RAIL FREIGHT TODAY

Volume 4

The Rail Freight Today series was an immediate hit when it was first launched in the late 1980's. Inevitably though an incredible amount has changed over the years and this authoritative series now provides an interesting historic comparison with today’s traffic flows and loco classes.

Produced with the full co-operation of both British Rail and many key freight users, this programme is an unrivalled source of reference and entertainment, to an area rich in railway heritage.

Contrasting the scenic rural freight only branch lines to Eastgate and Redmire with Teesside, one of the largest industrial complexes in Europe. This volume features many different freight traffics including Alumina, Cement, Glue, Chemicals, Oil, Steel, Potash and Coal. Also a close look at the fascinating site operations at Murton, Boulby, Eastgate, Billingham and Lackenby.

Remaining Speedlink and trip workings are also examined, as are East Coast main line movements. Traffic flows from both the Blyth and Sunderland coal fields are also examined in detail.

Other features include yard operations at Teesside, and an interview with the Area Freight Manager.

BR Locomotive types shown at work include: Class 08, 31, 37, 47, 56 and the newly commissioned class 60 heavy freight locos, plus many industrial shunters.

With plenty of lineside action, superb snow scenes, and cab rides (including class 60) all produced to our usual unsurpassed standard.

Rail Freight Today
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