original films and photographs of the LNER are now available for the delight of Railfans. Today’s Fastline Collection is a unique reference source of both stills and films created originally by the Photographic Unit of the Chief Civil Engineer of the LNER in York, and his successors on British Railways. The Unit was the last railway-owned photographic team and became part of Fastline Track Renewals at Privatisation, within Andrew Dow’s responsibilities.


    The Unit was sold to Andrew Dow and Richard Hall by Jarvis in 2000. Today, Fastline Films Limited is the nation’s only specialist infrastructure film company.


    Volume 4 includes:-


    • Spectacular buffer stop testing at Bradford 14th September, 1946.

    • Out of gauge load on the LNER, preparation and passage for a Stator on a cantilever wagon.

    • Walton Street level crossing.

    • Preston loop derailment.

    • Snow and floods, winter of 1946/1947.

    • Water trough, re-laying water troughs at Wiske Moor.

    • York shed 1946, ‘The layout of locomotive facilities’.

        This is a fascinating look into our industrial railway heritage, highlighting the jobs of both the men and the machines that worked Behind the Scenes to keep the railway operational.



        Availability: AVAILABLE
        Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
        Classification: Exempt
        Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
        Media Format: DVD-R

        Running Time: 60-mins(1hr 0min)

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    Behind the Scenes: Boxed Set

    Behind the Scenes: Boxed Set


    Ref: TR907D


    Price:£30.00

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    All four volumes in one boxed set! Extra value as all four volumes would cost £120.00 if purchased individually but only £80.00 if purchased as this special boxed set.


    Thanks to the foresight of Andrew Dow the wonderful collection of original films and photographs of the LNER are now available for the delight of Railfans. Today’s Fastline Collection is a unique reference source of both stills and films created originally by the Photographic Unit of the Chief Civil Engineer of the LNER in York, and his successors on British Railways.

    The Unit was the last railway-owned photographic team and became part of Fastline Track Renewals at Privatisation, within Andrew Dow’s responsibilities. The Unit was sold to Andrew Dow and Richard Hall by Jarvis in 2000. It is now an independent company and is the nation’s only specialist infrastructure photographic company.


    Volume 1 includes:


  • Limestone Quarrying at Hulands North Yorkshire

  • Ballast production from iron furnace slag at Lackenby

  • Badly packed rail joints

  • Maintenance of the main line

  • Sleeper treatment and preparation at Hartlepool sleeper depot

  • Relaying track panels by steam crane

  • The new Matisa tamper, 1947

  • Dismantling old track

  • The spectacular testing of concrete sleepers to destruction by derailment at Ingrow.


    Volume 2 includes:- A wealth of extremely rare material featuring men at work using the first generation of on-track machines, as well as road-mounted cranes and other innovative equipment including:-


    • Morris Tracklayer Ballast cleaners

    • Twin Jib Cranes

    • Tampers Laying long welded rail

    • Trenching machine

    • Slimon Platform & Gradall machines


    Volume 3 includes:-


    • Unique archive films highlighting bridge removal and renewal, including contrasting views of demolition and bridge construction from as long ago as 1935.

    • Other topics include the construction of a new subway at York in 1936 and the remodelling of Church Fenton North Junction in 1948.

    • There’s also a detailed look at preparing and replacing the famous diamond crossings at Newcastle in 1949.

    This is a fascinating look into our industrial railway heritage, highlighting the jobs of both the men and the machines that worked ‘Behind the Scenes’ to keep the railway operational.


    Volume 4 includes:-


    • Spectacular buffer stop testing at Bradford 14th September, 1946.

    • Out of gauge load on the LNER, preparation and passage for a Stator on a cantilever wagon.

    • Walton Street level crossing.

    • Preston loop derailment.

    • Snow and floods, winter of 1946/1947.

    • Water trough, re-laying water troughs at Wiske Moor.

    • York shed 1946, ‘The layout of locomotive facilities’.


    This is a fascinating look into our industrial railway heritage, highlighting the jobs of both the men and the machines that worked Behind the Scenes to keep the railway operational.



    Availability: AVAILABLE
    Screen aspect ratio: 4:3 SD
    Classification: Exempt
    Number of discs: 1 DVD-R
    Media Format: DVD-R

    Running Time: 240-mins(hr 0min)

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