Engines in steam

From the collection of

Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton
Screen Archive South East at the University of Brighton collects, preserves, catalogues and provides public access to its collection of films and magic lantern slides. The collection charts the rise of screen culture in the region and the nation and captures many aspects of life, work and creativity in the South East from the late 19th century to the present day. It is available for research, screenings, creative re-use and commercial access.

Engines in steam


Steam trains both small and large convey their happy passengers along the Kent coast and the Sussex Downs in this charming film from the early 1960s

Two of the South East's major tourist attractions appear in this film from the early 1960s. Beginning at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, we see several one-third size engines being prepared for their day's work and travelling along the over 13 miles of narrow gauge track. Next we arrive at the Bluebell Railway, one of England's earliest heritage railways, where daytrippers enjoy rides behind locomotives like 'Bluebell', 'Birch Grove' and the Adams Radial Tank.

Two of the South East's major tourist attractions appear in this film from the early 1960s. Beginning at the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, we see several one-third size engines being prepared for their day's work and travelling along the over 13 miles of narrow gauge track. Next we arrive at the Bluebell Railway, one of England's earliest heritage railways, where daytrippers enjoy rides behind locomotives like 'Bluebell', 'Birch Grove' and the Adams Radial Tank.


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