Rekindle memories of the "Atlantic Coast Express" on Steam Dreams 3 day tour

For those of you who have fond memories of the "Atlantic Coast Express" storming through to the South West of England, you can rekindle those memories on a 3 day tour organised by Steam Dreams.

Three of the most famous Southern Railway steam locomotives have been brought together to haul the 14 coach load to the West Country once again. These are, Unrebuilt Battle of Britain Pacific No.34067 "Tangmere", Rebuilt West Country No.34046 "Braunton" and SR "King Arthur" No.30777 "Sir Lamiel".

This recreation of the Southern Railway's most famous train will start at London Waterloo, where 30777 will be waiting to head the train as far as Westbury. 34046 & 34067 will then take over for a Double Headed ascent of the Devon Banks from Westbury to Newquay. 

Day 2, and a chance to sample some Cornish steam on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway. 

The third and final day, and the train will begin the journey back to London Waterloo. 34046 & 34067 will Double Head the train back over the Devon Banks from Par to Exeter, 34046 then runs solo from Exeter to Okehampton and then 34067 then takes over for the last leg back into London. 

It's quite an ambitious schedule, but I am sure it will bring back memories.

We look forward to it.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,

2nd Cameraman

"Tangmere" for Scotland next year

Next year's "Cathedrals Explorer" promises to be yet another steam locomotive extravaganza with the creme de la creme of the British steam fleet coming together to put on a show.

Next year, the "Southern" will be represented in style, as day 2 of the excursion sees the unsusual sight of 34067 "Tangmere" and K4 No.61994 "The Great Marquess" operating over the demanding grades of the Highland Mainline from Perth to Inverness. "Tangmere" is normally seen running in Southern England, it occasionaly runsin Northern England, it has also worked over the S&C but it has never touched Scotland. Thanks to "Heritage Railway Magazine" for issuing this information. We will keep you posted on more details for the next "Cathedrals" as they come through.

Look out for more blog posts during the day, you may find them interesting!

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman

Details for NRP Summer Filming trek 2011

This will probably be the most ambitious programme we will have ever made this year. Join us for our annual Summer Filming Trek, as we travel from the mountains of North Wales, to the port of Douglas on the Isle of man to capture the best railway action.

This programme, produced over a period of 8 days features:
A visit to Tony Willemore's Garden Railway, the home of Rhos Helyg Locomtive Works
There's a whole hour of fantastic steam action on the Isle of Man Steam Railway
We have a visit to the steam worked Groudel Glen Railway
Plus the fabulous Snaefell Mountain Railway

This year, the programme is entitled, "Steam to the Isle of Man". we leave on 26th August 2011.

Regards,
Chris Nelson,
2nd Cameraman