RAIL - AUSTRALIA

This section includes titles released by Steam Media Productions & Richard Whitford Productions

SER 004    THE HILLS ARE ALIVE [DVD]                                                                     101 min                $39.95
Rock Top Productions / Series 567 Rail Video
The railway line between Adelaide and Murray Bridge was opened in 1886, and thus the Mount Lofty Ranges became a formidable barrier for those required to work trains over this section.
The line was opened for through traffic between Adelaide, South Australia and Melbourne, Victoria in January 1887, a distance of 773 kms. The line between the two capital cities was at that time laid to a gauge of 1600mm. In the early 1980's an agreement was reached between Australian National (South Australia) and V/Line (Victoria) to allow for the through running of locomotive power. This is evident by the use of locomotives from both systems on trains operating through this area. In 1992, with the formation of the National Rail Corporation, came the announcement of the construction of a new standard gauge/broad gauge conversion rail link between Melbourne and Adelaide via Cressy in Victoria. This would allow for one gauge operation between Brisbane, Queensland and Perth, Western Australia via Melbourne. The double track from Adelaide to Belair in the "Adelaide Hills" would be made into 2 single lines, one remaining at 1600mm for the Adelaide Suburban service to operate on, whilst the other track would be converted to 1436mm. In 1994, John Stone filmed extensively the broad gauge action from Adelaide to Murray Bridge. In June 1995 broad gauge working on the Adelaide - Melbourne corridor would disappear forever with the opening of the standard gauge track.  Colour / Sound / Narration / Graphics.
See full broad gauge diesel action between Adelaide and Murray Bridge:
Australian National Locomotives: GM, BL, 700, 830, 930, & CK
V/Line Locomotives: C, S, G, X & N
930 class, No. 961 in its "Explorer" colour scheme hauling "The Overland"
Preserved steam locomotives 621 (4-6-2) and 520 (4-8-4) on Steam Ranger Excursions.

SER 015    TASMANIA'S WEST COAST WILDERNESS RAILWAY [DVD]                   47 min             $29.00

The Rebirth of a remarkable engineering achievement.
An Engineering triumph 1894 - 1896 / A Restoration triumph 1998 - 2002

This program covers the history of the railway; the many facets of its rebuilding; and today's remarkable 34 kilometre journey. The story of a remarkable railway born from a frontier spirit on the edge of civilisation and built against all the odds by a remarkable people - through some of the most treacherous country on earth - a wild country critics said no railway could tame.
Built in 1896 for the Mt Lyell Mining and Railway Company, the line ran 34 kilometres from Queenstown to the Port of Strahan and became the lifeblood of the community. It was unique in that, to manage the 1 in 16 grade over the mountains, it used the rack and pinion system developed by Herr Abt* for the Harz Mountains**. Engines were built by Dubs and Co in Scotland. With 48 bridges to maintain, the railway became uneconomical and closed in 1962, much to the dismay of locals and railway buffs in many parts of the world. Thanks to persistence and $30million in government grants, the railway lives again and is attracting a huge number of visitors.
A unique - a magic sound - a sound heard in very few places in the world. It is the sound of a steam engine with two sets of cylinders hauling itself up a mountain on an impossible 1 in 16 incline. A railway carved out of impenetrable rainforest, the track perched perilously along the edge of a gorge hundreds of feet deep. A railway that served the mining community of Queenstown until prohibitive costs forced its closure in 1963. But there was a dream - a dream that this unique, remarkable railway would one day be reborn. The dream became a reality thanks to a Commonwealth Government Centenary of Federation Grant, the Tasmanian State Government, and private investor Roger Smith. Despite modern technology, the re-builders of the railway met with the same problems their forebears had faced 100 years before. Two of the original engines had to be completely rebuilt as did the 48 bridges; track had to be sourced, stations built and tourist infrastructure designed. The story of the railway's rebirth is as amazing as its original construction. Today with ownership of the railway now in the hands of The Federal Group, visitors from Australia and many parts of the world come to ride the rack; to experience for themselves the thrill of travelling through this awesome country. colour / sound / narration
*Herr Roman Abt (1850 - 1933) invented his rack system in 1882. It was first used in 1884 on a railway at Blankenberg in the Harz Mountains. [The Guinness Book of Rail Facts & Feats by John Marshall, 1971].

**The Harz Mountains are the most northerly mountain range in Germany, located between the Weser & Elbe Rivers. The Range occupies parts of the German states of Lower Saxony & Saxony-Anhalt. (Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003)

SER 018    JUST VICTORIAN TRAINS                                                                                 60 min            $29.95
This production features generous clips of locomotive noise, a wide variety of locomotives, colour schemes and operators.
Filmed at chosen locations throughout Victoria and South Australia, Greg Travers takes us on a journey covering similar locations over a 22 year period. Flashback scenes comprise ten clips of 1980 vintage cine film, mixed with Video-8, Hi-8 and Digital Video masters filmed from 1998 to 2003. Many maps illustrate where the trains are running, while subtitles also brief the viewer along with specification charts on 21 locomotives.
On the DVD there is a choice of all locomotive and train sounds only (no narration) or with narration added over the top of less sensitive train sounds.
The locomotive classes and trains covered include:
A, B, BL, C, EL, GM, H, N, NR, P, S, T, V, X, Y, 44, 81, 82 plus coverage of the CargoSprinter, Diesel Railcar, Sprinter and the XPT.
This is one of the most comprehensive and informative productions ever made on Victorian diesel locomotives with still images and full specifications on every locomotive listed above.
 

SER 022    RAIL VICTORIA (DVD-R)                                                                                115 min            $49.95

Rock Top Productions / Series 567 Rail Video
The 1980s brought many changes to the rail system of Victoria.  In conjunction with the various name changes that took place, there was also a change in corporate colours for locomotives and passenger rolling stock.  Through running of locomotives from South Australia and New South Wales into Victoria was also implemented.  The removal of the Guards Van from freight trains brought about a reduction in Train Crew manning from 3 to 2.  This practice was later extended to include all Passenger services.  The 1980s saw changes to the rail industry of Victoria which could never be envisaged by the forefathers of years past.  This 2 DVD set covers only part of those turbulent years.  Highlights include:

 * North Eastern: The ‘Southern Auroa’ hauled by a Commonwealth Railways GM class;

 * Northern: Freight departing Echuca over the original Rail/Road bridge;

 * Eastern: V/Line ‘L’ class electric locomotive on a Traralgon passenger train;

 * Suburban: ‘Y’ class on a train of GY wheat wagons, 2 ANR 930s on ‘The Overland’;

 * South Western (Melbourne - Geelong): ANR 930 class on a ‘local’ Geelong - Melbourne passenger train at

   Werribee;

 * Western: Triple ANR 930s on an Interstate freight, ‘C’ class action on Ingliston Bank;

 * South Western (Geelong – Ballarat): Two ‘Blue & Gold’ ‘S’ class on a grain train.

