Great Britain's Express Steam Locomotives: 5 Volume Set

Many believe that the zenith of worldwide railroading occurred in Great Britain during the "golden age" of steam locomotives between 1930 and 1960. The railways developed an astonishing variety of engines and they pulled the fastest and most powerful trains of the time. This remarkable series chronicles the amazing variety, speed and power of the passenger express steam locomotives of Great Britain. Their story is told with archival footage and with recent film of their increasingly popular special excursions. Viewers will experience the wonderful history of Great Britain's four major railways both before and after they were nationalized into British Railways in 1948.