The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill

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Released December 21, 1980

Overview

Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway and the Stephensons' legendary Rocket locomotive. On display are 'celebrity' engines from across the country, including the 'Green Arrow', the 'Flying Scotsman' and the record-breaking Mallard-class train that bore its designer's name, 'Sir Nigel Gresley', as well as the king of the modern electric railway, the Advanced Passenger Train (APT).

Runtime

1h 0m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

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