 Locomotives in the ‘Blue & Gold’ mix with the colour schemes of V/Line, South Australia and New South Wales.  Truly a trip down memory lane. 

The BONUS disc features the LAST 'Southern Aurora' departing Spencer Street (now Southern Cross) Station, the LAST 'Spirit of Progress' and 'Southern Aurora' passing thru Kilmore East.  See R761 hauling 10 wooden-bodied cars up Ingliston Bank, PLUS much more.

Colour - Sound - Graphics - Region Chapters - Narration (No narration or graphics on Bonus Disc).  Original material sourced from the VIDEO 8 films of John Stone and mastered to Betacam SP.  Digitally re-mastered and re-edited for DVD-R replication.

SER 024    JUST TRAINS ACROSS AUSTRALIA                                                            75 min            $29.95

‘Just Trains Across Australia’ is a production featuring generous clips of locomotive noise, a wide variety of locomotives, colour schemes and operators.  Filmed in January 2004 by Greg Travers, take a trip from Junee in New South Wales to Perth in Western Australia and return. Be surprised by the big, noisy locomotives on Western Australian narrow and standard gauge railways.  Many maps illustrate where the trains are running, while specifications and subtitles of the 33 locomotives featured brief the viewer. Narration is included, added over the top of less sensitive train sounds.

SER 030    JUST PILBARA TRAINS 2005 ~ Part 1                                                            50 min            $29.95

SER 031    JUST PILBARA TRAINS 2005 ~ Part 2                                                            50 min            $29.95

[Part 1 & 2], featuring a journey with Greg Travers & Peter Attenborough to the north-west of Australia.  Untouched through its isolation, this rugged country is deserted and extremely difficult to access.  See GE Dash 8, Dash 9, AC6000 and GM SD40 locomotives hard at work climbing the Chichester & Hamersley Ranges plus many other remote locations throughout the region.  Subtitles brief the viewer along with a narration added over the top of less sensitive train sounds.  The narration may be switched ‘off’ so that only the exhilarating noise of this country’s most powerful locomotives may be enjoyed.  A Slide show containing technical specification sheets is one of the ‘extra features’ included in this presentation.  We are sure that you will enjoy ‘Just Pilbara Trains 2005’ Parts 1 & 2 by Greg Travers.

SER 032        For the love of Steam ~ ‘THE PICHI RICHI RAILWAY’ [DVD ~ W I D E S C R E E N]                    55 min        $35.00

Panorama Australia

When we think of trains we think of steam trains, those wonderful mechanical marvels that for more than fifty years huffed and puffed their way across the continent. 

Ride with us through South Australia’s Flinders Ranges aboard the Pichi Richi Society’s Afghan Express, the Pichi Richi Explorer and Steam Motor Coach One, affectionately called ‘The Coffee Pot’ as our cameras capture the romance and grandeur of a bygone era.  Meet the Conductors, Guards, Fireman, Drivers and the dedicated volunteers whose passion for steam keeps these magnificent relics of yesteryear running on the rails.  For lovers of trains and all things steam, this program offers the ultimate steam train adventure through some of the country’s most beautiful settings.  The Pichi Richi Railway, preserving the past for the present and the future.

PICTURE FORMAT 16:9 WIDESCREEN

If you have a standard 4:3 TV your DVD player should output the titles in letterbox form (with a small area of black at top and bottom of picture). By using the ZOOM button on your remote control (found on most DVD players) it is possible to enlarge the picture to fit your television. 

If the picture is not in Letterbox when it starts, access Setup Menu via your Remote, select 4:3 LETTERBOX (in TV Aspect), press Play and then press ZOOM on Remote, this will give full screen picture.

SER 033          90 percent MEN [DVD-R]                                                                                    57 min                $39.95     

'Railroads are only 10% iron, the other 90% is men…'  SIR HAROLD CLAPP

90 percent MEN takes a retrospective look at the development of railways in Australia, focusing on the role of Sir Harold Clapp – one of the most outstanding and dynamic commissioners of the Victorian Railways.  His contribution to railway development in Victoria is immense.  He changed our railways and the public’s perception of them.  This is a film about a great railway man, and the railway men and women – the gangers, the administrators, the drivers, the commissioners, the retired and serving employees – all contributing to produce a fascinating mosaic of our railways.  As they were and as they are now.

90 percent MEN, with the inclusion of contemporary interview material and classic archive footage, provides a unique insight into and captures the spirit which exists between railway men and women – and of the industry in which they work.

SER 034          RAILS UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS ~ VOL.3 [DVD-R]                        60 min                $39.95     

SPIRIT OF PROGRESS – 'AUSTRALIA’S WONDER TRAIN': 1937 ushered in a new era of modern passenger rail travel with the inauguration of Sir Harold Clapp’s Spirit of Progress.  Built of corten steel – a light-weight steel alloy, with a high tensile strength – airconditioned throughout, the famous blue streamliner reached speeds of 80 mph in its tests.  The film traces the design and construction and finally scenes of the ‘Spirit’ on normal running service. 

Unfortunately, all four locos were cut up before any could be preserved.

WHISTLES IN THE HILLS: A history of the narrow gauge tramways and railways of Victoria.  The film consists largely of a unique collection of archival film on the development of the timber tramways of the state and special emphasis is given to the narrow gauge government lines.  Highlights include: Powelltown, Walhalla, the Rubicon area, Warburton, Beech Forest, Puffing Billy and more!  With modern film of the remains of these lines, the production sets out to fit the narrow gauge systems into a social history of timber milling and development of the state.

SETTING THE ROAD: From the beginnings of railways it was realized that some form of control over the running of trains was necessary to avoid unnecessary complications!  The evolution of signaling and safeworking practices in Victoria is a colourful and fascinating story.  With both archival and modern film, a picture is constructed of how these practices evolved from the most primitive hand signals to modern centralized traffic control systems.

The action is filmed from lineside, parallel roads and footplates giving a great variety of angles.

