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Produced by GLOBE VIDEO FILMS and released March 2002.
'Western Renaissance' features two very
distinct 'WESTERN' eras.
Most of the
programme features recently unearthed and previously
unpublished cine film of the 'Westerns' in the period
1973-1977.
This footage was filmed primarily
by two enthusiasts chasing the class in the West Country
but other locations such as Bristol, Swindon, Reading
& Paddington appear together with views of the
specials operated in their final months.
Included is unique footage taken from right behind the
locomotive on travels throughout the West Country. Ride
behind 'Western Glory' over Brunels' famous bridge into
Cornwall; with 'Trooper' on the Newquay branch; with
'Duke' over the Devon banks and 'Sentinel' along the
Dawlish coastline.
This is thrilling stuff
with special attention given to the soundtrack, [which is
almost entirely original], to ensure maximum
enjoyment,
The final part of the program
features the rebirth of the Class on the mainline
starting with he test run of Western Champion at the end
of January 2002 and finishing with epic views of the
locomotive on it's first proper train in February of that
year.
Running time 62 mins
'A Masterpiece!' The Diesel Traction Group
'Don't they sound fabulous' - RAIL EXPRESS
'A Western Sensation' - TRACTION
'Brilliant!' - The Western Locomotive Association
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