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Miniature Line Memories

Another excellent DVD from Nick Dodson’s Railfilms. Miniature Line Memories features the best of the late and irreplaceable Robin Butterell’s archive to create a journey examining the origins of British miniature railways, introducing many of the famous locomotives that have marked key developments in the story. Robin authored many books on miniature railways, and it’s no exaggeration to say that he knew more about miniature lines than anyone else.

Unique footage
Including much rare footage from numerous lines, including: 1927, Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, 1937, Kerrs Miniature Railway (now shut), 1937, Great Yarmouth (now shut), 1929 & 1953, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, 1935, Captain Holder’s Keeping Railway (now shut), 1949, Llandudno (now shut), 1951, Bridlington (now shut), 1948 & 1958, Fairbourne Railway, 1966, Belle Vue, (now shut), 1949, Rhyl Miniature Railway, 1940s, Greywood Central Railway (now shut), 1965, Shillingstone (now shut), 1969, Hilton Valley Railway (now shut), 1965, Brockenhurst (now shut), 1970s, Stapleford Railway, Some of these have remained open, thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers, but others will never be filmed again.

Running Time: 50+ minutes
Format: PAL 16:9