SER 043       VIC'S RAILWAYS VOL 2 - A further tribute to the late Vic Greensill (DVD-R)     120 min      $49.95

Steam Media Productions / Series 567 Rail Video

Vic Greensill was a professional railwayman and railfan who recorded rail history on a variety of media. Between 1991 and 1995, Vic shot video footage in Victoria and Queensland featuring all forms of motive power on many different gauges.  Vic’s dream was to have his material published for others to enjoy. Unfortunately a tragic level crossing accident in April 2006 claimed Vic’s life before his dream became a reality.  The passage of time has seen most of Vic’s footage become simply unrepeatable.  Privatisations, line closures, livery changes and operational restrictions have all contributed to make Vic’s footage absolutely outstanding archive material at the time of this DVD’s production in 2007.  In future years, the contents of this DVD will greatly enhance in value as the documenting of an era of significant change on eastern Australia’s railways.  Through the co-operation of  Vic’s wife Jo, and many of his friends, Series 567 Rail Video and Steam

Media Productions are extremely proud to make Vic’s dream come true in Vic’s Railways – Volume 2.

HIGHLIGHTS ON VOLUME 2 INCLUDE

VICTORIA

• Last train at Cheetham’s Salt Works                                             • Trailer Rail trials

• Double Ts on the Warrnambool Goods                                         • Evening peak action at Sunshine

• Goulburn Valley Lines, Pass & Goods                                          • Goods trains north of Echuca

• ‘Great Victorian Bike Ride’ specials                                           • Last Barry Beach workings with multi-unit T class

• Steam on regular Pass & Goods

QUEENSLAND

• Cane train action                                                                         • QR 2000 class Rail Cars

• QR electrics and diesels on Pass & Goods                                  • Last loco hauled Brisbane Suburbans

• Maryborough Wharf Line                                                            • Toowoomba Range action pre-CTC

• Nambour Cane system street track washer/cleaner

The Bush Mill Railway’s Tasmanian Garratt 1993 Tour to the U.K.   Visiting the Ravenglass & Eskdale and Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railways

Winning Post Productions - Tasmania

From the rugged West Coast of Tasmania to the picturesque English countryside, this DVD features a tour to the U.K. by the 15” gauge Tasmanian K class Garratt, specially built for use on Australia’s steepest narrow gauge railway at the Bush Mill, in Southern Tasmania.  This fascinating documentary follows the history of the 2 foot gauge Garratts and examines the role played by the small railways in Australia’s development, from the turn of the century mining boom to modern day tourist railways.  The Tasmanian Garratt is seen in action at home and abroad when Australian railway enthusiast Alister Matheson, takes ‘The Great Little Train from Downunder’ to visit the ‘Ratty’ and the RH&DR in the summer of 1993.  (THIS TITLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN AVAILABLE ON VIDEO)

Filmed by Greg Naylor.  Narrated by Brian Naylor (Retired Newsreader, Channel 9, Melbourne)

A NSW TRAIN ON LINE ~ A Trackside Journey ( 3 Volumes )

Andrew McBain

For many years the NSW rail network has been complimented by the diverse array of locomotive classes assigned to work its trains.  In recent years particularly, the Southern and Western Regions have accommodated the presence of ARG’s CL and L class locomotives, whilst Lachlan Valley Rail (Freight Division) have relied on the use of GM and 44 class locomotives to fulfil their grain contracts.  A NSW Train On Line winds the clock back to the summer of 1992 / 93 when the 44 class made a surprise return to the Southern Region.  This rail series takes an inside look at many signal boxes in action and the time honoured tradition of signalmen ‘setting the road’ for the next train.  We also document the Double Line Block Telegraph system between Wallendbeen and Harden. 

A NSW Train On Line represents a portfolio of memorable images and illustrates a timely reminder that another rail chapter will soon be turned for the last time as progress continues to make its presence felt and efficiency dictates the outcome. 

EDITOR: Some scenes on these titles have music overlayed on the sound track.

SER 039    A NSW Train On Line ~ A Trackside Journey ~ Volume 7                                80 min                                    $43.00

SER 040    A NSW Train On Line ~ A Trackside Journey ~ Volume 8                                90 min                                    $43.00

SER 041    A NSW Train On Line ~ A Trackside Journey ~ Volume 9                                110 min                                  $43.00

SER 045    THE TITANS' LAST WINTER - Parts 1 & 2 [DVD-R] (Re-released)          90 min            $44.95

Africa was the Garratt capital of the world.  Many countries on the continent, particularly those in Southern Africa, were home to the giant articulateds which revolutionised load-hauling capacities on steeply graded and sharply curved mountain railways. Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia, was the last world stronghold of regular Garratt operations in the early 1990s.  An active

locomotive refurbishment program, good quality local coal, an abundant supply of cheap labour, a lack of foreign capital to buy diesel spares plus a shortage of diesel motive power and the need to keep Bulawayo’s coal fired power stations supplied with fuel brought in by rail, seemed to be the ideal recipe for continued long term steam operations on 700 route kilometres.  In late 1992, enter Canadian consultants briefed to create ‘a modern image’ for the land – exit steam.  Virtually overnight, mainline steam operations ceased.  Engines were relegated to shunt duties.  Loads stood idle because of a motive power shortage. Industry, the population and the economy all suffered.  However, thanks to the ‘insultants’, the railway had a ‘modern image’ and the chance to record regular mainline steam operation was gone forever. ( INSULTANTS - ‘Marsden’ lingo for Consultants - as mostly all they ever do is come up with ideas that insult normal intelligent people! )

It is against this background that Victorian videographer and producer Bruce Williams captured the last two winters of mainline Garratt steam operation in Zimbabwe.  During a 1991 visit, the ‘African Steam Bug’ bit Bruce and in 1992 he returned to record more action.  These timely visits provided footage for two popular VHS video programs –

‘The Titans’ Last Winter – Parts 1 and 2. 

Both superbly captured the end of an era and were the only commercially available record featuring an intensive coverage of the final Garratt mainline workings.  Like Bruce’s excellent ‘Cold Steam’ video/DVD (now withdrawn from sale), they deserve to be available on DVD for their historic value, let alone the spectacular sound and vision they encompass.  Whilst Bruce has now retired from the production scene, he has given full blessing for these VHS videos to be produced on DVD by Series 567 and Steam Media.

The combination that brought you the highly acclaimed ‘Vic’s Railways Volumes 1 & 2’ on DVD is together once again to make more historic vision available in this format.

The two parts run for 52 and 38 minutes respectively, giving an hour and a half of absolute history.  We see Garratt operations from sunrise to sunset, from lineside and in the cab, on both passenger and goods trains - regular and special, locomotive    preparation, shed scenes at Bulawayo and Thomson Junction and the infrastructure associated with steam operations.  Lines

covered include Bulawayo - Plumtree, Bulawayo - West Nicholson and Bulawayo - Victoria Falls including aerial shots of a Garratt on the famous bridge linking Zimbabwe and Zambia.  The Wankie Colliery line is also featured where ex Rhodesian Railways 19^th class 4-8-2s haul coal to the main line.  Couple Bruce’s very capable camera work with skilled editing and John Batwell’s informative narration and you have a marvellous memento of an era now gone forever.

