The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill

1980

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Overview

Brian Redhead reports from the 'Rocket 150' event held at Rainhill, Lancashire to mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first inter-city railway and the Stephensons' legendary Rocket locomotive. On display are 'celebrity' engines from across the country, including the 'Green Arrow', the 'Flying Scotsman' and the record-breaking Mallard-class train that bore its designer's name, 'Sir Nigel Gresley', as well as the king of the modern electric railway, the Advanced Passenger Train (APT).

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

BBC

Spoken Languages

English

Quick Facts

Release Date	December 21, 1980
Status	Released
Language	EN
Website	Visit Site

Cast

Brian Redhead

Self - Narrator

David Jenkinson

Self - Narrator

Key Crew

Martin L. Bell

Director

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