A Review Of 2000 On The E.L.R.
Steam Events 2000 - This tape features all the steam locomotives that have run on E.L.R. metals in 2000, and details the developments on the locomotives under construction on various sites. The main events featured are as follows:
* Blue Peter Days (2 & 3 January)
* January Enthusiasts Event
* March Enthusiasts Event
* Rebuilding ‘Tangmere’; ‘Leander’; ‘Duke of Gloucester’
* Hogwarts Express & Nunney Castle on Main line
* October Enthusiasts Event
Footage includes 45156 & 45157, SVR Standard Tank 80098, 75014, ‘Blue Peter’ ‘Taw Valley’, 45156 (on the main line).
Diesel Events 2000 - The event of the year in the diesel enthusiast’s calendar was without doubt the E.L.R. Mega Mix event held in July 2000. All the locomotives (and coaching stock), which ran in this event, are featured on this video. This event was followed by the Mini Mix weekend diesel event in September that featured all the resident diesels, and a welcome Freightliner visitor. Testing of the Heywood link with a visit by seven diesels in one go is captured on this tape.
General Developments 2000 - 2000 was a year of major engineering progress on the E.L.R. towards the opening of the Heywood Link. Our cameras captured the installation of major track works at Bury South. The improvements to the Bury South Signal Box and signalling system progressed slowly. The Line Crew, Coaching stock developments, and the appearance of several items of rolling stock are all covered in this 3 Hour video review.
Approximate Running Time - 180 Minutes