FOOTNOTE: A few Garratts still work on shunt duties around Bulawayo at the time of writing. The city experiences regular blackouts because of a lack of coal for the power stations. Several locomotives are available for special trains which run a few times each year. The Wankie, now named Hwange, Colliery railway is still an all steam operation and will remain so for many years to come. The reason the Hwange Colliery will remain steam, is that they cannot buy diesel fuel, let alone afford Diesel Locomotives.  Mugabe’s corruption is more than absolute!  It is impossible to predict how long the few Garratt shunters at Bulawayo will remain in service.

SER 046    Rail Heritage - Queensland 2007 [DVD]                                                                40 min + 15 Bonus Feature                $14.95

 See C17-974 back in action after restoration, AC16-221Aon the Quilpie Tour & Laidley Spring Festival, DD17-1051 on Steam Train Sunday trips, RM 1901 on a Trainaways tour, RM 2000three car set, Carnival of Flowers tours and more.  Includes new QPSR footage from 2007.

The ‘Rail Heritage’ DVD is a new range produced by Steven Burrows and distributed exclusively by Train Pictures.  This title covers some of the heritage workings around Queensland during 2007. The presentation is setout in date order with natural train sounds only (no narration) and subtitles to inform the viewer of the train location.  The bonus footage is of the QPSR operating from Box Flat to Bundamba during 2007.

SER 047    RAIL HERITAGE - ZIG ZAG [DVD]                                                                                        59 min + Extras                                       $14.95

Climb aboard as we travel on the Great Lithgow Zig Zag.  Watch the process of ‘lighting up’ ex-QR steam locomotive 1072, then make the journey up and down the line from trackside, on board and in the cab.

 EXTRAS INCLUDE:

** QPSR New Years Eve Special

** RM55 ‘Red Fred’ at Rosewood

** Last QR Mainline steam for 2007.

Title has no narration - Natural train sound only in Dolby 2.0.  Widescreen (16:9) format.  A Steven Burrows Production, released by Train Pictures.

SER 048    JUST NORTHERN RIVERS RAILROAD and The Murwillumbah Line [DVD]            60 min                                                $19.95

Greg Travers / Train Pictures

 * See and hear the NRR locomotives hard at work on this scenic branch line in the far north of New South Wales.

 * We view trains operated by the NRR in conjunction with Freight Corp, powered by GM 421 and 49 class locomotives during 1998.

 * See NRR 422 class with an EL class General Electric on the now defunct Rozelle branch in Sydney.

 * View the ‘Ritz Rail’ tourist train just prior to its shutdown in 2002.

 *Analogue video flashback to 1987 showing Alco 442 class on the State Rail ‘Gold Coast Motorail Express’. 

 Subtitles brief the viewer along with a narration, added over the top of less sensitive train sounds.  The feature of two audio sound tracks means you can choose to listen to the natural train sound only, without the narration.  The product is a pressed DVD, two audio tracks (narration on / off) and a running time of 30 min (main feature) plus 30 min in previews.

SER 049        THE MISSING LINK ~ 'Working on the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway' [DVD-R]                            80 min                            $44.95

Series 567 Rail Video is pleased to announce a new title from Falling Gum Photography. ‘The Missing Link - Working on the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway’, filmed by Bernie Baker in 2002 whilst

working at Tennant Creek and Katherine during construction of this historic project. See Rail, Sleeper and Ballast trains, plus footage from the cab.

‘The Missing Link’ shows all classes of locomotives used during construction and display the now defunct Australian Northern logo. Watch as the grunt of 3300 turbo charged horses of  the ex-Western Australian L class and 2200 horsepower of the former New South Wales 422 class thrust their exhausts into the Northern Territory sky. Ride in the cab of locomotives as they lift 8000 tonne works trains and return with empty trains at 110 km/h. Footage also includes a 500 class. Powered by a 500 hp English Electric engine, there was one of these little locomotives placed at both Tennant Creek and Katherine and these performed pivotal roles during the construction process. There is no narration, scenes have comprehensive captions. 

Editor Note:  After discussion with Bernie many months ago about what other footage he had in his collection and on being told about his Northern Territory material, I suggested to him that as nothing was available on DVD on the construction of this line that perhaps he should consider doing something with his footage.  Further discussion took place between Bernie, Tony Marsden and myself in regard to the title being released.  ‘The Missing Link’ will now take its place with other railway titles of significant historic value, such as Vic’s Railways 1 & 2, Rail Victoria, The Hills Are Alive, and the collection of Tony Marsden’s Victorian Year in Steam titles together with Bernie’s 2 previous titles, The AK Cars and Cab Ride.  All of these titles reflect Australian rail history, much of which is no longer in place to view.

NOTE:  The 2 previous titles by Bernie, The AK Cars and Cab Ride can be purchased by contacting him direct.  The price per title is $20.00, with free post. ( NO CREDIT CARDS ).

Contact Bernie at 18 Evans Parade, Parkes NSW 2870.  Phone: 0417 405 752, or check-out the website at www.fallinggum.com.au.  These 2 titles are NOT available from Series 567 Rail Video.

SER 050        The Geelong Tramways                                                                                                                    80 min                        $39.95

Roger Greenwood Productions

Geelong is Victoria’s second city having been settled well before the Gold Rush of 1851 which led to the establishment of Ballarat and Bendigo as Victoria’s other two major regional cities. Geelong was the last of these three cities to have electric trams, the system being constructed and operated by the Melbourne Electric Supply Company with services commencing on March 14th 1912. The first 24 passenger cars were built specifically for the Geelong Tramways but from 1928 additional tramcars were obtained second-hand from Adelaide and Melbourne, making for a an interesting and varied fleet. In 1930 all three Victorian provincial tramways came under the control of the State Electricity Commission, and upon closure of the Geelong system, some of the tramcars were transferred to Ballarat and Bendigo where many are still in service. Several others are in tramway museums, but little evidence now remains in Geelong of the tramway system that once served that city. Making use of old maps, engineering drawings, photographs and film, this DVD follows the development of the Geelong tramways over the years and provides a snapshot of the lines and the tramcars leading up to closure on March 25th 1956. In addition to the tramways, a type of traffic signal unique to Geelong is also featured.

