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The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill

The Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill

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).

Release DateDecember 21, 1980
StatusReleased
Original TitleThe Great Railway Cavalcade: Rocket 150 at Rainhill
Runtime1h 0min
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LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
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Production CompaniesBBC