The Classic Traction Cab Ride Series
Western Cab Ride
WESTERN CAB RIDE is the first volume in a new collection of steam, diesel and electric locomotive cab and footplate rides that are now available from Classic Traction. The Classic Traction Cab Ride Series enables the viewer to experience the thrill of a driver's eye view over some of the country's most historic railway lines. In this first volume, we travel to one of the country's premier preserved lines, as we head to the Severn Valley Railway in Worcestershire. Filmed during one of the railway's renowned and highly acclaimed Driver Experience Courses, we travel for 13 miles from Bewdley to Bridgnorth in one of the Western Region's iconic Class 52 'Western' diesel-hydraulic locomotives, D1013 Western Ranger. Hauling an eight coach load totalling 280 tons, her the magnificent sound of Western Ranger's twin 65 litre Maybach V12s, as she passes through the Severn Valley, culminating in the magnificent ascent of Eardington bank! To conclude, we return to Bewdley, and this time make the journey again, but this time with the aid of computer technology, we make the journey in 'London to Brighton' style, as we journey to Bridgnorth in just over 9 minutes, as we travel along the Severn Valley at a simulated speed of 200mph! This DVD is a perfect tribute to the wonderful Severn Valley Railway, in what many regard as the most iconic diesel classes of all time! RUNNING TIME: 54 mins. PRICE: £19.99 + £3 P&P.