Introduction (History of system from opening to 1930)

The Tram Routes (All routes are covered, including ‘nostalgic trip’ to Belmont prior to closure)

Special Track work (Featuring some unusual junctions)

The Geelong Tramcars (Including trams acquired second-hand from Adelaide and Melbourne)

The Depot

Tram Tickets

Geelong Traffic Lights (Neon bar type, unique to Geelong)

Closure of System in 1956

What Remains 52 years after closure

Recovery and restoration of some Geelong Trams

A track map is enclosed with the DVD.

SER 051        RAIL AROUND QUEENSLAND ~ 'THE STORY OF INVICTA' (DVD)                                            112 min                                          $39.95

Waterstreet Productions (Qld)

 Invicta’s story is a fascinating journey, spanning more than a century.

11277, a John Fowler built engine, was the first brand new sugar cane locomotive to work the cane fields in Bundaberg.  Purchased by the Buss family, the engine was named after the mill it served (Invicta) until the mill was closed and relocated to North Queensland. Invicta found a new home at Bingera sugar mill, then she was sent to Qunaba Mill where she worked well into her 70s, becoming the longest running locomotive in the cane fields of Queensland.
In 1981, to the heartbreak of many in Bundaberg, the loco was moved to HMAS Nirimba in Sydney, where it was used as an apprentice training tool for the Royal Australian Navy until the base closed in the early 90s.  Invicta then fell into decay and after a submission from the Bundaberg Steam Tramway Preservation society, she finally found her way back to Bundaberg.  But she was a wreck. She remained in dry storage until 2003 when a coincidental visit to Bundaberg changed the fate of Invicta.  The naval commander who took her to Sydney was passing through Bundaberg when he stumbled on the run down engine. At first sight he realised it was his duty and passion to see the engine refurbished to her original glory.

The work started on the restoration with just a few people working one afternoon per week. The more they dismantled it, the more work they found needed to be done.  Towards the end, a team of over 20 tradesmen including engineers, boilermakers, fitters and turners worked tirelessly to ensure she was complete for her 100th anniversary.  The story of Invicta takes you on a unique journey, through the life of this remarkable engine, recounted with exclusive interviews from many of the people who worked on the engine throughout her working life. Rare colour film footage and photographs bring her past to life for the first time.
The story of Invicta is also a rare and exclusive behind the scenes look at what is widely regarded as one of the most historically accurate and visually stunning restorations of a Fowler locomotive anywhere in the world that ultimately turned the team from the Australian Sugar Cane Railway into local heroes.

Special Features: Quick Scene Access.  Bonus Booklet with images, diagrams and additional information. 

Featurettes: Pageant of Lights Festival, Historical Film, & Slide Show of Invicta Mill

WIDESCREEN FORMAT 16:9.  Colour - Stereo Sound.

SER 052    RAIL HERITAGE - ROSEWOOD 720 IS ALIVE [DVD]                                                                                        50 min + Extras                                       $14.95

See C17-720’s first public appearance in June 2007.

Even though the boiler and the incomplete drivers cab were unpainted tests were carried out and 720 performed splendidly. After a small ceremony to celebrate the work so far, DL3 and a short train are coupled to 720 and several run-pasts are made. Then on the 30th March 2008 the splendid locomotive is revealed and we go trackside and onboard for the first passenger run along the ARHS line. C17-720 is ALIVE!  As with all Rail Heritage DVDs there is no narration only natural train sounds.  Rail Heritage by Steven Burrows.

SER 053    LOCKYER VALLEY OPS [DVD]                                                                                        57 min                                        $19.95

In this DVD we take a look at the day to day workings of the 1067mm line between Brisbane and Toowoomba running as it does, through the Lockyer Valley in south east Queensland. Lockyer Valley Ops was filmed during the summer of 2006. Locations include Grandchester, Laidley, Helidon, Murphys Creek and Spring Bluff.

The Westlander operation is the sole remaining passenger service from Brisbane to Charleville. Occasionally the train runs as a mixed passenger and freight service.  The eastbound service is seen here as this is the only time you can film the service during daylight hours on this stretch of line. We follow the service over several consecutive days.  Freight operations observed include coal, grain, molasses, livestock and containers. The opportunity was taken to fully utilize the surrounding scenery these trains run through, being as they are the bread and butter of QR's services to the Darling Downs and beyond.  Lockyer Valley Ops concludes with a look at the railway's activities at night. The westbound Westlander is seen here with a freight wagon in tow as it powers through the night on its way to Charleville. Time is taken to soak up the sights and sounds of the railway meandering through the photogenic Lockyer Valley as it was in the summer of 2006.

SER 054    TRAINS IN ACTION ~ VOL.1 [DVD]                                                                                        60 min                                       $14.95

Join Train Pictures as we take a look at Steam, Diesel and Model Trains from around Australia. We take you trackside and onboard to view all the action with subtitles indicating the location of each train shown. The informative narration will give you locomotive technical details along with some historical information along the way. The model train footage has a specially prepared soundtrack and fictional story about the railroad, making for an enjoyable rail fan experience. See coal trains, 2' tramways and preserved steam from Queensland, ex QR locos, historical diesel and steam power in Tasmania plus O and N scale model trains.  ‘Trains In Action’ is a fun production for train lovers and rail enthusiasts of all ages. Included are selections of previews from Train Pictures.

SER 055    TRAINS IN ACTION ~ VOL.2 [DVD]                                                                                        73 min                                       $14.95

Join Train Pictures as we take a look at steam, diesel and electric Trains from around Australia and South Africa.  We take you trackside and onboard to view all the action with subtitles indicating the location and general information about the trains. The informative narration will give you a few locomotive technical details along with some historical information.
You will see top diesel action from New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia plus sensational steam action from South Africa, Queensland and Victoria. We also join the driver and ride in the cabs of electric, steam and diesel locomotives for a drivers eye view of the line.
 

SER 056    Rail Heritage - Queensland 2008 (Part 1) [DVD-R]                                                                85 min                $14.95

Go trackside and onboard for all the action from Queensland during 2008. On part one you will see C17-967 on the Mary Valley Branch, BB18&1/4 1089 on tour to Yandina, C17-974 with SX cars to Sandgate, C17-974 to Box Flat, Kilrie working at Swanbank and Steam Train Sunday trips featuring AC16-221A and C17-974. There is no narration only the natural sounds of the trains and surrounds with many title screens to give additional detail. Over 80 minutes of non-stop rail action... there's even an image gallery slide show! Rail Heritage...

