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21 locomotives tackling the line's
infamous gradients in the best of winter
weather.
INTRODUCTION
The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is long-established as one of Britain’s finest heritage railways, having remained intact following closure in 1962, and developing into perhaps the most complete and atmospheric branch line in the country. Winter is arguably the best time to experience its unique charms, and this film showcases a wide variety of resident and visiting locomotives at work on the line’s challenging gradients, from Dawn‘til Dusk, between December and April. The material was shot over an 8-year period, and is previously unreleased. On-screen captions provide details of locomotives and dates; there is no commentary, enabling the engines to do their own talking.
CHAPTERS & FEATURED
LOCOMOTIVES
Dawn Departures Ivatt 41241 and Midland 4F 43924 work the first trains of the day.
Snow For
Christmas Onboard and lineside view of visiting mainline
Black 5 45305 as we travel down to Keighley and then climb back
into the snowline, with a 6 coach load.
February
Galas Footage from 6 winter steam galas, including
resident and visiting loco’s, express, shuttle and freight
workings. Includes footage of 41241, 4953 Pitchford Hall, 957,
80002, 70013 Oliver Cromwell, 1704, Black 5s 44767, 44871, 47279,
90733, 49395, 58926, 62005, 1744, 85, and 41312.
Mid-Day
Sunshine WD 8F 90733 climbing the branch, Standard 4 75078
at Mytholmes, and on-board footage of visiting loco 30777 Sir
Lamiel from Damems to Mytholmes Tunnel.
Signs of
Spring An in-depth look at 34092 City of Wells following
major overhaul, including extensive lineside and on-board footage
as winter ends and spring arrives.
Afternoon
Shadows 43924 and 90733 working up the valley in the last
of the day’s sun.
Dusk
Descends 41312 silhouetted at Oakworth, 70013 working from
Haworth loop in snow, and atmospheric scenes around Oakworth in the
twilight, and on-board 43924.
The Last
Train A superb journey behind 45305 as it works the final
train of the day from Keighley to Oxenhope, with the dancing flames
of its firebox reflected in the smoke.
Back On
Shed The last work of the day as 45305 is prepared in
Haworth Yard.