Going Places

“It would be difficult to find a more lovely train journey”, declares Swansea’s Librarian, the film-maker and narrator. Prepare to be beguiled, station by station.

Stopping for a glass of Champagne at Symonds Yat was probably against driver regulations but this is a special occasion: the last train to steam along the Wye Valley line.

A journey across the well-known Scottish railway bridge, filmed from the engine front.

An attempt to capture the variety of life in Northumberland, and in particular something of the county's heart-warming atmosphere.

A driver's view of the Furness Railway through Furness Abbey Tunnel and Station.

Journey from the Centre of St Erth to St Ives

Conwy's bridge, castle and station glide past, as if in a dream, in this beautiful phantom train ride film (no ghosts but apparently no train either) from 1898.

Journey on the Great Scenic Railway from Truro to Falmouth

A journey from Bynea to Knucklas, the sights to be seen including a sheep on the line, two viaducts (Cynghordy and Knucklas) and the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

The engines, staff, stations and passengers on this narrow gauge line opened in 1903, reduced to freight only in 1931, closed entirely in 1956 and reopened by volunteers in 1963.

A train journey beginning at Ely with scenic views of the Cathedral City and passing through many of the smaller stations in rural East Anglia before arriving in Wymondham.

Dusty the dog enjoys scenic views of the Essex countryside from the carriage of a passenger train, journeying with amateur filmmaker Chib Thorp.

The engine ‘Dolgoch’ bumps and bounces its coaches – and two teapots - along the line from Tywyn Wharf Station to Abergynolwyn, before its closure in 1950.

On the Essex line from Wivenhoe to Brightingsea, Guard Proctor checks for tickets as passengers share the wonderful view of yacht racing on the River Colne from their carriage.

Mum, Dad, Toddler, and Nanny travel by train to holiday at the north Norfolk seaside in this 1934 home movie.

Sail (regatta, and Irish trawler hauling in whiting), rail (children and piglets at Amlwch Station) and slate (last slate train at Port Dinorwic).

Not for the faint-hearted: a high-speed version of the descent of the Great Orme, Llandudno, on the only cable-hauled, public road tramway in Britain.

Amateur filmmaker Chib Thorp captures scenic views of the Norfolk countryside as his train zips along on the Norwich to Sheringham rail route.

“Dear Old Wales” awaits the holiday-makers boarding a train at Paddington Station, offering all that London lacks: “smooth sands, sparkling seas, sunshine and good clean air”.

The Dart Valley Railway operates a quaint steam service on the Primrose Line

Snowy Journey from Washford to Williton on the West Somerset Railway

The 1638 Devon Belle steams through Staverton Bridge Station

Brunel’s Railway Line takes a battering

Be transported back in time through Brontë country, looking out from the footplate as passengers hang their heads out of the windows with the steam blowing through their hair.

Swarms of train enthusiasts steal the show as we steam round Northern Ireland.

Take a stroll through a forgotten Belfast on your way to catch the steam train to Dublin. Experience the city centre before it is reshaped by violence and regeneration.

There's plenty of steam action in this amazing quadruple bill featuring Kent's farewell to steam, a railway with combustion issues and rides on the late lamented Hayling Billy

Relive your memories of the Shane’s Castle railway. Inspired by the Blitz and built in the family castle ruins, Lord O’Neill’s private passion becomes a tourist attraction.

A train spotter takes us on a thrilling high speed ride on the Tyne Valley Line.

“I wouldn’t travel by bus. I’d go to bed instead I think!” Local News TV speak to Mrs Smith and Mrs Stebbens, passengers who find the Norwich to Sheringham train service essential.

There's no smoke or steam on Brighton's Victorian electric beach railway - one of the world's oldest - though you might need to watch out for the occasional nudist

West Country Pacific 'Bodmin' is the star of this short film made at Hampshire's Watercress Line in 1980

West Country Pacific 'Bodmin' hauls a summer service from Ropley to Alton much to the delight of visitors to the heritage railway

A railway double-bill is presented here as we visit a locomotive's previous stomping ground before dropping in on its new home - the famous Bluebell Railway

Memories of smoke and steam fill this superb film about the Somerset & Dorset during its final years of operation - and watch out for some guest stars

The last remaining O2, number 24 'Calbourne', delights holiday makers at Haven Street Station - headquarters of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Delayed trains, crowded carriages, and standing room only: Blitz spirit makes a parent's nightmare commute a walk in the park

A thinly disguised visit to the Stainmore Line, taking in the impressive tubular viaducts of Belah and Deepdale

Heavy clouds as the last passenger train makes its way to Blaenau Ffestiniog, with double headed panniers make light work of a heavy train

Leaving the station becomes a right royal affair when the King and Queen travel by train

Paddington to Birmingham in five and a half minutes! A sped up journey filmed from the front of the train.

Journey along the once delightful rural line between Petersfield and Midhurst in this nostalgic film from the mid-fifties

A fun-filled day trip on the "historic little Welsh railway" of Talyllyn

All aboard for a coastal trip - by glorious rail - from Dorset to all points west.

If you suffer from altitude sickness look away now - if not, take the scenic route over the Arlberg Pass in Austria

A 'phantom ride' along a fondly remembered Devon railway, crossing the distinctive Taw Bridge into Barnstaple on the way to Ilfracombe

Moving record of relatives waving a fond farewell to departing loved ones during WWI.

A wonderful short film, produced by British Transport Films, about travelling around Britain by bicycle - with the help of the odd train.

The last train to Wadebridge before the station closes to passenger trains

It's full steam ahead for the Swindon-bound City of Truro, seen through the lens of 'Cam' Camwell.

Accompany John, a retired train driver turned model railway enthusiast, on one of his most memorable runs.

Pint-sized propulsion on a miniature steam railway delights the young and old

A triple treat for rail fans is featured here with signalbox action, a seaside cliff-railway and an eerie walk along the ghost of a line - plus a bonus for aviation enthusiasts

An impression of life in the industrial valleys of south Wales, from daybreak to midnight, and of the growing part played in that life by buses and railways.

Tranquil scenes of rural Edwardian Ireland, on a rail journey with views of Blarney Castle.