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King for a Day

80 min

Green Arrow Goes West

70 min

Orient Express Steam

69 min

Flying Scotsman: A Day in the Life

70 min

Clan Line: A Day in the Life

70 min

Black Five Green Train

76 min

Castle and Manor on The Torbay Express

62 min

Driving and Firing the Western Engines

77 min

Classic Steam Train Collection

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20051h 20m

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King for a Day

Season 1 · Episode 1 · Jan 1, 2005

This is the most comprehensive coverage of a steam rail trip ever made, as cameras at more than 50 locations followed the beautifully restored 6024 “King Edward I” from London to Bristol and back to Didcot. Wearing “The Bristolian” headboard, the King’s progress was followed by cameras at the lineside, on the footplate as well as from the air to capture the sights and sounds of a bygone era. The load behind the 460 class locomotive was over 500 tons and the schedule called for some sharp timings to keep out of the way of high speed trains. The programme includes dramatic footplate commentary on the climb through Box Tunnel to help you enjoy in more detail than ever previously possible, exactly what it was like to ride with the King for a day.

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Classic Steam Train Collection

TV Series

20051h 20m

Documentary

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King for a Day

Season 1 · Episode 1 · Jan 1, 2005

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