Midland & Great Northern Re-Traced

Dec 7, 2020

1h 16m

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Overview

In 1893, numerous railway companies in Norfolk were merged into the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway. With over 180 route miles, it was the largest 'joint' railway system in the UK. Sadly, the vast majority of the network closed in 1959. In this feature-length presentation, join railway enthusiast & filmmaker Chris Eden-Green as he explores the remains of the M&GN. Along the way, he interviews enthusiasts, examines the disused remains of the system and visits the North Norfolk, Whitwell & Reepham and Bure Valley Railway's.

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Documentary

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E-G Media

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Presenter

Chris Eden-Green

Another volume of highlights from the 1950s and 1960s television series about the vanishing train lines. Here you have a chance to relive some of the great train journeys in this nostalgic trip which looks at the closing of the Wye Valley, and includes a trip on the 'Brighton Belle' and a visit to King's Cross shed.

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Railway Roundabout 1961

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Railway Roundabout 1962

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The End of the Line

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Railway Roundabout In Europe

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Railway Roundabout Revisited

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7.1

The Fabulous World of Jules Verne

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Sea Workers

Oct 1, 1986

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4.4

You're in the Navy Now

Feb 23, 1951

When Lt. John Harkness is assigned as the new skipper of a submarine chaser equipped with an experimental steam engine, he hopes that the U.S.S. Teakettle's veterans will afford him enough help to accomplish the ship's goals. Unfortunately, he finds the crew and its officers share his novice status or only have experience in diesel engines.

7.0

Oh, Mr. Porter!

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4.8

Coral Dreamscapes: An Exotic Aquarium

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Fascinating species bursting with color Gentle, meditative ocean water bubble away as exotic fish swim to the soft sounds of piano and strings. In this video, over 700 salt water fish will glide and drift across your screen. No feeding, no water testing and no clean up. It's as simple as hitting play on your DVD. Fascinating species bursting with color like you've never seen. Kick back and float along in the tidal pools of your very own trouble-free T.V. Aquarium. Turn your television into a coral reef teeming with underwater life.

10.0

Amicus: House of Horrors

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6.0

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Mar 17, 1961

Documentary short film on the city of Évora, Portugal. Usually regarded as the first film of the Portuguese New Wave.

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Man in the Glass: The Dale Brown Story

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Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage

Invalid Date

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