SER 057    Rail Heritage - Queensland 2008 (Part 2) [DVD-R]                                                                83 min + Previews               $14.95

Go trackside and onboard for all the Rail Heritage action from Queensland during 2008. On part two you will see AC16-221A on tour to Monto, Bethania and Ferny Grove plus Steam Train Sunday and Iron Road Restaurant duties with some great night footage - C17-974 on the  Toyland’s Express to the Ipswich Workshops - DD17-1051 on Steam Train Sunday - RM1901 on the Meandarra tour. 80+ minutes of non-stop rail action...  plus previews on other great DVD titles.  As with all Rail Heritage DVDs there is no narration only natural train sounds.  Rail Heritage by Steven Burrows.

O 13         SYDNEY'S COLOURFUL TRAINS [DVD-R]                                                  105 min            $48.00
By Highball

The trains of Sydney, Australia.  We first take a look at Enfield Yard and the locomotive facility. Next is a visit to the Botany Goods Line, followed by an interlude at Sandown, where Freight Australia units take a tank train out, we get a brief ride on a T class switcher, and a pair of ancient Alco's, one a PA look alike, start up and drag their intermodal away. Sydney has a high density suburban service, and we also take a look at the light rail and the monorail.  Next it's off to Cowan for a freight and a work train, and finally we visit the Hunter Valley for high density coal train drags with Class 90's and elderly DMU's.  We also see the Indian Pacific and XPT passenger trains.  Lots of action and colour.  Colour / HiFi Sound / Narration

O 14        QUEENSLAND COAL - BLACKWATER SYSTEM                                            90 min                $48.00

By Highball

This DVD shows heavy coal trains up to 7000 tons and at a maximum of one mile in length running on 3 foot 6 inch narrow gauge in Queensland. These trains are some of the heaviest trains you will see running on narrow gauge tracks anywhere in the world. We get to see a number of trains headed by two 4000 class locomotives usually with a mid train helper. These engines are 3300 hp, designed by Clyde Engineering and introduced in 2000. Where earlier 2800 and 2300 class locomotives are used four units are needed to pull the heavy trains. Although mainly coal hoppers we do also see other freight movements.  In addition to lots of coal traffic, you'll see some passenger trains, including the Electric Tilt Train, Australia's fastest, and some regular freights.

STEAM MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

SM 017D    A GARRATT GOES AGAIN - PART 1 [DVD]                                                         90 min         $44.95

[ See also SM 020D - A GARRATT GOES AGAIN - PART 2 ]
Lineside, cab, in-track,& parallel footage of the world's only operational 2' 6" gauge Garratt locomotive.
The Puffing Billy Railway is a very popular tourist attraction in Victoria. Since opening in 1962, a fleet of Na class 2-6-2 tank locomotives has operated train services on the narrow gauge line which runs through Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges. In April 2004, 2-6-0+0-6-2 Garratt locomotive G 42, a 1926 Beyer Peacock product, joined the locomotive fleet. After a 15 year restoration project costing $1.7 million, a 'New Whistle In The Hills' joined the Na locos running Puffing Billy trains. G 42 is one of a kind, providing a unique attraction for rail enthusiasts and the general public. Its return to service has attracted worldwide interest and acclaim. This superb production, features much exclusive footage and provides an excellent record of every test train and the re-commissioning of G 42, including:
* 12 & 16 car trains on Emerald & Fielder Banks;                  

* First Garratt/Na cross in over 40 years;
* A 19 car night test train on Emerald bank;                            

* PBPS launch train to Cockatoo;
* Brake tests on Emerald & Fielder banks;                              

* First public passenger train since 1962;
* Test equipment explained;                                                         

* G 42 being turned at Emerald.

SM 018D    2003 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD]                                                 120 min     $49.95
Since 1994, the Steam Media team has been comprehensively covering the state's ever-changing rail scene. Again we recorded footage all of which is now history and much of which is gone forever. 2003 saw many unique events for Victorian steam. Two locos became centenarians and K 153 ran the 100th Kindergarten special to Bacchus Marsh. Two dedicated enginemen had locos named in their honour. J 549 ran the first steam pass from Muckleford to Maldon Junction in over 26 years. The long overhaul of Garratt G 42 neared completion and double headed R class, always a railfan favourite, traversed Wycheproof's main street.
Features: Double headed R class on Ingliston Bank / K 153 hauling the 100th Kinder special / Cab rides on R 707, V 1209, & J 549 / D3 639 to Swan Hill / Naming V 1209 and X 35 / BPR #6 & D3 639 turns 100 / First VGR steam pass to Maldon Junction / R 761 & R 707 in Main St Wycheproof and 5" gauge 3 cylinder S & H classes steaming at Wandong
Narrator: Paul McDonald

SM 020D    A GARRATT GOES AGAIN - PART 2 [DVD-R]                                               120 min         $49.95

The world’s only operational 2’ 6” gauge Garratt locomotive.

This companion volume to the highly acclaimed Part 1 showcases G 42’s restoration as well regular and special services during its first 16 months running on the Puffing Billy railway.  SEE ACTION FROM THE ‘LINESIDE’, ‘CAB’ & ‘IN TRACK’

Highlights include:

*16 car sunset special to Gembrook

*Comprehensive coverage of regular lunch train services

*The first Garratt hauled Great Train Race

*A Mixed train to Gembrook

*G 42 on the Night (Dinner) Train for the first time

*The Santa Special

*Rare footage of restoration progress during the 1990s

*Final fitting out and first steaming

*A look back at Beech Forrest days.

*Interviews with Moe crews – Jim Rae and Reg Walton

SM 021D    2004 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95
Steam Media has been instrumental over the past 10 years in being able to show the ‘changing scene’ of railroading, not only in steam operations, but the overall changes that have been taking place within Victoria.  Another 2 hours of top steam action.  Highlights include:  Double headed oil burning R class (R711 & R766) for the first and only time; 150th anniversary of railways in Victoria celebrations at Maldon, Mornington and Melbourne suburbs featuring K160 at Maldon, K153 and K190 on push/pull shuttles between Caulfield and Sunshine and K163 on the Mornington Railway; Cab rides on R766, Vulcan # 4 at Bellarine Peninsula Railway and G42 on the Puffing Billy railway; the first Victorian Goldfields Railway steam train into Castlemaine; the world's only operating 2'6" narrow gauge Garratt -G42 returning to service including test runs, official launch and regular service trains; J515 running to Hurstbridge; R761 to Warrnambool; the Walhalla Goldfields Railway first official steam passenger train to Walhalla and regular service running; R707 tackling Ingliston Bank en route to Ballarat; J class 50th Anniversary tour with J549; Y112, A2 996 and R761 on the Echuca wharf line; Mixed trains to Gembrook hauled by 12A and G42: last steam runs on the ‘old alignment’ between Bacchus Marsh and Parwan and much more.  Narrator: Paul McDonald. 

