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National Geographic video – The Great Indian Railways Part 1 of 5

A puffing steam train climbs into the Himalaya, a rolling rumble echoes over the holy waters of the Ganges, an astonishing five million commuters rush daily through the Bombay Victoria Terminus – join National Geographic as we journey on one of the world’s largest railways. Since 1853, Indian railway has been a unifying force. Not only did it physically link distant regions, it also connected the myriad of castes, languages, and religions that comprise India. It’s a rich history, riding the sumptuous Palace on Wheels through Rajasthan or the “toy train” to Darjiing, but sadly, the age of steam is dying. At the Black Beauty contest, the beloved steam engines are admired for the last time. From the driver in the steaming locomotive to the station master in the sleepy village, from the family traveling to a wedding to the commuters in the large cities, this great institution reflects the country itself. Many are the faces, and varied are the stories, on THE GREAT INDIAN RAILWAY. The British Empire’s legacy to India is the subcontinent’s railway system. Indian Railways is the state-owned railway company of India. Indian Railways owns and operates most of the country’s rail transport. It is overseen by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India. Indian Railways has one of the largest and busiest rail networks in the world, transporting over 18 million passengers and more than 2 million tonnes of freight daily. Indian Railways is one of the world’s largest commercial …

3801 and 3830 in The Great Train Race 2007

3801 and 3830 lead their respective steam trains through East Maitland as they take part in the ‘Great Train Race’, a regular feature of the annual Maitland Steamfest. 3801 is the loco nearest the camera.

The Great Western Midlander.MTS

Castle class 4-6-0 no 5043 ‘Earl of Mount Edgcumbe’ powers thro’ Stechford. NB: i seem to have strayed a little past the yellow line-i do apologise.

Great Smoky Mountains Railway

Steam Engine 1702 pulling out from Bryson City, NC. on the Nantahala Gorge Trip.

Trains and Rails – Steam Trains of Great Britain

Enjoy this beautifully presented whistle-stop tour around Britain to see some of the most remarkably preserved steam railways and engines. Filmed at various locations over the past decade, this DVD is an absolute must for the steam train enthusiast both old and new as we visit galas, festivals and special days at some of Britain’s best known railways and get up close and personal with some titans of steam. The Santa Special on the West Somerset Railway, the Bluebell Railway Branch Line Gala, a glimpse of the famous Hogwarts Express and an open day at the Crewe Works are just a few of the stops we make along the way. Other highlights include visits to the Welsh Highland Railway, the Midsomer Norton Station project, East Lancashire Railway, Llangollen Railway and a very special day at the Ffestiniog Railway.

Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala 2010 part 1

Great Central Railway Winter Steam Gala 2010

Live Steam Railroad, Riverside & Great Northern Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin -1

Riverside & Great Northern Railway located in Wisconsin Dells, Wi. Small Scale Live Steam Rail Road. 100% Volunteer Run!