FAMOUS TRAINS (2 DVD)

RUNTIME: 150 MINS

CAT: AWA325
UPC: 881482332595
RRP: $19.95

The naming of steam locomotives is a practice that has taken place since the invention of the very first engine in 1804. Names are inspired by a variety of topics from royalty to racehorses. But there are a select handful of named engines that stand out from the crowd, attracting awe and attention wherever they go.

THE FLYING SCOTSMAN - THE NIGHT MAIL [90 MINS]

For well over 100 years, steam locomotives battled nightly the 289 miles of the Through West Mail from Bathhurst to Dubbo until the end of steam operations in 1967. On the Queen’s Birthday weekend of June 1989, this spectacular long gone steam event was recreated but this time the Night Mail was hauled by the world famous 4472 ‘Flying Scotsman’ and Australia’s famous ‘C38 Class Pacific 3801’ and triple heading for part of the journey with ‘S Class Suburban Tank 3112’.

DUCHESS OF HAMILTON [60 MINS]

In September 1938, the Duchess of Hamilton entered service on the LMS and it would be another 26 years, after covering 1 1/2 million miles, before she would be retired. In 1985, the beloved engine was taken in by the Friends of the National Railway Museum for total restoration, who would return her to the museum 5 years later in perfect working condition. This program records every phase in the Duchess of Hamilton’s five year restoration and her return to the main line.

AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 17