SM 022D    2005 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              135 min             $49.95
Steam Media’s annual two-hour record of steam operations once again superbly records the changing face of rail history in Victoria.  The twelfth production in this very popular series covers operations on over 50 different days.  Fifteen locos from ten different classes are shown on main and tourist line running in a mixture of lineside, on train and footplate footage.

Highlights include: Steam returning to the Glen Waverley and Bairnsdale lines after an absence of over 20 years; aerial shots from a helicopter of Victorian Goldfields Railway running into Castlemaine; 12A & Garratt G42 doubleheading; K class push/pull shuttles on the Hurstbridge, Glen Waverley and Sandringham lines; D3 and K class doubleheading up Ingliston bank; K160 on VGR mixed trains; Bellarine Peninsula Railway Easter specials; driver training runs to Traralgon, Seymour and Bacchus Marsh; centenarians Y112 and D3 639 doubleheading between Ballarat and Maryborough; Puffing Billy 50^th anniversary trains; cab-rides on Y112, K160 and G42; inside Bacchus Marsh signal box shortly before closure and semaphore signal shots before removal; Double headed K class to Seymour; first steam runs on new track alignment at Melton; G42 on regular and special passes to Gembrook; push/pull K class on a full load on the Glen Waverley line, 1 in 30 grades; Na triple header - 12, 7 & 14A on Gembrook Pass and much more.   

The usual excellent standard of camera work and editing continues on this fully chaptered DVD, which is a ‘must have’ for the railfan or historian’s library.

SM 023D    2002 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95
Steam Media has been instrumental over the past 10 years in being able to show the ‘changing scene’ of railroading, not only in steam operations, but the overall changes that have been taking place within Victoria. TWO HOURS OF TOP STEAM ACTION - CAB, LINESIDE AND PARALLEL FOOTAGE

Featuring

*Steam to Mildura, Murrayville & Yelta                                         *Bellarine Peninsula Railway Easter Extravaganza

*Cabride Puffing Billy 6A fitted with Lempor exhaust                      *K163 hauling the veteran car set at MRPS Super

*R711 on regular Warrnambool pass trains                                    *Puffing Billy ‘little locos’ push/pull at Cockatoo

*Five inch gauge H220 steaming at Wandong                                 *K160 on the first VGR steam train beyond Muckleford

 Victoria, Australia, is one of a few places in the world where steam locos are permitted to operate regular service and special excursion trains.  Over twenty-one different steam locos in a variety of single and double-headed workings provided great Victorian steam action in 2002.  New trackage was travelled by two locos,

and distant destinations were visited before proposed re-gauging.  Special events on Tourist railways saw interesting loco combinations and we ride behind a five inch gauge, 3 cylinder ‘Heavy Harry’ H220.

SM 024D    EASTER STEAM 2000    [DVD-R]                                                                120 min            $49.95

The Millennium Aurora Tour, organised by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum, was the heritage rail event of the year 2000.  Former NSWGR Pacific locos 3801 & 3830 (operated by 3801 Ltd & Powerhouse Museum Sydney respectively) journeyed from Sydney NSW to Dimboola in western Victoria during Easter. The historic tour saw the first use of steam locos on lines converted from broad to standard gauge during the mid 1990s.  This superb title provides an excellent record of the Easter 2000 events, including:

*3801 & 3830 running parallel with R711 & R761                                         *Coverage throughout Victoria & southern NSW

*Footage from train, lineside, parallel roads and footplate                                *Cabride on 3801

*Bellarine Peninsula Railway Easter Steam Extravaganza                                 *A visual tribute to the late Gerald Dee.

*Eleven different steam locomotives in action

SM 025D    BYE BYE BROAD GAUGE    [DVD-R]                                                     120 min            $49.95

In 2001, the Victorian Government announced a proposal to re-gauge the majority of the state’s rail network from broad to standard gauge.  Converting the current fleet of operational steam locomotives to standard gauge is not an economically viable option.  Thus, the present opportunity to run broad gauge steam state wide will soon disappear forever.  Steamrail Victoria ran a series of tours during 2002 advertised as ‘the final steam workings’ to a variety of destinations in Victoria’s north west.  This superb DVD provides an excellent record of those history making journeys.

Featuring

*D3 639 visiting Yelta                                                                        *R761 & D3 639 on the Murrayville line

*K190 & R761 from Dunolly to Inglewood                                       *R711 & R761 storming Bealiba Bank at dusk

*Double R class sunset silhouette departing Dunolly                        *R761 running from Castlemaine to Maryborough

*D3 639 & R761 in the Mildura district                                            *R761 solo to St. Arnaud

SM 026D    2001 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95
This production is a re-release of the very popular VHS title as a fully authored, 4 chapter DVD.  The usual excellent production standard has translated superbly to DVD in this all colour, all digital production which recorded the 2001Victorian rail scene.  It is amazing to see how much has changed in just six years.

Highlights include:

*A quadruple header with K183, R761, R707 & R766                                 *6A returning to service with its Lempor exhaust triple heading with 7 and 14A

*VGR SteamFreight weekend featuring K160 and J549                             *K190 on the veteran car set

*Double R class paralleling K and R classes                                                 *Cabrides on Y112, K160 and Coal Creek 'Bundy'

*Oil burning R766 visiting Swan Hill for the first time                                *The final run of 'The Climax' before major overhaul

*Much action on the former double track Bendigo line beyond Kyneton     *Super R711 on Warrnambool, Bendigo and St Arnaud lines

*BPR Easter extravaganza with many double and some triple headers       *Twenty-one different steam locos appear on 50 operating days

*R761 struggling, then stalling, on Sunbury bank                                           

                                                        and much more.  It is a ‘must have’ production for the steam lover or historian’s library.

SM 027D    1999 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95
Tony Marsden continues to release on DVD his ever popular Steam Media VHS ‘Year in Steam’ titles.  Travel back to 1999 and see how much has changed in 8 years. 

Features - Double track Bendigo line beyond Kyneton, cabrides on R711, R766 and K160.  See Climax & triple headed Na class at Puffing Billy, Double R class up Ingliston, R711 parallel run with R766 up Warrenheip bank, VGR Steam Freight, BPR Easter Extravaganza, 711 on regular Warrnambools at speed, J515 statewide, Bacchus Marsh Kindergarten special with K and D3 locomotives, R766 to Mildura, Redcliffs and Alexandra Tourist trains, R class on regular service trains & much more …...

