Farewell to the Pines
FAREWELL TO THE PINES is a tribute o the spectacular Somerset & Dorset themed Autumn Steam Gala that was held on the West Somerset over 4th - 7th October 2012. Remembering the 50th anniversary of the diversion of the iconic 'Pines Express' away from the Somerset & Dorset on 8th September 1962, this DVD evokes the glory days of this legendary route that operated between Bath Green Park and Bournemouth West. This DVD examines former Somerset & Dorset motive power at the gala, including LMS Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 'Flying Pig' 43106 (visiting from the Severn Valley Railway), LMS Black Five 4-6-0 45379 (visiting from the Mid Hants), BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 92203 Black Prince and SDJR 7F 2-8-0 No. 88. The 'Pines' was diverted away from the S & D and on to Western Region metals in 1962, being routed via Oxford, Reading, Basingstoke and Southampton, and the gala paid tribute to this with a host of former WR & GWR locomotives including GWR 49xx 'Hall' 4-6-0 4936 Kinlet Hall, GWR 69xx 'Modified Hall' 6960 Raveningham Hall, BR (WR) 78xx 'Manor' 4-6-0 7828 Norton Manor - 40 Commando and BR (WR) 41xx 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2T 4160. Together with a selection of rare archive photographic material of the Somerset & Dorset during 1965 & 1966, this DVD promises to be a valuable addition to any DVD collection!
RUNNING TIME: 30 mins approx. PRICE: £12.95 + £3 P&P.
RUNNING TIME: 30 mins approx. PRICE: £12.95 + £3 P&P.