The
Gavin Morrison Collection
Volume 1
1962 - 1964
Gavin Morrison needs no introduction to
most railfans – his evocative photographs of British steam
during the glory days are justifiably well known and loved
throughout the world. However, few people realize that Gavin
Morrison is also a talented film cameraman, and while out
photographing steam he often turned his attention to producing
a superb high quality film record as well.
Much of the footage in this brand new series has never been
viewed publicly before – and certainly not in this unique
form. The Gavin Morrison Collection is a highly original
chronological series, spanning the years from 1962 to the
early years of preservation after the end of main line steam
in 1968. These superb programmes give a fresh and stunning new
insight into the glorious years of steam, and will quickly
grow to become one of the most important archive series ever
produced.
Volume 1 of this exciting new chronological series features
wonderfully evocative steam days action including:-
The West Riding of Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford,
Shipley and Holbeck Shed.
Industrial Steam from Tyne Docks to Consett.
Scotland contrasting steam around Gleneagles with
branchline steam to Crieff, and a visit to St Rollox shed.
Western Steam at Aberystwyth plus the last Great
Western King in action.
The West Coast mainline in Lancashire and Cumbria including
Morecambe South Junction, Carnforth and Shap.
Southern Steam main line action in the Bournemouth area
during the early 1960s.
Plus lots of other everyday action as well as some famous
railtours including the Jacobite, the Cromford & High Peak
tour and the Ribble - Lune Tour.
Introduced by Nigel Harris, with an informative script by
Gavin Morrison, and authentic sound from the Peter Handford
collection. Running time 60 minutes