SM 028D    2000 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95
'2000 - The Victorian Year in Steam' is a 2 hour DVD release of the popular VHS title.  It features double R class paralleling double 38 class, Y 112 to Wakool, BPR Easter Extravaganza, NSW 38 class in Victoria, Super R 711 on regular and special trains, cabrides on PB 15 454 and K 160, D3 639 and K 190 to Robinvale and much more ...

SM 029D    2006 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                               120 min             $49.95

2006 features two hours of top steam action, including: Double headed K class to Ballarat via Ingliston Bank, R 761's first run on the new single line beyond Kyneton bound for Echuca, the return to service of 8A - triple heading with 6 and 14 and solo on a mixed to Gembrook, J 515 at the VGR, G 41 on the 'Fielder Flyer', BPR Easter specials, K 163 turning 65, Glen Waverley and Hurstbridge line shuttles, 861's 120th birthday special, mainline crew training specials, the two Puffing Billy funeral trains and the Channel 9 news footage of Fun Run With Thomas and Santa Special.

SM 030D    1997 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95

Featured:

Y 112, D3 639, & J 515 Triple header   /  R 707, R 761, & R 766 up Ingliston  / R class on regular service trains  /  R & K; Y & D3 parallel runs  /  Y 112 & hand operated gates

Cab rides on J & D3  /  Tourist Railway action  /  R & D3 Easter action on Bendigo line / D3 639 at Deniliquin in mid-winter.

SM 031D    1998 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95

Featured:

R 707, R 761, R 766 Traralgon bound  /  Gembrook re-opening day and regular operations / J 549 & K 160 doubleheading by day & night  /  R 711 on mainline & trial runs

J 515 interstate to Oaklands  /  Double R class on Bendigo line / Cab ride 12A to Gembrook  /  R class on regular service runs

D3 639 & K 183 up Parwan Bank  /  Evocative night scenes  /  R 707 light up

SM 032D    2007 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              135 min             $49.95

This superb TWO HOUR and fifteen minute DVD comprehensively covers over 60 Victorian steam operations during 2007 featuring 20 different locos. HIGHLIGHTS include: J 541 returning to service; Steamrail Open Day; Geelong 150th celebrations; R 761 to Maryborough, Bendigo and Traralgon; triple Na class as 7A returns to service; K 163 on the Mornington Railway; K153 and K 190 on push/pull shuttles on the heavily graded Glen Waverley, picturesque Hurstbridge and Mitcham lines.  Cab rides on J 541, J 515, 8A, 6A, G 42, K 153 and Klondyke; Victorian Goldfields Railway 25 year celebrations; Crew training specials to Bacchus Marsh and Seymour; Easter trains at Bellarine Railway; The Peckett at Puffing Billy - minus Thomas cladding; VGR 'Steam On Show' trains, R 766 re-gauging and much more.

SM 033D    1996 - THE VICTORIAN YEAR IN STEAM [DVD-R]                              120 min             $49.95

This very popular TWO HOUR VHS production has now been released as a DVD so you can enjoy the historic sights of steam tours on a magnitude that is almost impossible to repeat. See operations on over 50 days including R class double heading to Bendigo, Y 112 and D3 639 returning to service, J 515 and the Veteran car set on the mainline, Y 112 cabride, J 549 on Muckleford re-opening, Y 112, J 515 and R 707 triple heading up Ingliston, R class on regular Geelong passenger trains, double headed K & D3 to Bacchus Marsh, Puffing Billy 'little locos' triple header, K 163 on the Stony Point line and much more! See just how much has changed or gone forever…

RICHARD WHITFORD PRODUCTIONS

NSW 001        Hunter Valley Steamfest 2007                                                            50 min                    $45.00

This DVD follows the railway activities of the Hunter Valley Steamfest held at Maitland NSW over the 20th-22nd April 2007. The action includes Pacific locomotives 3801 & 3830 on the North Coast and Main North lines. ‘Nannie’ 3526 on Branxton shuttle trains, double headed SMR 10 class and tank engine 3112 on Newcastle trains, plus ‘The Great Train Race’ and various behind the scene activities, including transfer movements. No Narration.

NSW 002        NSW In Steam 2007 - Volume 1 & 2                                                    200 min + 25 min BONUS DVD            $85.00

Volume One of this two volume series features extensive video coverage of steam locomotive workings around New South Wales during the first half of the 2007 steam season.  No Narration

Volume Two continues our coverage of the extensive 2007 heritage steam operations throughout New South Wales. Our cameras have captured the highlights of the steam season, which include locomotives 3801, 3830, 3526, 3112, 3016, 2705, SMR10 Class, plus Zig Zag engines.  Package includes a 25 minute bonus DVD of 3801 on the 5-day ‘Heartland Flyer’  tour around NSW.  No Narration

NOTE: Each volume of ‘NSW in Steam 2007’ can be purchased separately.

Vol. 1 - $45.00 Order Code: NSW 002A

Vol. 2 - $45.00 Order Code: NSW 002B

NSW 003    NSW In Steam 2008 - Volume 1                                100 min                    $45.00

NSW in Steam 2008 - Volume One includes footage of newly restored locomotives 3642, 5917, 3237, plus regulars 3830, 3526 and 2705. Our cameras have captured the New South Wales 2008 steam season over the autumn months for this DVD release.   This title is in the 16:9 WIDESCREEN format.  Hi-Fi Stereo Sound.  No Narration

Features:
· 3642 Trial-Run to Moss Vale  /  · 3642 Sydney Mystery Tour  /  · Thirlmere Festival of Steam
· 3642 To Wollongong  /  · 3237 + 5917 Cowra-Harden  /  · 3237 Cab Ride
· 3526 + 3642 to Goulburn  /  · Hunter Valley Steamfest

NSW 004    NSW In Steam 2008 - Volume 2                                100 min                    $45.00

NSW in Steam 2008 - Volume Two continues our coverage of the 2008 steam season into the winter months.  Our cameras have been in and around the state to get the best steam action, which not only

includes 3642, 3526, 3237 and 5917 from NSW, plus C17 934 from Qld and D3 658 & R 761 from Victoria too.  16:9 WIDESCREEN format.  Hi-Fi Stereo Sound.  No Narration

Features:
· 3526 & 3642double-heading over the Blue Mountains
· 3237 & 5917 to Cootamundra
· Last Broad Gauge to Albury with R 761

· 3642 to Gosford, Moss Vale & Katoomba

· 3526 Loopline shuttles with DUB Set 63

· Zig Zag Mixed with C17 934